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a few of the activities available around Thames. (as time allows we'll
bring you a more comprehensive listing)
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NOTE:
If your business is not here, or your business doesn't want to be here(?)
or it's just not right, then phone/fax:
(07) 865 8832 or E-mail us.
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Tramping & Walks.
 ROCKY'S GOLDMINE TRAIL
Bush walk (2 1/2 to 3 hours) Take Victoria Street to Dickson Holiday Park where walk
starts. See excellent views of the Firth of Thames, regenerating native forest and
swimming holes.
KARAKA BIRD HIDE
By the Goldfields Shopping Mall, Brown Street. Take the board walk through the mangroves
to the Hide, where you can sit and watch birds in the Thames Firth.
WAR MEMORIAL MONUMENT
Overlooking Thames township, a great view. Take Waiotahi Creek Road to the top, at the
north of the town.
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Mountain Biking.
 KAUAERANGA VALLEY
There's no better way to see the Kauaeranga Valley than to go by mountain bike. The road
follows the Kauaeranga River passing a couple of swimming spots on the way.
SQUARE KAURI TREE
You can cycle up the coast road to the Square Kauri Tree, one of the largest and oldest on
the Coromandel Peninsula. This tree is located on the road between Tapu and Coroglen,
about two hours ride from Thames.
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Camping.
 PINNACLES HUT
The Pinnacles Hut in the upper Kauaeranga Valley is a three hour walk from the roadend. It
has 80 bunks, matresses, toilets, a cold shower, solar lighting, gas cookers and a solid
fuel burner. Cooking utensils are not provided. A warden is present at all times. Hut
tickets must be pre-booked through the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre well before your trip.
REMOTE CAMPING
There are remote camping areas near the Pinnacles Hut, at Billygoat Clearing and at Moss
Creek.
All fees should be paid at the Kauaeranga Valley Visitor
Centre.
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Who
and where to go.
 Centennial Pool
Ecopeople and Thames Natural Soap Factory Tour
Edelsteen Crafts
Goldmine and Stamper Battery
Guides for Hire
Hauraki Aero Club
In Vogue Arts and CraftsLibby Boyd Pottery
Matatoki Farm Cheese Tours
Meonstoke Garden
Ngatea Watergardens
Piako Ostrich Farm Tours and retail shop
Rapuara Water Gardens
Tapu Valley Garden Animal Park
Thames Golf Club Inc.
Thames Historical Museum
Thames School of Mines Museum
Thames Small Gauge Railway
Thames Society of Arts
Totara Vineyards
Tropical Butterfly and Orchid Garden
Wilderness Gems - Ngatea
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