Top Things to do in Thames
Top 9 Sights & Landmarks in Thames, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Thames, New Zealand including Burke Street Wharf, Goldmine Experience, Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk, Thames Coastal Walkway, Thames First World War Memorial, Goldmine Experience, Thames Baptist Church, St Francis Church, St. George's Anglican Church.
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1. Burke Street Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 491wendym
We went to this historic site to take some photographs and we were not disappointed. The tide ws was high and the sunset was stunning, when you look at this site alot of history and the days that were come to mind
2. Goldmine Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
NOTICE: STEAM DAYS COMING UP QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND, JUNE 2021. We fire up our steam engine only a few times a year. For a unique experience witness a C19th gold-mining plant being run by a steam engine. NO EXTRA CHARGE ON ENTRY FEES - STEAM DAYS, 5, 6, 7 JUNE. For the past 60 years, we have developed our site into the main tourist attraction in Thames, almost entirely with voluntary labour. We take guided tours through C.19th century tunnels, demonstrate ancient gold processing machinery including a big stamper battery (rarely seen today) and visitors can pan for gold and keep any specks they find. Open school holidays in winter 10am-1pm every day and otherwise in winter 10-1 at weekends and public holidays. Spring and Summer open every day 10-4 except Christmas Day, Easter Friday and Anzac Day morning.
Reviewed By kimsK4322IS - Tauranga, New Zealand
This experience is run by fantastic volunteers who are knowledgable about the mining process. They explain how the gold was mined and you get a chance to walk thru two levels of mine shafts. Completely recommend and fine for small children. People taller than 5 6 will spend their time in the shaft bent but it's not too long. Opportunity to learn gold panning as well for the kids
3. Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By DiannaC308 - Melbourne, Australia
This is a stunning walk and worth seeing the small Grove of Waiomu Kauri trees. It follows a creek along an old pack saddle route used by miners. NOTE. 1) the initial causeway crossing is likely to have water on it. We waded through as water was only 5cm deep. There are some unstable stepping stones . 2) parking is possible closer to the track start. Drive a further 500m past the sign. Pull off on the left.
4. Thames Coastal Walkway
5. Thames First World War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By A_Evan_D - Blountville, United States
This large monument has recently been restored for the 100th anniversary of WW1. It narrowly escaped being damaged by a bush fire after the restoration. It gives the names of the local people who gave their lives. Many had been born in Britain, but others were real New Zealanders, the Maoris who supported their country with pride and honour. And of course the view of Thames is great. Obituaries of the people on the memorial have been compiled recently. Unfortunately this research showed that some names had been left off the memorials.
6. Goldmine Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
