Paeroa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
A waterfall cascading over rocks into a clear pool surrounded by lush greenery.
A clear river with visible rocks and a grassy bank.
A rusty metal pipe surrounded by green vegetation and small orange flowers.
A series of rusted, arched structures in a grassy field with a forested hill in the background.

As the locals joke: “Lemon & Paeroa is world famous in New Zealand”, but they’ve got more to brag about than inventing this soft drink.

Everyone who rocks up in Paeroa is greeted by a 7m-high bottle of L&P, a fizzy drink made from the local spring water. Paeroa is also the “Antiques Capital of New Zealand” and is famous for being the gateway to the Hauraki Rail Trail and the Karangahake Gorge Walkway. Plus, it’s the jumping-off point for the Coromandel Peninsula. Insider’s tip: This usually quiet town roars to life during the annual Battle of the Streets and the Highland Games.

Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach

4.5 out of 5
15 Beach Road Waihi Beach
The price is AU$101 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$101
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Waihi Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Waihi Beach and Orokawa Bay are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (201 reviews)
"Reception was super helpful modifying our booking a week out, after I broke my leg and needed an accessible unit. Unit was clean, well set-up and comfortable."

Reviewed on 7 June 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach
Coastal Motor Lodge

Coastal Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
608 Tararu, South Highway 25 Thames
The price is AU$132 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$132
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Burke Street Wharf and Goldmine Experience are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (280 reviews)
"All was excellent; staff, parking, cleanliness & spacious rooms! Would recommend and definately stay again!"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Coastal Motor Lodge
Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

3 out of 5
105 Rolleston Street Thames
The price is AU$119 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$119
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Goldfields Shopping Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (265 reviews)
"The room is nice and comfort for a family of 4. Location is also good."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
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Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

3 out of 5
104 Jellicoe Crescent Thames
Stay at this aparthotel in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Goldfields Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
"Modern, clean comfortable and very quiet. Perfect to relax and get a bit of work done."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road Thames
Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (439 reviews)
"We decided to spend the first night of a Coromandel trip in Thames. Because we were only staying for one night, we looked for a room that wasn't too expensive, but still hoped to find something nice and self-contained, off the highway, ideally in a natural setting, with a bit of a view. Grafton Cottages ..."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Comfort Inn Sunset

Comfort Inn Sunset

3 out of 5
1017 Tararu Rd Thames Waikato
Stay at this apartment in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Burke Street Wharf and Goldmine Experience are located ...
Comfort Inn Sunset
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Paeroa attractions

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides

9.8/10 (16 reviews)
Named one of New Zealand’s most scenic bike trails, this is a fun and energetic way to explore the Paeroa area and its mining history.
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Cities near Paeroa

A town with buildings, a road, and green fields.

Waihi