Paeroa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Paeroa showing a waterfall
Paeroa which includes a cascade and a river or creek
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes a river or creek
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes wild flowers
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides featuring heritage elements

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.

Pedlars Motel

Pedlars Motel

3.5 out of 5
2a Arney St, Paeroa
The price is AU$137 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$137
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Paeroa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (388 reviews)
"I had the easiest late check-in ever ! Clean and modern rooms, higly recommended."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Pedlars Motel
Guest house in Karangahake

Guest house in Karangahake

PAeroa
The price is AU$224 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$224
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Paeroa. Enjoy a garden, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Karangahake Gorge and Owharoa Falls are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Rustic bush hideaway: Karangahake Gorge
"Exactly what it says in the listing. Not polished or flash but cosy and full of character in a lovely setting, close to walks in the gorge, op shops in Paeroa and the Te Aroha thermal pools. Felt very welcome and nothing like an outdoor bath under the stars!"

Reviewed on 19 June 2025

Guest house in Karangahake
Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road, Thames
The price is AU$143 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$143
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (402 reviews)
"Great friendly staff, awesome views over Thames township."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
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Guest house in Karangahake

Guest house in Karangahake

PAeroa
Stay at this cabin in Paeroa. Enjoy a garden, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Karangahake Gorge and Owharoa Falls are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Rustic bush hideaway: Karangahake Gorge
"Exactly what it says in the listing. Not polished or flash but cosy and full of character in a lovely setting, close to walks in the gorge, op shops in Paeroa and the Te Aroha thermal pools. Felt very welcome and nothing like an outdoor bath under the stars!"

Reviewed on 19 June 2025

Guest house in Karangahake
Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road, Thames
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (402 reviews)
"Great friendly staff, awesome views over Thames township."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Comfort Inn Sunset

Comfort Inn Sunset

3 out of 5
1017 Tararu Rd, Thames, Waikato
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Burke Street Wharf and Goldmine Experience ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
"Relax and enjoy the sunset"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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.

Popular places to visit

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes forests

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides

5/5(6 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.

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides

Reviews of Paeroa

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a lovely and peaceful area

5/5 - Excellent

Dell

Played sports at the Domain for PA Wars!! Excellent whanau gathering. Hopefully, not the last. Great venue easy walking to shops for lunch. Friendly people. Thank you Paeroa

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Unique

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very friendly people

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It's not a resort town. Once you realise it's the sort of place that's gets serious about 'Duck Season' and has a lot of 'hot utes', you can relax and enjoy being with the 'locals'. Eat at the RSA and explore the surrounding Coromandel region.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Karangahake Gorge is a treasure that we enjoyed getting to know better

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