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$133 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$133
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Paeroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (406 reviews)
Very nice stay

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Pedlars Motel
Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach

4.5 out of 5
15 Beach Road Waihi Beach
The price is AU$128 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$128
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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! (182 reviews)
Very clean room! This is a perfect location for families. It is set up to entertain the kids. I enjoyed the stream running through the community , with the eels in it. Quick walk to the beach too!

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach
Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road Thames
The price is AU$189 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$189
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
Amazing hosts and location

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
Amazing hosts and location

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
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! (166 reviews)
Clean, nice pool, pet friendly

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (147 reviews)
Room was spotless, staff and amenities superb

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn Sunset
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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

Activities

Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge

Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)

AU$257
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)
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Reviews of Paeroa

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
15
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
12
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
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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