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$135 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$135
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (395 reviews)
Did not have breakfast, but everything else staying at this property was very good. Would recommend to other travellers.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Pedlars Motel
Guest house in Karangahake

Guest house in Karangahake

PAeroa paeroa
The price is AU$208 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$208
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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$125 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$125
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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! (410 reviews)
There is no breakfast but lovely cafes close by. We loved our room which was very peacefully with beautiful veiws.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
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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.
Guest house in Karangahake

Guest house in Karangahake

PAeroa 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 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! (410 reviews)
There is no breakfast but lovely cafes close by. We loved our room which was very peacefully with beautiful veiws.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (144 reviews)
Older but clean and repainted. Very helpful manager.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 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

Activities

Bullswool Heritage Farm General Entry Ticket

Bullswool Heritage Farm General Entry Ticket

AU$16
per adult
Bullswool Heritage Farm General Entry Ticket
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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
3
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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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