Paeroa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Paeroa showing a waterfall
Paeroa showing a waterfall
Owharoa Falls which includes a river or creek and a cascade
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes a river or creek
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes wildflowers

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$134 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$134
30 Jan - 31 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$160 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$160
11 Feb - 12 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! (183 reviews)
Our room was pleasant, clean + tidy and had all amenities required. Room was seaview. Ours kids loved the pool and kids area's. Would recommend.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach
Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road Thames
The price is AU$143 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$143
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (421 reviews)
Stunning views! Lovely apartment, nice kitchen area, very comfy bed. NO wardrobe or drawers. Just a slightly bent kitchen-style towel hanger with 3 hangers.What a shame. Also guests need to be fit and healthy. Loads of awkward woden steps. Don't recall being warned about this. We managed, just!

Reviewed on 20 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! (421 reviews)
Stunning views! Lovely apartment, nice kitchen area, very comfy bed. NO wardrobe or drawers. Just a slightly bent kitchen-style towel hanger with 3 hangers.What a shame. Also guests need to be fit and healthy. Loads of awkward woden steps. Don't recall being warned about this. We managed, just!

Reviewed on 20 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! (167 reviews)
A good medium-sized motel with good service and spacious rooms. Despite being close to the street, the room was quiet and well equipped. The air conditioning is particularly pleasant in summer. So recommended it hits best.

Reviewed on 17 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! (150 reviews)
Awesome spot

Reviewed on 18 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

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$254
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
3
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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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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