Thames
Sitting at the foot of the Coromandel ranges on the Firth of Thames, this tiny New Zealand town offers mountain terrain, waterfront access, and a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size. The largest town on the Coromandel Peninsula, Thames serves as the gateway to the wider region and seat of the Thames-Coromandel District Council, with a number of historic churches adding to its streetscape.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population7,136
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.4 km0.9 mi
Thames: quick answers
Where is Thames?
Thames is in New Zealand, about 76 km47 miles in a straight line from Auckland.
How do you get to Thames?
The nearest airport is Thames Aerodrome (TMZ), about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Thames?
The warmest month is February, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 10°C49°F. The wettest month is July, with about 130 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Thames?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 4 restaurants, 16 cafés and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Thames?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Waihi, Tuakau and Whangamata.