Paeroa Travel Guide

Explore Paeroa

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.

Karangahake Gorge

Explore this rainforest gorge which has tunnels hollowed out by gold miners a rushing river, and calm pools that provide an excellent spot for swimming in the summer.

Martha Mine

Learn about the evolution of gold and silver mining and go on a tour to get close to the huge open pit of this still active mine.

Waihi

Waihi and gold mining go way back and today the town and its mine are inseparable, both still going for gold.

Thames

From an old gold-mining town, Thames has turned into a quaint little oasis. All is not as mellow as it seems though…

Butterfly and Orchid Garden

In this private garden, see butterflies flutter around the owner’s tropical greenhouse and land on your outstretched arms.

Where to stay in Paeroa

Shortland Court Motel

208 Jellicoe CresState Highway 25, State Highway 25

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Thames, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thames War Memorial Civic Centre, Goldfields Shopping Centre, and Thames Historical Museum. The Treasury and Burke Street Wharf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Cotswold Cottage

46 Maramarahi RoadTotara, Totara

Rated 4.8 / 5 by Guests

Situated on a river, this luxury bed & breakfast is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Goldfields Shopping Centre and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from The Treasury. Ngatea Water Gardens and The Pinnacles are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Te Aroha Holiday Park and Hot Pools

217 Stanley Road

Rated 3.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in a provincial park, this family-friendly holiday park is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mokena Geyser and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. Wairere Falls and Founders Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Waihi Motel

35 Rosemont Road

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Waihi, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery. Gilmour Reserve and Martha Mine are also within 15 minutes.

Palm Motel Waihi

123 Parry Palm AvenueFormerly 2 Parry Palm Avenue, Formerly 2 Parry Palm Avenue

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Waihi, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery, Waihi Arts Centre & Museum, and Martha Mine. Gilmour Reserve is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Avalon Motel Thames

104 Jellicoe Crescent

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Thames, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thames War Memorial Civic Centre, Goldfields Shopping Centre, and Thames Historical Museum. The Treasury and Burke Street Wharf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Beachaven Top 10 Holiday Park

21 Leo Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Waihi Beach cabin is located by the ocean, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Orokawa Bay, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Anzac Bay and Gilmour Reserve. Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Coastal Motor Lodge

608 Tararu, South Highway 25

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated in the historical district, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Thames Historical Museum, Goldfields Shopping Centre, and Thames War Memorial Civic Centre. The Pinnacles is 14.3 mi (23 km) away.

Southpacific Motel and Conference Centre

Cnr Port Rd & Mayfair Ave

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Whangamata, this golf motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whangamata Beach, Williamson Park, and Whangamata Marina. Whenuakura Island is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Tuscany on Thames

Jellicoe Crescent (SH 25)

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Thames, this eco-friendly motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thames War Memorial Civic Centre, Goldfields Shopping Centre, and Thames Historical Museum. The Treasury and Burke Street Wharf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Rolleston Motel

105 Rolleston Street

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Thames, this motel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from The Pinnacles and 14 mi (22.6 km) from Ngatea Water Gardens.

Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort

15 Beach Road

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Offering direct access to the beach, this Waihi Beach motel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Orokawa Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of Anzac Bay and Athenree Hot Springs. Gilmour Reserve and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Paeroa

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.

Explore Paeroa

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides

Karangahake Gorge

Martha Mine

Waihi

Thames

Butterfly and Orchid Garden

Where to stay in Paeroa

Shortland Court Motel

Cotswold Cottage

Te Aroha Holiday Park and Hot Pools

Waihi Motel

Palm Motel Waihi

Avalon Motel Thames

Beachaven Top 10 Holiday Park

Coastal Motor Lodge

Southpacific Motel and Conference Centre

Tuscany on Thames

Rolleston Motel

Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort

Cities near Paeroa

Waihi

Thames

Tairua

Hamilton