Top Things to do in Thames
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7 Things to do Good for Kids in Thames That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Thames, New Zealand including RAPAURA Watergardens, Burke Street Wharf, Goldmine Experience, Kauaeranga Visitor Centre, Thames School of Mines and Mineralogical Museum, Miranda Hot Springs, Thames Coastal Walkway.
Restaurants in Thames
1. RAPAURA Watergardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
A mature property, which has evolved over more than 45 years, Rapaura Watergardens offers something for everyone; native trees, ferns, seasonal flora, lily ponds, meandering walks over lush green lawns, bridges and streams, garden sculptures by an award winning artist and a relaxing bush walk to a cascading waterfall, ‘The Seven Stairs to Heaven’.
Reviewed By FayeF217 - Auckland, New Zealand
An exceptionally beautiful walk in bush like surroundings. The huge Lilly ponds and the waterfalls on one track were very easy to stroll along as was the second section winding around water features, sculptures and amusing sayings on signposts. The Cafe is lovely with good food. Excellent service from Sasha - thank you,so efficient and Sally was a gracious hostess, thank you both. A stand out day out with the Garden Club.
2. Burke Street Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 491wendym
We went to this historic site to take some photographs and we were not disappointed. The tide ws was high and the sunset was stunning, when you look at this site alot of history and the days that were come to mind
3. Goldmine Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
NOTICE: STEAM DAYS COMING UP QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND, JUNE 2021. We fire up our steam engine only a few times a year. For a unique experience witness a C19th gold-mining plant being run by a steam engine. NO EXTRA CHARGE ON ENTRY FEES - STEAM DAYS, 5, 6, 7 JUNE. For the past 60 years, we have developed our site into the main tourist attraction in Thames, almost entirely with voluntary labour. We take guided tours through C.19th century tunnels, demonstrate ancient gold processing machinery including a big stamper battery (rarely seen today) and visitors can pan for gold and keep any specks they find. Open school holidays in winter 10am-1pm every day and otherwise in winter 10-1 at weekends and public holidays. Spring and Summer open every day 10-4 except Christmas Day, Easter Friday and Anzac Day morning.
Reviewed By kimsK4322IS - Tauranga, New Zealand
This experience is run by fantastic volunteers who are knowledgable about the mining process. They explain how the gold was mined and you get a chance to walk thru two levels of mine shafts. Completely recommend and fine for small children. People taller than 5 6 will spend their time in the shaft bent but it's not too long. Opportunity to learn gold panning as well for the kids
4. Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By forrpomm - Simpsonville, United States
This suprised me. I wasn't expecting much, but it really is a superb learning center. There's a very short hike to see some mining dam remants that is well worth the short walk from the visitors center. From there you can take off to the Pinnacles or take your choice of several other tramps in the immedicate area.
5. Thames School of Mines and Mineralogical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By flatworm
Absolutely excellent place Thames was the Camborne of New Zealand The School of Mines is as it was vacated - a time capsule and a memorial to the miners of Thames Really excellent mineral collection If you like industrial history a visit is a must , I loved the place and hope to return
6. Miranda Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By 759elib - Sydney, Australia
What a gem to relax and unwind in. The pool complex offers two thermal pools- va large one for the whole family (36-38 degrees) and a smaller, hotter adult pool that’s around 41 degrees.
