Welcome to Thames, gateway to the Coromandel

Cradled between the Firth of Thames and the Coromandel Ranges, Thames is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed retirement lifestyle with all the convenience of a great community and the services you would expect in a larger town or city.

90 minutes from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga, Thames offers a unique combination of Main St shopping, cafes, shopping mall, Hospital, Emergency Services, walking and cycling tracks, boating, fishing, a variety of community groups, arts, crafts, heritage, vintage, events and entertainment.