Thames
Thames is an old gold mining town on the west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand. Thames has a rich history and is the great place to start any visit to the Coromandel Pensinsula.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of 78 metres (256 feet)
- …is also known as “Thames Borough”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Thames railway station and Thames Aerodrome.
Thames railway station
Railway station
Photo: Ingolfson, Public domain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tararu and Kauaeranga.
Tararu
Hamlet
Tararu is a former gold-mining village on the west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand. Tararu is situated 4 km northwest of Thames.
Kauaeranga
Hamlet
Kauaeranga Valley is a valley created by the… Kauaeranga is situated 4½ km east of Thames.
Thames
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Latitude
-37.1333° or 37° 8′ south
Longitude
175.55° or 175° 33′ east
Open location code
4VJQVH82+M2
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Karaka and Duffers Peak.
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