Thames Holiday Parks/Camping Grounds

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Holiday parks in Thames are great places for family holidays that won’t break the bank. Holiday parks are found in picturesque spots, particularly near popular attractions. It’s not all about just pitching a tent anymore; most holiday parks have a whole range of accommodation options if camping isn’t your style. Holiday parks are also social spots, with communal facilities meaning there are plenty of opportunities to mix with other holidaymakers. Accommodation usually ranges from tent sites and on-site caravans to park motels and self-contained cabins, which are basically the same as a motel unit. Holiday parks usually have shared facilities for showers, toilets, cooking and laundry, and many have recreational facilities such as playgrounds, TV and games rooms and a swimming or spa pool. For campervans and mobile homes, these parks offer security and protection for overnight stays.

Thames: Only 1.5hours from Auckland International Airport, Thames could be a stop over on the first or last day of your holiday in New Zealand. Built on the pioneering industries of gold mining and kauri logging, the town of Thames has an appealing, historic main street. In the late 19th century, it was one of New Zealand’s largest population centres, and was even considered as a site for the capital. History is still alive in the hotels, buildings and museums of the area. Thames has two museums – the Thames Historical Museum and the School of Mines. The Thames market is held every Saturday morning; shop for arts, crafts and fresh produce. There are many wonderful walks and hiking tracks in the Kauaeranga Valley and the Karangahake Gorge has several walking tracks that are easy and flat. Accommodation is plentiful in Thames and its surrounding area, and covers a variety of options including a historic hotel with on-site dining and casino. Self-catering motels and lodges, luxury bed & breakfast, holiday parks and motor camps with campsites, and some with budget backpacker accommodation. Pet friendly accommodation is available in Thames by arrangement. Some establishments offer seasonal discount.