Title: Visit Thames-Coromandel District: 2026 Travel Guide for Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato | Expedia.com

[Thames-Coromandel District Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Thames-Coromandel-District.d553248635975749031.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Thames-Coromandel District](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Thames-Coromandel-District.d553248635975749031.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Thames-Coromandel District Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Thames-Coromandel-District.d553248635975749031.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Thames-Coromandel District](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Thames-Coromandel-District.d553248635975749031.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Thames-Coromandel District](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Thames-Coromandel-District.d553248635975749031.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Thames-Coromandel District Vacations](https://expedia.com/Thames-Coromandel-District.d553248635975749031.Destination-Travel-Guides)

# Thames-Coromandel District

## Waikato

![Cathedral cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975749031/bd4e1bf9-f37a-4ccc-abf9-8c06040bd0d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Thames-Coromandel District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343709/e5f09307-7fd7-470e-9c38-353e3e88ac9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Thames-Coromandel District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180400/0281495f-c4d6-4cb2-a5a4-911fd62feb30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Thames-Coromandel District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342533/dd17d3aa-5e13-4660-8fb9-9b4b12898493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Thames-Coromandel District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343709/246d3cd8-5fb0-4746-8b72-0d6ebbf86f6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Thames-Coromandel District

[Whangamata

Known for Spas, Relaxing and Gardens

](https://expedia.com/Whangamata.dx6141123)

Trip time! Discover the spas, gardens, and beaches in relaxing Whangamata. 

## Reasons to visit

- Whangamata Beach

[Explore City](https://expedia.com/Whangamata.dx6141123)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Whangamata-Hotels.d6141123.Travel-Guide-Hotels)

[Coromandel

Known for Friendly people, Ports and Relaxing

](https://expedia.com/Coromandel.dx180400)

This peninsular is known for its stunning beaches and coastline hikes, vineyards, gold mining history and New Zealand’s famous fresh green lipped mussels.

## Reasons to visit

- Driving Creek Railway

[Explore City](https://expedia.com/Coromandel.dx180400)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Coromandel-Hotels.d180400.Travel-Guide-Hotels)

[Hahei

Known for Beaches, Friendly people and Cathedrals

](https://expedia.com/Hahei.dx6342533)

Known for its legendary Cathedral Cove, white-sand beaches and abundant marine wildlife, this charming spot fills with visitors every summer.

## Reasons to visit

- Cathedral Cove

[Explore City](https://expedia.com/Hahei.dx6342533)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Hahei-Hotels.d6342533.Travel-Guide-Hotels)

[Whitianga

Known for Beaches, Sea and Walking

](https://expedia.com/Whitianga.dx10451)

Relaxing Whitianga is calling! Discover its beaches, oceanfront, golf, and more. 

[Explore City](https://expedia.com/Whitianga.dx10451)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Whitianga-Hotels.d10451.Travel-Guide-Hotels)

[Pauanui

Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Diving

](https://expedia.com/Pauanui.dx6047962)

Experience secluded Pauanui: its beaches, diving, and more! 

[Explore City](https://expedia.com/Pauanui.dx6047962)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Pauanui-Hotels.d6047962.Travel-Guide-Hotels)

[Thames

Known for Tours, Rivers and Historical

](https://expedia.com/Thames.dx10075)

Marvel at the beauty of this town’s setting in the Coromandel Peninsula, get your heart pumping on a canyoning trip, step back into gold mining history or buy some local artwork.

[Explore City](https://expedia.com/Thames.dx10075)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Thames-Hotels.d10075.Travel-Guide-Hotels)