If you want to get out of the Hum Drum of life and get away from the big city for awhile and breath some fresh air, then you need to come to Thames; an old gold mine town - the gateway to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula
The Coromandel Peninsula is just around the corner from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua, with drive times varying from 1-2 Hours. Here in the Coromandel we have white sandy surf beaches, including the famous hot water beach where you can lye in the thermal sands and enjoy the warmth around you.