Paeroa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Paeroa showing a waterfall
Paeroa which includes a cascade and a river or creek
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes a river or creek
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes wild flowers
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides featuring heritage elements
As the locals joke: “Lemon & Paeroa is world famous in New Zealand”, but they’ve got more to brag about than inventing this soft drink.

Everyone who rocks up in Paeroa is greeted by a 7m-high bottle of L&P, a fizzy drink made from the local spring water. Paeroa is also the “Antiques Capital of New Zealand” and is famous for being the gateway to the Hauraki Rail Trail and the Karangahake Gorge Walkway. Plus, it’s the jumping-off point for the Coromandel Peninsula. Insider’s tip: This usually quiet town roars to life during the annual Battle of the Streets and the Highland Games.

Pedlars Motel
Pedlars Motel
3.5 out of 5
2a Arney St, Paeroa
The price is AU$143 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Paeroa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (368 reviews)
"Couldn't have asked or organised a better place to stay! Easy to book, clean and modern room, wonderful staff, close vicinity to a wedding venue we were attending, plenty of parking (if not outside your room in another car park behind), also close to local main road (but far enough away no noise ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Pedlars Motel
Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven
Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven
3.5 out of 5
21 Leo Street, Waihi Beach
The price is AU$96 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$96
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified holiday park in Waihi Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (174 reviews)
"Good location. Close to the beach to enjoy the beach activities. The room is clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven
Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Grafton Cottage & Chalets
4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road, Thames
The price is AU$154 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (383 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Thank you."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
"The Smithy" light, sunny and spacious studio space with a private courtyard.
"The Smithy" light, sunny and spacious studio space with a private courtyard.
Paeroa
Stay at this apartment in Paeroa. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides and Karangahake Gorge are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Quiet and very safe location. Excellent communication. I enjoyed my stay at The Smithy, a homely and very relaxing place to stay. The location is just a short walk to the village where there are some good options for breakfasts. I was given a bag of feijoas on leaving, a real treat, thanks to Alison. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

"The Smithy" light, sunny and spacious studio space with a private courtyard.
Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Grafton Cottage & Chalets
4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road, Thames
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (383 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Thank you."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Sunset Motel
Sunset Motel
3 out of 5
1017 Tararu Rd, Thames, Waikato
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Burke Street Wharf and Goldmine Experience ...
9/10 Wonderful! (127 reviews)
"This little gem gives you a great view of the ocean. The accomodations are super clean, roomy with a cute little kitchenette! The beds are super comfy! Air conditioning after. Hot day of hiking was so appreciated! The owners were delightful and ready to fix any issues that Came up! Loved this little ..."

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Sunset Motel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes forests

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides

5/5(6 reviews)

Named one of New Zealand’s most scenic bike trails, this is a fun and energetic way to explore the Paeroa area and its mining history.

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides

Reviews of Paeroa

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a lovely and peaceful area

5/5 - Excellent

Dell

Played sports at the Domain for PA Wars!! Excellent whanau gathering. Hopefully, not the last. Great venue easy walking to shops for lunch. Friendly people. Thank you Paeroa

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Unique

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very friendly people

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It's not a resort town. Once you realise it's the sort of place that's gets serious about 'Duck Season' and has a lot of 'hot utes', you can relax and enjoy being with the 'locals'. Eat at the RSA and explore the surrounding Coromandel region.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Karangahake Gorge is a treasure that we enjoyed getting to know better

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Waihi featuring tranquil scenes, a small town or village and landscape views

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