Paeroa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Paeroa showing a waterfall
Paeroa showing a waterfall
Owharoa Falls which includes a river or creek and a cascade
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes a river or creek
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes wildflowers

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.

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Pedlars Motel

Pedlars Motel

3.5 out of 5
2a Arney St Paeroa
The price is AU$131 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$131
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Paeroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)
It was so close to everything the lady at the front desk was very nice

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Pedlars Motel
Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach

4.5 out of 5
15 Beach Road Waihi Beach
The price is AU$102 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$102
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Waihi Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Waihi Beach and Orokawa Bay are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
Great room and fantastic place to stay. I do wish they had a better fan for the room as it was very hot in the room with the sun setting directly in there even with the windows open.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach
Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road Thames
The price is AU$122 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$122
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (432 reviews)
Clean, private, staff very helpful

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
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Guest house in Karangahake

Guest house in Karangahake

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Stay at this cabin in Paeroa. Enjoy a garden, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Karangahake Gorge and Owharoa Falls are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
Restful, rustic and with many cute artistic touches. Loved the private outdoor bath. Close to the gorge with great swimming on a very hot summer weekend. Wonderful walking or cycling opportunities.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Guest house in Karangahake
Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road Thames
Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (432 reviews)
Clean, private, staff very helpful

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Central location, & cosy setup

Central location, & cosy setup

Whangamata Waikato
Stay at this golf apartment in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Owner was over and above all expectations. Perfect room and facilities. Liz is an amazing host and a lovely person. Everything was carefully thought out and beautiful. Id recommended anyone staying in Whangamata to book with Coastal Comforts, simply fabulous.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Central location, & cosy setup
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Popular places to visit

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides which includes forests

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides

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
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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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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