102 Redwood Lane
Thames 3500
New Zealand
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There are some excellent walks further up the creek from the motel, and there is a nature trail at the end of Karaka Road. Just turn left as you come out of Redwood Lane, and after about 500m or so you come to a bridge over the creek. Near there is a sign pointing to the trail and continues on by the side of the creek, but take care - it is fairly steep and rocky.
Guests enjoy their stay here listening to the sounds of the babbling brook along with the various bird calls such as the Tui, Bellbird, Silver Eye, Morepork (owl), and Fantail along the Karaka creek valley.
Bird watchers will enjoy diverse habitats and there is a ‘hide’ at the small gauge ride-on railway near the water’s edge (Firth of Thames). No, the little trains don’t seem to bother the birds – they seem to be used to them!
The Coromandel Peninsula is full of walks and trails, and the visitor is often rewarded with spectacular views. But these are more suited for fitter visitors due to rugged terrain. Cycling is more preferable in most cases, as many do, because distances may be too long for walking and finding a place to park a car is limited. Older visitors are content with walks around Thames which is flat in the main town and more hilly in the residential areas.
The great thing about a holiday in this region is that you can enjoy yourself 12 months of the year, and summertime usually sees temperatures of between 24 to 28 degrees C. While it is cooler in winter (usually between 12 to 16 degrees C) it rarely gets freezing at night. Winter is an ideal time for energetic walks or cycle trips, and there is less traffic on the roads at this time.
Plan your visit between April and September and you’ll be well rewarded. It never snows in Thames!
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