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Overnight Parking Options

Thames

Danby Field - Queen Street, Thames  

Bike hire is available in Thames from Jolly Bikes and the Thames i-SITE Visitor Centre, both a short 5 min walk

Shortland Court Motel - 208 Jellicoe Cres, Thames. Available only for those staying a night. 

Bike hire is available in Thames from Jolly Bikes and the Thames i-SITE Visitor Centre, both a 10 min walk

Paeroa

Pedlars Motel - 2A Arney St, Paeroa. Available only for those staying a night. 

Public parking behind Pedlars Motel on Wharf Road.

Public parking behind Countdown on the Railway Reserve, Marshall Street. Up to two nights.

Bike hire available from Paeroa Info Hub on the main street, two minutes walk

Waikino

Waikino Railway Station - Main Road, Waikino 

Bike hire available from the Waikino Railway Station, with after-hours drop-off

Kaiaua

Kaiaua - East Coast Road, Kaiaua. In the Freedom Camping Reserve (adjacent to, but not associated with the Boating Club) One night only.

Same Day Parking Options

Thames

Danby Field - Queen Street, Thames

Bike hire is available in Thames from Jolly Bikes and the Thames i-SITE Visitor Centre, both a short 5 min walk

Paeroa

HDC Public Car Park - Princes Street, Paeroa 

Bike hire available from Paeroa Info Hub on the main street

Waikino

Waikino Railway Station -Main Road, Waikino

Bike hire available from the Waikino Railway Station

Waihi

Gold Discovery Centre - Seddon Street, Waihi. Street parking only.

Bike Hire available from the Waihi Gold Discovery Centre