Title: Visit Kaiaua: Best of Kaiaua Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Kaiaua](https://expedia.ca/Kaiaua-Hotels.d3000439527.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kaiaua](https://expedia.ca/Kaiaua-Vacation-Rentals.d3000439527.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Kaiaua Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kaiaua.d3000439527.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kaiaua Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kaiaua.d3000439527.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kaiaua ## Travel Guide ![Shoreline of shells and low tide mudflats of the Firth of Thames,, Miranda, Auckland, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353255/24df4ac4-e416-4ff0-aee6-07fbb4d9af08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shoreline of shells and low tide mudflats of the Firth of Thames,, Miranda, Auckland, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353255/24df4ac4-e416-4ff0-aee6-07fbb4d9af08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The rural town of Kaiaua, Auckland, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439527/38dedf83-5224-4666-9e7c-1a97332e406e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shoreline at low tide in the Firth of Thames and the town of Kaiaua, Auckland, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439527/7915efbc-44bc-441e-a6d1-99aea6ce78be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Free camp spot for self contained, little windy but the birds keep you entertained ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439527/fa8ca9d1-c16c-4c6c-bc0e-717f76c59b00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kaiaua ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(437 reviews) clean room - accommodating staff - great breakfast buffet Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=69734706&PinnedHotelID=69734706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000439527) ![Grafton Cottage & Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7249700/7249666/0f9fbb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grafton Cottage & Chalets 304 Grafton Road Thames CA $103 CA $121 total Mar 20 - Mar 21 includes taxes & fees Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (433 reviews) Absolutely amazing, we were blown away by the beauty and tranquility of this gorgeous place. It was so clean with all the amenities you could want for a short stay with the most spectacular views. 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Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attraction Miranda Shorebird Centre is located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) Seaside oasis Lovely home on Firth of Thames. Town is isolated and minimal food available on Monday since restaurants closed and no grocery store. Despite small check in hiccup promptly resolved by owner Paul, we loved his home. Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Kaiaua-Hotels-Sea-Urchin-Cottage-Offers-A-Tranquil-And-Picturesque-Escape-From-The-City.h33563774.Hotel-Information) ![Grafton Cottage & Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7249700/7249666/0f9fbb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grafton Cottage & Chalets 304 Grafton Road Thames Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (433 reviews) Absolutely amazing, we were blown away by the beauty and tranquility of this gorgeous place. It was so clean with all the amenities you could want for a short stay with the most spectacular views. The balcony, lounge and upstairs bedroom all provided uninterrupted views of the gorgeous landscape ... Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Thames-Hotels-Grafton-Cottage-Chalets.h7249666.Hotel-Information) ![Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627098/4d22682d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels 104 Jellicoe Crescent Thames Stay at this aparthotel in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Goldfields Shopping ... 9/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews) Pool was there but we did not use it. A very short drive into town. Easy parking at property and in town. Comfy bed and everything was spotlesd. 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