Lady Bowen Bed and Breakfast

29/10/2026

Just keeping those who are travelling to stay at the Lady Bowen updated....

Unfortunately, due to very low ticket sales, the committee has made the decision that the Ball will be cancelled.

Our other Saturday night activities are still going ahead. The "Pumphouse Ticking Along" will feature special guests band "Toe Jam", and a DJ.

We also have a quieter gathering at the Working Men's Club, which follows the Sewing Squadron.

We are going through the process of notifying guests and refunding the Ball tickets.

27/10/2026

Under 12's only please. No walk throughs this year but if you ring the door bell we have treats :D

27/10/2026

21/10/2026

✨ LOVE HOSPITALITY? COME JOIN OUR TEAM! ✨ 🏡☀️

We’re looking for some fantastic casual staff to join us at our lovely Thames Bed & Breakfast! 💛

Whether you love keeping things sparkling clean, cooking up a delicious breakfast, or getting your hands dirty in the garden, we’d love to hear from you! 🌿☕️

🌟 POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 🧹 Casual Cleaner 🛏️ Housemaid 🍳 Breakfast Cook 🌷 Gardener 🔧 General Maintenance
( Or it may be that you are suitable for several of these positions)

⏰ Flexible hours to suit! Perfect for someone looking for casual work with a bit of flexibility.

If you’re reliable, have a positive attitude, enjoy variety, like to be part of a team, and take pride in what you do, we’d love to hear from you! We are happy to work around school hours so students and Mums are also invited to apply 🤗

📩 Interested? Send us a message or phone us on 0211 256868. Feel free to share this post with anyone who might be a great fit!

Come and be part of our little team! 💕🏡

13/10/2026

Please fill out a form to make sure the Hauraki Rail Trail stays open. If you've used it please follow the link and spend a couple of minutes on the survey.

10/10/2026

Looking for a great family day out? Why not discover the amazing world of our migratory birds! With World Migratory Bird Day here, we’re giving a little shoutout to some of our most impressive, feathered visitors, the kuaka otherwise known as the bar-tailed godwit!

These incredible birds travel all the way from Alaska to New Zealand, flying more than 11,000 kilometres across the Pacific Ocean without stopping. It’s one of the most amazing journeys in the bird world! Every spring, they return to our shores to feed and rest during the warmer months before their long journey north again.

The Miranda Shorebird Centre at Kaiaua makes for a wonderful place to visit to see these extraordinary birds. It’s a chance to get the kids outside, explore nature, learn about some truly amazing birds, and discover just how far these tiny travellers fly. Pop into the Shorebird Centre to find out more about their incredible migrations, then head out to the bird hides and see which feathered visitors you can spot. It’s educational, fun, and a lovely way to spend time together before the school holidays are over.

Don't forget to pop into the "World Famous In New Zealand" takeaways at Kaiaua Fisheries for arguably what are the best fish and chips around :)

09/10/2026

How about popping over to the Kopu Bridge on Sunday for the 100 year celebration? It's a great opportunity to see the bridge up close, listen to the bridges history, take a walk over it as it's usually closed and maybe have a sausage. 10am :)

08/10/2026

Another amazing spring Thames day today, so we're suggesting you head off to the Karangahake Gorge for the day. Lots of walks for all levels, take you bikes if you want and do part of the Hauraki Rail Trail through the gorge and on to Waihi, catch the train from the middle of the gorge into Waihi, take some lunch or pick some up from the eateries along the way, enjoy wandering through the old goldmining areas and seeing the remains from a by-gone era and check out the historic Waikino Hotelfor a cold drink and maybe a meal. If the children are up for it a great stop is Bullswool Farm Park with lots to see and do. It's a day with something for everyone.

07/10/2026

Another gorgeous school holiday Thames day and its perfect for driving up the coast to visit the Rapaura Water Gardens. Such a beautiful place to wander through and lots of areas for the kids to run and let off some steam. The cafe is lovely and is a great place to have a good coffee, a cold drink, snacks or even lunch. Enjoy!