Emily's Guidebook

Emily
Emily's Guidebook

Food Scene

Great views, good food and coffee and service. Waihi Beach's popular beachside cafe.
78 locals recommend
Flatwhite Waihi Beach
21 Shaw Rd
78 locals recommend
Great views, good food and coffee and service. Waihi Beach's popular beachside cafe.
We love their Roasts of the Day.
23 locals recommend
Waihi Beach Memorial RSA Inc
99 Beach Rd
23 locals recommend
We love their Roasts of the Day.
Very good coffee and friendly owners.
7 locals recommend
Rabbit Moon
28 Wilson Rd
7 locals recommend
Very good coffee and friendly owners.
Good place for breakfast with friendly service
6 locals recommend
The Beach House Cafe
40 Beach Rd
6 locals recommend
Good place for breakfast with friendly service
Beautiful cafe surrounded by lush tropical garden. Friendly service, good coffee and trendy shops.
29 locals recommend
The Secret Garden
17 Wilson Rd
29 locals recommend
Beautiful cafe surrounded by lush tropical garden. Friendly service, good coffee and trendy shops.

Bakery/Supermarket

We love their croissants, coffee and pies.
10 locals recommend
Waihi Beach Bakery
16 Wilson Rd
10 locals recommend
We love their croissants, coffee and pies.
Local supermarket that stocks up the essentials.
17 locals recommend
Four Square Waihi Beach
33 Wilson Rd
17 locals recommend
Local supermarket that stocks up the essentials.

Sightseeing

Excellent views of Waihi Beach from the headland
14 locals recommend
Anzac Bay
14 locals recommend
Excellent views of Waihi Beach from the headland
Easy/moderate walk from Waihi Beach with coastal views. Approx 45 to 60 minutes walk to the bay. The beach is unpatrolled.
21 locals recommend
Orokawa Bay
21 locals recommend
Easy/moderate walk from Waihi Beach with coastal views. Approx 45 to 60 minutes walk to the bay. The beach is unpatrolled.
The best views of Waihi Beach. Lots of stairs to reach the top for the views. Sore legs but worth it!
Waihi Beach Trig
The best views of Waihi Beach. Lots of stairs to reach the top for the views. Sore legs but worth it!

Pharmacy needs

Local chemistry on Wilson River that stocks all pharmacy essentials.
Waihi Beach Chemist
15 Wilson Rd
Local chemistry on Wilson River that stocks all pharmacy essentials.

Art gallery

Beautiful art works from Kiwi artists.
Waihi Beach Gallery
21 Wilson Rd
Beautiful art works from Kiwi artists.

Scenic walk

20 minute drive out of Waihi Beach. Lots of different walking and biking tracks suitable for many people.
96 locals recommend
Karangahake gorge
State Highway 2
96 locals recommend
20 minute drive out of Waihi Beach. Lots of different walking and biking tracks suitable for many people.

City advice

Getting around

Taxi and shuttle bus service

My husband Jim is a driver for Kate's Kabs, a taxi and shuttle bus service. Let me know if you require this service.