West Wing on Seaforth guidebook
Food scene
A fabulous beach front restaurant for a relaxing and tasty meal.
You are not able to book for brunch and lunch, just turn up. However bookings are recommended for dinners.
78 locals recommend
Flatwhite Waihi Beach
21 Shaw RdA fabulous beach front restaurant for a relaxing and tasty meal.
You are not able to book for brunch and lunch, just turn up. However bookings are recommended for dinners.
AKA Surf Shack. The food is tasty and abundant, and within walking distance of the West Wing on Seaforth.
17 locals recommend
Surf Shack Eatery
123 Emerton RdAKA Surf Shack. The food is tasty and abundant, and within walking distance of the West Wing on Seaforth.
Wonderful cuisine in a beautiful rustic setting. Although this requires a drive to Waikino, it is well worth the effort. This can be dovetailed with walks or cycles in the famous Karangahake gorge..
NB- winter 2021-the availability of casual dining is changing. You may need to check
34 locals recommend
The Falls Retreat
25 Waitawheta RdWonderful cuisine in a beautiful rustic setting. Although this requires a drive to Waikino, it is well worth the effort. This can be dovetailed with walks or cycles in the famous Karangahake gorge..
NB- winter 2021-the availability of casual dining is changing. You may need to check
New to the scene-good food in a casual, cosy setting. Especially good for dinners. Well liked by locals
Lucca Italian Restaurant
New to the scene-good food in a casual, cosy setting. Especially good for dinners. Well liked by locals
For a complete change take on the vibe at The Secret Garden , Wilson Road. An exotic garden and surrounds, with Mexican style food and drinks. Music and entertainment evenings are a feature. Check out the offerings!
29 locals recommend
The Secret Garden
17 Wilson RdFor a complete change take on the vibe at The Secret Garden , Wilson Road. An exotic garden and surrounds, with Mexican style food and drinks. Music and entertainment evenings are a feature. Check out the offerings!
Places for drinks
A friendly, cosy place to have a cool drink on a hot day and meet a few locals. Tapas are available also.
La Vie en Rose
22 Wilson RdA friendly, cosy place to have a cool drink on a hot day and meet a few locals. Tapas are available also.
Central "CBD" Wilson Road Waihi Beach. A relaxed place to hang out with good food and drinks, while watching the world go by.
18 locals recommend
The Porch Kitchen and Bar
23 Wilson RdCentral "CBD" Wilson Road Waihi Beach. A relaxed place to hang out with good food and drinks, while watching the world go by.
This a great place to rehydrate after a ride on the Karangahake gorge cycle trail., part of the extensive Hauraki Rail Trail. This lovely refurbished historical hotel is also known for its gin distillery, along with hearty burgers.
Waikino Hotel
8541 State Hwy 2This a great place to rehydrate after a ride on the Karangahake gorge cycle trail., part of the extensive Hauraki Rail Trail. This lovely refurbished historical hotel is also known for its gin distillery, along with hearty burgers.
Waihi Beach Hotel
60 Wilson RdA great outdoor area for a drink...
Neighbourhoods
Nine kilometres of sparkling sand and seas, with bush walks at the North end and sweeping views across to Matakana at the south end, there is a lot to recommend Waihi Beach as a place to relax or adventure.
111 locals recommend
Waihi Beach
Ocean View RoadNine kilometres of sparkling sand and seas, with bush walks at the North end and sweeping views across to Matakana at the south end, there is a lot to recommend Waihi Beach as a place to relax or adventure.
Activities
This is a world class short walk, featuring historical mining remnants and tunnels in a spectacular gorge. Access is from the Karangahake car park.
16 locals recommend
Karangahake Windows Walk
Karangahake Windows WalkThis is a world class short walk, featuring historical mining remnants and tunnels in a spectacular gorge. Access is from the Karangahake car park.
In Waihi, this gem of a shop is also a working pottery. Casual lessons are available and are recommended as an activity. Booking is required.
Laughing Pottery
18 Rosemont RdIn Waihi, this gem of a shop is also a working pottery. Casual lessons are available and are recommended as an activity. Booking is required.
A short 6 km drive from the West Wing, this is a wonderful spot to soak, with fresh mineral water changed daily.
24 locals recommend
Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park
1 Athenree RdA short 6 km drive from the West Wing, this is a wonderful spot to soak, with fresh mineral water changed daily.