Guidebook for Waihi Beach
Food Scene
Flatwhite Waihi Beach
21 Shaw RdThe IPA on tap is a good start !!
Good people watching - summertime.
Nice place to read your book and enjoy a Cab Sav in winter.
18 locals recommend
The Porch Kitchen and Bar
23 Wilson RdGood people watching - summertime.
Nice place to read your book and enjoy a Cab Sav in winter.
Shopping
Nibbles to go with your sun downers on the top deck of Jelly tips and Jandals or across at the beach.
Wine and cheese for your walk across to Orokawa Bay.
Gatorade, pancetta and vogels bread for your walk to Homunga Bay. Followed by a bottle of Cloudy Bay Sav Blanc to celebrate making it.....
Wilson Road
Wilson RoadNibbles to go with your sun downers on the top deck of Jelly tips and Jandals or across at the beach.
Wine and cheese for your walk across to Orokawa Bay.
Gatorade, pancetta and vogels bread for your walk to Homunga Bay. Followed by a bottle of Cloudy Bay Sav Blanc to celebrate making it.....
Parks & Nature
We walked this small trail nearly everyday over summer + the kids love it toooooooo.
Safer swimming at Waihi Beach.
Head up to the high point above Orokawa if you are feeling super energetic.
11 locals recommend
Orokawa Scenic Reserve
We walked this small trail nearly everyday over summer + the kids love it toooooooo.
Safer swimming at Waihi Beach.
Head up to the high point above Orokawa if you are feeling super energetic.
Sightseeing
Waihi is famous for gold mining.
The Pump House that was used to de water the mine early last century is an Iconic building. View at night!
9 locals recommend
Martha Mine
Martha StreetWaihi is famous for gold mining.
The Pump House that was used to de water the mine early last century is an Iconic building. View at night!
This is a must if you are from overseas and reasonably fit!
Rent a bike from the bike shop on Seddon Street, Waihi.
Ride from the township Waihi out to the Karangahake Tunnel.
Stopping at the old mine workings including the revolutionary cyanide storage tanks continue on through to the Karangahake Gorge Tunnel returning on the same trail for a refreshment at the Waikino Tavern.
Swim at the Owharoa Falls or stop for a picnic.
96 locals recommend
Karangahake gorge
State Highway 2This is a must if you are from overseas and reasonably fit!
Rent a bike from the bike shop on Seddon Street, Waihi.
Ride from the township Waihi out to the Karangahake Tunnel.
Stopping at the old mine workings including the revolutionary cyanide storage tanks continue on through to the Karangahake Gorge Tunnel returning on the same trail for a refreshment at the Waikino Tavern.
Swim at the Owharoa Falls or stop for a picnic.