Base Yourself Here Explore There

Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort is located:

• 64.2 km from Thames,
• 118km from Coromandel Town,
• 98.6km from Hot Water Beach,
• 105km from Hamilton,
• 168km from Waitomo
  
• 106km from Matamata
  
• 55km from Tauranga and
• 110km from Rotorua

 which makes it a great location to base yourself and explore, with many day trips to choose from. 

North from Waihi Beach:

Coromandel

Thames Coast – enjoy one of the most scenic roads in the North Island from Thames to Coromandel town

• Coromandel Coastal Walkway
• Waiau Waterworks
• Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Mercury Bay, Whitianga , Hot Water Beach and Catherdral Cove 

• Glass Bottom Boat
• Dive Zone
• Cathedral Cove
• Sea Kayaking
• Cathedral Cove Dive & Snorkel Hahei
• Hot Water Beach – world famous.

If you want to check Hot Water Beach tide times to ensure they fit with your schedule, just click here. The natural hot waters can only be experienced an hour or so before and past low tide.

South from Waihi Beach:

Katikati:

• Start at Katikati and take in the Open Art Mural walk
• Enjoy a stroll along the Haiku Pathway which follows the Uretara Stream behind Katikati.

Tauranga and Mount Manuganui:

• Take in the pristine white beaches, the beautiful walk around Mount Maunagnui (Mauao) or to the summit for a breath taking view of the ocean and city.
• White Island Tours – explore the inner crater of New Zealand’s only active marine volcano.
• Tauranga and Mount Manuganui Cinema – check out the lastest Movie.
• Swim with the Dolphins with Dolphin Blue or Dolphin Seafaris.
• Waimarino – Adventure park – a day filled with family fun.

Te Puke

• Comvita 
• Kiwi 360

Rotorua:

• Polynesian Spa – relax in a choice of 26 hot mineral bathing pools
• Waimangu Volcanic Valley – The world’s youngest geothermal system.
• Hells Gate Geothrermal Park and Mud Spa – Rotorua’s most active geothermal park
• Skyline Rotorua Luge – enjoy the gondola ride and then ride the luge, the whole family will enjoy the fun.
• Rainbow Springs – were Kiwis play.
• Buried Village – Destroyed by the eruption of Mt Tarawera in 1886, the village of Te Wairoa is today a living museum.
• River Rats Raft & Kayak have been offering quality rafting for over 25 years.

West from Waihi Beach:

Hamilton/ Waitomo and Matamata:

• Hamilton Gardens
• Classic Car Museum
  
• Hamilton Zoo
• Waitomo Caves (Waitomo)
• Hobbition Movie Set (Matamata)

Or Explore Waihi And Waihi Beach

Stay one night at Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort

• Explore Waihi & Waihi Beach with the following activities:
• Waihi Museum
• Waihi Gold Mine (tour or plat form visit)
• Walk to Orakawa Bay – North of Waihi Beach
• Hauraki Rail Trail

Stay two nights and visit:

• Waihi Museum
• Waihi Gold Mine (tour or platform visit)
• Waihi Waterlily Gardens
• Walk to Orakawa & Homanga Bay – North of Waihi Beach – Enjoy a picnic along the way
• Hauraki Rail Trail

Stay three nights and take in even more sights:

Spend a day exploring Karangahake Gorge – one of AA’s 101 Must-Do’s for Kiwi’s , this is a must if you have time to spend in our area.