Waihi Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape at dusk with a view of the beach, a rocky outcrop, and a distant island.
A coastal town with a beach, palm trees, and two large ships in the distance.
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.
A beach with clear skies, gentle waves, and distant mountains.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, gentle waves, and dense forest.

Our guide on where to stay in Waihi Beach

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A coastal landscape with a beach, houses, and mountains in the distance.

Bowentown

Bowentown is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Waihi Beach and Anzac Bay.

A beach with a sunset, ocean waves, and grassy dunes.

Athenree

Though Athenree may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Athenree Hot Springs and Historical Athenree Homestead.

A sandy beach with dunes and a distant mountain range.
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Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Island View

Visitors to Island View enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Waihi Beach is worth a stop.

Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven

Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven

3.5 out of 5
21 Leo Street Waihi Beach
The price is NZ$91 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$91
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Waihi Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (220 reviews)
"Awesome 👌"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven
Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach

4.5 out of 5
15 Beach Road Waihi Beach
The price is NZ$107 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$107
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Waihi Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Waihi Beach and Orokawa Bay are located ...
Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach
Relax Waihi Beach Style.

Relax Waihi Beach Style.

Waihi Beach Waihi Beach
Stay at this holiday home in Waihi Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Waihi Beach and Orokawa Bay are located ...
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Relax Waihi Beach Style.
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Relax Waihi Beach Style.

Relax Waihi Beach Style.

Waihi Beach Waihi Beach
Stay at this holiday home in Waihi Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Waihi Beach and Orokawa Bay are located ...
Relax Waihi Beach Style.
Absolute beachfront! Sleeps 12+ Built 2011

Absolute beachfront! Sleeps 12+ Built 2011

Waihi Beach Bay of Plenty
Stay at this beach holiday home in Waihi Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Waihi Beach and Orokawa Bay are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"The place was next to the beach which is awesome. The house didn’t seem ready for us, contacted the host and made a great compensation. Overall, good"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Absolute beachfront! Sleeps 12+ Built 2011
Classic kiwi bach, Walk to the beach, pubs and shops

Classic kiwi bach, Walk to the beach, pubs and shops

Waihi Beach Bay of Plenty
Stay at this apartment in Waihi Beach. Enjoy a hot tub. Popular attractions Waihi Beach and Orokawa Bay are located nearby.
4/10 (2 reviews)
"We did not stay any night as the house was not suitably (ripped carpets, ripped couches,musty smell, crowded property with other container type accommodation). No site of a spa pool. Requested part fefund. Owner stopped communicating at that.point."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Classic kiwi bach, Walk to the beach, pubs and shops
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Stay near popular Waihi Beach attractions

Waihi Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waihi Beach during your trip to Waihi Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Activities

Gin Lab Participants making their own gin

Make Your Own Gin at the Matahui Gin Lab

NZ$130
per adult
Make Your Own Gin at the Matahui Gin Lab
Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge

Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)

NZ$295
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)
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Cities near Waihi Beach

A coastal landscape with a beach, forested hills, and a clear blue sky.

Matakana Island

A town with buildings, a road, and green fields.

Waihi

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