5/5 - Excellent
Great beach for walking and swimming. Easy parking and not to many people. Great cafes in the area. Fully recommend the Flat White Cafe, great coffee, food and service.

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

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.

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

Very clean room! This is a perfect location for families. It is set up to entertain the kids. I enjoyed the stream running through the community , with the eels in it. Quick walk to the beach too!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

The camp location was close and very handy to the beach. Our two bedroom villa was great for size for our family of two adults and two teenagers. Cafe/ coffee/ food are within five min walking distance...perfect! Loved the pizza oven, but unfortunately there was very little wood stocks to use. However, ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

The host was so welcoming. Lovely and clean, also dog friendly.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

The host was so welcoming. Lovely and clean, also dog friendly.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Excellent stay and very well equipped
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

location was perfect in every respect, the view, the proximity to shops and yet very quiet
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
You can take time to visit Athenree Hot Springs during your travels to Waihi Beach. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waihi Beach during your trip to Bowentown? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Great beach for walking and swimming. Easy parking and not to many people. Great cafes in the area. Fully recommend the Flat White Cafe, great coffee, food and service.
Great location
We liked the quaint Chez Moi Swiss Chocolate Shop in town, nice gourmet chocolates for a good price. Flatwhite cafe by the beach, good food, great views.
