Waihi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waihi
Where to stay in Waihi
Waikino
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waikino and surrounding area, you can visit Karangahake Gorge and Owharoa Falls.
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Popular places to visit
Martha Mine
Learn about the evolution of gold and silver mining and go on a tour to get close to the huge open pit of this still active mine.
Owharoa Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Owharoa Falls during your travels in Waihi. You can seek out the area's hiking trails and campsites.
Seddon St
You can find out about the history of Waihi with a stop at Seddon St. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Gilmour Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Gilmour Reserve, a lovely green space in Waihi. Amble around the area's beaches or seek out its hiking trails.
The Waterlily Gardens
The Waterlily Gardens is just one of the places to see in Waihi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery in Waihi. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the hiking trails.
Activities
- Martha Mine
- Owharoa Falls
- Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery
- Gilmour Reserve
- Waihi Arts Centre & Museum
- Mount Maunganui
- Whangamata Beach
- Mount Hot Pools
- Pilot Bay Beach
- Karangahake Gorge
- Athenree Hot Springs
- Omokoroa Beach
- Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park
- Thames Hospital
- Williamson Park
- Waimarino Adventure Park
- Opoutere Beach
- Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides
- Mount Maunganui Summit Track
- Whangamata Marina
- Te Aroha Leisure Pools
- The Mount Mainstreet
- Pauanui Tairua Trail
- Orokawa Bay
- Ngatea Water Gardens