Waitawheta Travel Guide
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Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach
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

Pedlars Motel
Excellent wheelchair accessible room
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven
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

Athenree Haven: Peaceful new studio on nature's doorstep!
The host was so welcoming. Lovely and clean, also dog friendly.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Central location, & cosy setup
Beautiful room just what we needed. Great location and welcoming guest. The curtains were a bit stiff so didn’t close all the way so the light woke us up very early along with the building creaking as it moved but other than that, great.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

GREENCROFT - STAY, PLAY AND GET AWAY
Great for a couples runaway. I especially liked running for an hour on the golf course. The wake we attended was very well catered so being able to run on golf course was welcome.
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.
Waihi Arts Centre & Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waihi Arts Centre & Museum in Waihi. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the hiking trails.
Activities
- Whangamata Beach
- Bay of Plenty
- Karangahake Gorge
- Athenree Hot Springs
- Whangamata Marina
- Williamson Park
- Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park
- Owharoa Falls
- Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides
- Te Aroha Museum
- Orokawa Bay
- Historical Athenree Homestead
- Martha Mine
- Mokena Geyser
- Waihi Arts Centre & Museum
- Whenuakura Island
- Te Aroha Leisure Pools
- Gilmour Reserve
- Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery
- Haiku Park
- Mills Reef Winery
- Wharawhara Track
- MacMillan Reserve




