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ACTIVITIES in and near Waihi Beach

Adventure. Unwind. Explore. Connect. Waihi Beach has beautiful bush walks, secluded beaches, surf, mineral pools and quality events all year round.

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Waihi Beach Surf School

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Waihi Beach Surf School is owned and operated by Aidan Comrie who has been teaching surfing since 1996 and has over 30 years surfing experience. Waihi Beach is one of Read more...
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Homunga Bay

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As with Orokawa Bay, Homunga Bay is notable for dense pohutukawa forest, beauty and seclusion. It can be reached by a track from the northern end of Orokawa Bay. This Read more...
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Waione Ave Reserve Playground

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WAIONE AVE RESERVE AND PLAYGROUND The larger of 2 playgrounds in Athenree, with plenty of swings, nearby picnic tables,  public barbecue and toilets. An ideal spot to launch a kayak Read more...
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The Falls Retreat

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A unique place to reconnect with nature, food and each other. We offer charming accommodation, unique experiences including cooking and gardening workshops, special events and weddings. Located in stunning Karangahake Read more...
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Shelly Bay

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At the northern end of Anzac Bay a wide grassy track leads westward up to an area where several tracks meet. Straight ahead leads to Shelly Bay, a stunning sheltered Read more...

Oropi Grove Mountain Bike Park – Tauranga

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Tauranga’s oldest mountain bike park. Includes cross-country, downhill and freeride terrain featuring a variety of purpose-built jumps and drops. Grade 2 and upwards. Located 3kms up Oropi Road from the Read more...

Gilmour Lake, Black Hill & Mill Stream Walkway, Waihi

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Starting at Gilmour Lake on Gilmour St, Waihi, take a peaceful walk upstream along the replanted banks of the Ohinemuri River. A track leads walkers from the riverbank up to Read more...
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Waihi Beach Tennis Club

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The friendly, social atmosphere of the Waihi Beach Tennis Club is another of our attractions. For those of you who enjoy social tennis for exercise or fitness we play every Read more...
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The Rail Tunnel Loop – Karangahake Gorge

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A 2.5km loop takes you through the kilometre-long rail tunnel (lighting is provided) along the gorgeous river’s edge and through the remains of 19th century mine buildings. Please note that Read more...
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Athenree Wetland Loop Walk

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The award winning Athenree Saltmarsh Wetlands project is providing a habitat for indigenous plants and animals and is regionally significant as it plays host to some of the largest populations Read more...