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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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Pa Head and Viewpoint (Bowentown Domain)

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Walk or drive up the hill and visit the ancient Pa-sites of Bowentown Heads. ‘PƒÅ’ refers to any Maori village or defensive settlement, but often refers to hill forts – 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 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...

The Windows Walk, Karangahake Gorge

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Opened in 2006 The Windows Walk is easily one of the most spectacular walks in the North Island. Windows blasted through the gold mining tunnels providing provide stunning a bird’s Read more...

Waitawheta Tramway

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Follow an old tramline (1898 – 1928) on a relatively flat track through the spectacular historic Waitawheta Gorge. Extensive kauri logging took place in the early mining days and visitors Read more...

Summerhill Trails – Tauranga

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20kms of trails with views over Tauranga and the Mount. Most trails are Grade 3. Located in the Papamoa Hills on Reid Road (off Welcome Bay Road). www.summerhilltrails.co.nz Read more...
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Athenree Homestead & Railway Station Refreshment Rooms

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WELCOME TO ATHENREE HOMESTEAD This historic house built in 1878 by Hugh & Adela Stewart is the only homestead of its kind left in the area which was part of Read more...
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Bowentown Boating and Sports Fishing Club

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A family-friendly club where new guests and members are welcome. Head along to enjoy a meal in the Sparkling Waters Restaurant or a drink in the bar looking down upon Read more...
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Athenree Estuary Walk/Cycleway

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A 3km trail from Waihi Beach to Bowentown. To enter the Athenree Estuary cycle/walk way see the entrance opposite the Surf Shack cafe on Emerton Road. The trail starts here Read more...
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Tuhua (Mayor Island)

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The marine reserve surrounding it is a wonderful dive spot, with a mixture of shallow reef and deepwater environments. Warm currents bring subtropical visitors, and there are dense schools of kingfish Read more...