This beautiful and calm harbour beach is a popular spot for families. Set beside a large reserve area and carpark lined with picnic tables and Pohutukawa trees. With a boat ramp Read more...

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...

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...

This large grassy reserve includes a BMX track and cricket pitch. When you’ve finished exploring the reserve, head towards the beach to find a  picturesque boardwalk leading to a driftwood Read more...

From the top carpark you can walk 2 minutes up to the site of Te Ho pa site for spectacular views over the Waihi Beach area. From the same carpark Read more...

Dickey Flat campsite is on the northern edge of the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. It provides access to a variety of short walks and overnight tramps featuring historic mining and Read more...

This is the original Karangahake walkway, and takes about 1-2 hours one way. It is suitable for wheelchairs (via the railway tunnel only). From the Waikino Station Café visitors cross Read more...

A loop around the mine pit, with views and a wide gravel path. Enter the walk at the waterhouse on Seddon St, opposite the Waihi i-Site. Read more...

With spectacular panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Waihi Beach, a walk to Orokawa Bay is an experience all visitors remember. Beautiful pohutukawa trees shelter a beach of sparkling Read more...

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...