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Open for visitors on the first Sunday of every month
and every Sunday during January and February.
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| Athenree Homestead is a unique homestead which is being gradually restored to its former glory. Build in 1878 by Hugh & Adela Stewart, it is the only homested of its kind left in the area which was a part of the only planned Irish settlement in the world. |
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Benefits of the Power Plate Machine
Provides a complete body work-out in 15 minutes, Improves muscle strength and tone, Improves Circulation, Increases metabolism, aiding weight loss, Helps combat cellulite and improves skin quality, Increases strength and power,Improves balance and flexibility, Helps fight osteoporosis and build bone density. Reduces injury risk and assists injury rehabilitation and recovery
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The Carver is the world's only vehicle that tilts 45 degrees, left or right, when cornering.Powered by a 660cc turbo charged engine with over 50 patents on the hydraulics alone - it is totally unique.
If you want to try something truly different & memorable whilst in the North Island this is a must.We offer a 20 minute, 3 hour or full day experience and you will be driven over some of the best roads in New Zealand and see some stunning scenery.
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click here for coastguard information
Fishing is one of the main attractions at Waihi Beach - gathering tuatua in the shallows, surfcasting from the ocean beach and the rocky headlands or boat fishing, either inside the harbour or beyond the Bowentown entrance.
Best times for surfcasting are at the change of light and at night. Long set lines are used outside the harbour entrance and netting is done off the beach and inside the harbour the sides of channels can be good for kahawai and snapper. Fishing from the jetties at Tanners Point and Kauri Point can also produce a worthwhile catch.
There are plenty of snapper, trevally, kahawai and John Dory tobe caught at the northern end of the harbour, most fishing can be done in water of 5m or less and night fishing can be rewarding in summer.
The bar itself is quite good fishing except in easterlies and fish can be caught most of the year on the sides of the bar - a good anchor is essential.
The closest reef fishing is at Steele's ask a local or use Way Point S37.24.994 El 76.00.621. Drifting from the bar half-way to Karewa Island can also produce snapper in summer, red gurnard in winter.
Bigger boats can head for Mayor Island 18 miles from Tanners Point but watch sea conditions as rough weather can make fora slow trip home. There are maps showing the main fishing spots.
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In 1980 the Goldfields Steam Train Society, as it was originally named was formed by a group of enthusiasts, to acquire the Waihi Station complex and the section of track between Waihi & Waikino. The objective of the group with this acquisition was to run a passenger service using heritage machinery, thus preserving this districts railway history for the enjoyment of future generations. With a name change in the mid Nineties to accommodate modern advertising trends, Goldfields Railway Incorporated now runs a successful time tabled passenger service over its 6:5km of track. The station complex at Waihi is the most complete (on the original site) in New Zealand. It contains the station, railway yards, goods shed, six railway houses and a number of other small ancillary buildings. The journey from Waihi and Waikino passes over farmland, through cuttings hewn from solid rock, crosses two rivers and the only private rail bridge over a state highway in New Zealand. The Waikino Station, originally the Paeroa Station was shifted to the site in 1990. It now contains the Waikino Station Café and acts as a terminus Linking Goldfields Railway to the walkway system and other attractions in the Karangahake Gorge.
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Harley Davidson Rentals and Pillion Passenger Tours
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We have either 1450cc Heritage Softail and 1200cc Custom Sportsters to choose from. You can either rent one from us if you have your full motorbike licence, minimum rental is half a day. We also offer a range of local tours riding pillion passenger for those who do not have a licence, tours are either 1, 2, 4 or 8 hour tours and you can choose from our range of tours or request a customised one. For full details please click on our website link or contact us by e-mail or phone.
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General information about the game
Two teams (Blue Force & Green Force) from opposing ends of the field battle for possession of each others fortress flag, the first Team to gain possession of both flags within their Fort is deemed the battle victors.
When a player is tagged by a paintball they are deemed as a kill and must cease fire and retire to the central safety zone to gain life by tagging the safety barrier.Other variations can be played dependant on Team numbers! Our Field has many features and these are named using well known battles and sites from the Vietnam War with content added.Minimum age of players is 12 yrs.
Target Paintball Shooting!
Just want to let a few rounds off without going bush? Try your skill on our target shooting board.Minimum age 5 yrs.
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The northern harbour (including Matakana Island) has secluded beaches to explore and plenty of sea birds. Look for the shag colony nesting 100m upstream from the Tanners Point Ramp.
Occasionally there are orca pods in the main channel and you may be lucky enough to spot kingfish swimming together above a ray, or kahawai working in schools. |
| The harbour can cut up rough without much warning and beginners are advised to stay close inshore if the weather looks doubtful. The harbour entrance back to the Bowentown estuary and arcing across to Matakana Island is a no-go area except for experienced sea kayakers. There can also be whirlpools in the area out from Anzac Bay and a rip between Shelley and Anzac Bays. |
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Sunshine Surf Coaching Surf School offers you the only professional Surf School operating at Waihi Beach.
Head Instructor Trevor Medcalf is highly qualified, very experienced & fully endorsed by Surfing New Zealand & Water Safety New Zealand.
We have been operating since 2000 & have taught over 1200 people how to surf in that time.
Not only will you learn how to ride the waves but how to stay safe while doing so with our comprehensive surf awareness & safety prgram.
We supply all equipment using only soft surfboards for peace of mind.
We have a great rapport with children but have also taught people up to 72 years of age.
You could be one of the 95% of our clients who do get up & ride waves standing up in their first lesson.
Waihi Beach's north end is one of the safest surf beaches in New Zealand, with gently sloping sand & softly spilling waves which creates the perfect environment for learning to surf |
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