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WALKS in and near Waihi Beach

Whether it's a stroll through the bustling village or something a little more adventurous, Waihi Beach will have something for you.

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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...
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William Wright Falls

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Located approximately 1.5kms into the bush, the falls spill over a sheer rock face some 28m above the pool, dropping in two stages to the valley floor, framed by an Read more...
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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...
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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...
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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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Orokawa Bay

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Martha Mine Pit Rim Walkway, Waihi

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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...