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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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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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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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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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Waikino to Karangahake

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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...
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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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Athenree Reserve Walk

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Around the edge of Athenree is a wide grassy reserve that winds its way around the coastline. Lined with mature Pohutukawa trees, the Athenree Reserve Walk is an easy but 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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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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Bowentown Heads

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From the top carpark above Anzac Bay there is a short track to the east, which leads to the trig station at the top-most point of the headland. The track 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...