Hauraki District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A metal tower structure with two large wheels at the top, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
A weathered stone bell tower with arched windows and a clock.
A clear stream with rocks, surrounded by dense green foliage and trees.
A beach with people walking, a clear sky with clouds, and a calm sea.
A river with rocks, a yucca plant, and a forested hillside.

Popular cities in Hauraki District

A town with buildings, a road, and green fields.
Waihi
Known for Swimming, Hiking and Biking
Waihi and gold mining go way back and today the town and its mine are inseparable, both still going for gold.

Reasons to visit

  • Owharoa Falls
  • Martha Mine
  • Gilmour Reserve
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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
Paeroa
Known for Friendly people, Biking and Hiking
As the locals joke: “Lemon & Paeroa is world famous in New Zealand”, but they’ve got more to brag about than inventing this soft drink.

Reasons to visit

  • Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides
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A coastal landscape with a beach, a river, and a residential area.
Whiritoa
Head to sights like Whangamata Beach and Surf beach as you discover Whiritoa.
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A pebbly beach with calm water and distant mountains under a clear sky.
Miranda
Known for Natural parks
Explore Miranda: its parks and more!
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A pebbly beach with calm water and distant mountains under a clear sky.
Kaiaua
Head to Miranda Hot Springs and Tapapakanga Regional Park—just two of the sights around Kaiaua.
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A canyon with a river and a suspension bridge.
Karangahake
Known for Natural parks
Karangahake awaits: its parks and more!
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Stay near popular Hauraki District attractions

A canyon with a river and a suspension bridge.
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Karangahake Gorge

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Explore this rainforest gorge which has tunnels hollowed out by gold miners a rushing river, and calm pools that provide an excellent spot for swimming in the summer.
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