Waihi Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape at dusk with a view of the beach, a rocky outcrop, and a distant island.
A coastal town with a beach, palm trees, and two large ships in the distance.
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.
A beach with clear skies, gentle waves, and distant mountains.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, gentle waves, and dense forest.

Our guide on where to stay in Waihi Beach

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A sandy path leading to the sea, surrounded by dunes.
Photo by Holly Woosey
Open Photo by Holly Woosey

Bowentown

Bowentown is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Waihi Beach and Anzac Bay.

A wooden pier extending into a body of water with a cloudy sky in the background.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Athenree

Though Athenree may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Athenree Hot Springs and Historical Athenree Homestead.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and houses on the shore.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Island View

Visitors to Island View enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Waihi Beach is worth a stop.

Stay near popular Waihi Beach attractions

Waihi Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waihi Beach during your trip to Waihi Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Activities

Gin Lab Participants making their own gin

Make Your Own Gin at the Matahui Gin Lab

AU$108
per adult
Make Your Own Gin at the Matahui Gin Lab
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Cities near Waihi Beach

A coastal landscape with a beach, forested hills, and a clear blue sky.

Matakana Island

A town with buildings, a road, and green fields.

Waihi