What to do and see in Waihi Beach, North Island: The Best Things to do

March 8, 2022 Karren Gelb

Waihi Beach is a coastal town at the western end of the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand's North Island. It lies 10 kilometres to the east of the town of Waihi, at the foot of the Coromandel Peninsula. The main beach itself extends approximately 10 kilometres to the south with the small settlement of Bowentown at its southern end. The headland at the southern of the beach is on the northern side of the northern (Katikati) entrance to Tauranga Harbour. Waihi Beach had a population of 1773 at the 2006 New Zealand Census but that number skyrockets to 16,000 in the Summer.
Restaurants in Waihi Beach

1. Waihi Beach Wellness

11 Pacific Road, Waihi Beach 3611 New Zealand +64 7-863 4454 [email protected] http://www.waihibeachwellness.co.nz
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Waihi Beach Wellness

Waihi Beach Wellness brings you many opportunities to enjoy benefits of a unique combination of yoga, reflexology treatments, energy harmonising and Ayurvedic Head Massage amidst Waihi Beach’s natural environment – a unique fusion of science, therapies and nature that guarantees pure relaxation, inner peace and wellbeing. Workshops for Reflexology, Ayurveda, Jin Shin Jyutsu run throughout the year, and bookings are available on line. Whether you would like an hour's Reflexology, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Upper Body Massage, a workshop, Wellness Retreat or Yoga session, you will be assured of a beautiful experience, offered by a qualified therapist in an idyllic location.

2. Orokawa Scenic Reserve

Waihi Beach New Zealand +64 7-578 7677 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/7ef2c90cc4b54bf88f5e9fed3ed74aa9.aspx
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Orokawa Scenic Reserve

Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.

Reviewed By I7436OUlizm - Burlington, United States

We hiked from Waihi Beach up into the bush to the jungle and it was a lovely walk. The best reward is the gorgeous secluded beach you end up on at the end!

21 Wilson Street Main street, Waihi Beach 3611 New Zealand +64 27 223 3561 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/waihibeachgallery
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Waihi Beach Gallery

Waihi Beach Gallery - situated at main street Waihi Beach - Art, Ceramics, Mixed Media & Glass - NZ Made - Coffee shop - Friendly staff.

Reviewed By wontoksmith - Tauranga, New Zealand

a great gallery to visit with a wide range of art forms - form sculpture to paintings to photography - something for everyone. Check back often for new works

4. Bowentown Beach Holiday Park

Seaforth Road, Waihi Beach 3642 New Zealand http://www.bowentown.co.nz/
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Bowentown Beach Holiday Park

Reviewed By I766XLfernandam

Very clean facilities, friendly staffs, good hot shower for 50 cents 5 minutes. It was my first time camping and was amazing! Even with a rude neighbor in a cabin in front of my tent site (definitely not a fault from the place) my stay was perfect! I want to go back!

5. Waihi Beach

Beach Road, Waihi Beach New Zealand http://www.waihibeachinfo.co.nz
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

Waihi Beach

Reviewed By GaryandLesleyTravel - Auckland Central, New Zealand

My pick for this beach is the Esplanade end in front of the Surf Club. A little bit more relaxed than Mount Maunganui but just as spectacular. This end of the beach has the added advantage of the raising coastline offering some shelter and rocks to climb on.

6. Anzac Bay

Seaforth Road Bowentown, Waihi Beach 3177 New Zealand
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Anzac Bay

Reviewed By brianQ1960 - New Zealand, null

We were recommended by our lunch hosts to come here to walk off our meal and what a delight it was. It is around a 5km drive from Waihi Beach through a small area called Bowentown. On arrival there was plenty of parking and a lovely walk up to the top which I realise now I could see from the top of Mount Maunganui. The vista at the top of Bowentown was amazing, overlooking an island and the Pacific then down into Anzac Bay itself. The photos I took did not justify how beautiful and as my wife said, calming the area was. We walked back down the track onto the white sandy beach and had a paddle in not too chilly water. I have to say that I would love to come back in early December as the hills were covered in pohutukawa and those trees in bloom against the tranquil setting would be spectacular. This is an obvious favourite with the local people with kids swimming and fishing and just enjoying their backyard. A must if you are in the area most definitely. Oh and great toilet facilities as well, very clean.

7. Waihi Beach Surf School

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Waihi Beach Surf School

8. Waiiti Avenue Esplanade Reserve

Waiiti Avenue, Waihi Beach 3611 New Zealand
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9. Revive Massage Studio

21 Wilson Road, Waihi Beach 3611 New Zealand +64 27 251 3679 [email protected] http://revive-massage.co.nz/

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