Waihi Beach

Waihi Beach is a beachside village at the northern tip of the Bay of Plenty. It is 9km of beautiful coastline dotted with many eateries, shops, and boutiques. You can hire a bike to cycle down to Anzac Bay or Bowentown, well-known for beautiful calm waters. Here you can try paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, and snorkeling.

It is 40 minutes from the north of Tauranga and is considered an old-school kiwi beach holiday. Visitors come here for a relaxed holiday with ice cream, fish, and chips and stay at holiday parks. There are multiple cycle pathways around the beach suitable for all ages. You can swim all day in the waves, go fishing and even collect shellfish. At the north of Waihi Beach is Orokawa Bay which is secluded and only a short walk away. Enjoy a picnic at the beach or venture further inland to William Wright Falls. The Trig Walk is close to this spot, which is a 3km return trail that takes about 90 minutes. At the top, you can enjoy views overlooking Waihi Beach. Another walk is the 20-minute Water Reservoir loop, a flat walk around the Waihi Beach reservoir.