--- title: "Waihi Beach Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk" description: "Book your ATOL protected Waihi Beach holiday today! Enjoy flexibility with our interest-free instalments & book now pay later option. Fully refundable rates on most hotels." canonical: "https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Beach.d6131580.Holidays-City-Breaks" language: en-GB market: GB currency: GBP prices_as_of: 2026-11-14T19:23:57Z --- # Waihi Beach Holidays ![A coastal cityscape at dusk with a view of the beach, a rocky outcrop, and a distant island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138986/f65993b6-8a36-4799-8c16-172b35763365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £750 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected #### Your Waihi Beach Holiday Our Waihi Beach holiday packages offer countless opportunities to enjoy new sights, sounds and smells. And with all the finer details taken care of, you can kick back and enjoy your city escape just like you deserve. Eager to explore your new surroundings? [Athenree Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athenree-Hot-Springs-Athenree.d553248621532610917.Attraction), [Anzac Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anzac-Bay-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d553248635976195083.Attraction) and [Historical Athenree Homestead](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Historical-Athenree-Homestead-Athenree-Gorge.d553248621562625446.Attraction) are just three of the top places to visit during your trip to Waihi Beach. A few clicks is all it takes to build a tailor-made Waihi Beach holiday on Expedia. ## Where to stay in Waihi Beach Find the best Waihi Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Waihi Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Beach.dx6131580) - [Bowentown](#) - [Athenree](#) - [Island View](#) ![A coastal landscape with a beach, houses, and mountains in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343828/cac84d0b-d291-407e-b8e1-34ff757527ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium) [View properties in map for Bowentown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?pwaOverlay=map®ionId=6343828) ### Bowentown Bowentown is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Waihi Beach and Anzac Bay. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6343828) ![A beach with a sunset, ocean waves, and grassy dunes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248625840720493/a3ef5a4e-8fd1-4707-ac51-2f397e4c775c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium) Photo by Jan Hammond [View properties in map for Athenree](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?pwaOverlay=map®ionId=553248625840720493) ### 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248625840720493) ![A sandy beach with dunes and a distant mountain range.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131580/dcd34b78-629a-4d40-afb3-d5c6d603cf4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=960&h=540&p=1&q=medium) Photo by Jan Hammond [View properties in map for Island View](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?pwaOverlay=map®ionId=553248635926198369) ### Island View Visitors to Island View enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Waihi Beach is worth a stop. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635926198369) ## Discover the most popular places to visit in Waihi Beach ### 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. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=825312137040482304) ### Athenree Hot Springs Rating: 9.4/10 (13 reviews) You can take time to visit Athenree Hot Springs during your travels to Waihi Beach. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621532610917) ### Bowentown Reserve Playground Bowentown Reserve Playground is just one of the places to see in Waihi Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=1038752564463902720) ### What to do in Waihi Beach ![Gin Lab Participants making their own gin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49996834/a700857f-33a9-49cf-a860-71875fcb4ab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1005&rh=565) #### [Make Your Own Gin at the Matahui Gin Lab](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a.a49996834.activity-details?rid=6131580) £55 per adult 0% of travellers recommend [See all activities in Waihi Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?rid=6131580) ## Waihi Beach Hotel Deals ### [Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Beach-Hotels-Beachaven-Top-10-Holiday-Park.h9624344.Hotel-Information) ![An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden fence.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624400/9624344/d1d23693.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 21 Leo Street, Waihi Beach, 3116, NZ - Location: 0.7 mi from Waihi Beach - Star rating: 4.5/5 - Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 220 reviews) - Price: £40, includes taxes & fees, 6 Dec - 7 Dec - Review: Very helpful, friendly and great staff. They put a lot on for the kids and families which was great. Whole campsite was family friendly. Beds were super comfy. Only thing was our cabin was quite run down, needed some tlc and a very big deep clean. ### [Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Beach-Hotels-Athenree-Hot-Springs-Holiday-Park.h26972962.Hotel-Information) ![A swimming pool area with a wooden fence, a covered seating area, and a sign indicating 'Aloha Reef'.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26980000/26973000/26972962/6efec71b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 1 Athenree Rd, Waihi Beach, Bay Of Plenty, 3177, NZ - Location: 2.7 mi from Waihi Beach - Star rating: 4/5 - Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 73 reviews) - Price: £65, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov - Review: Everything excellent. Just one remark: I think it is a little bit overpriced :) ### [Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Beach-Hotels-Waihi-Beach-TOP-10-Holiday-Resort.h9624286.Hotel-Information) ![A pool area with umbrellas and lounge chairs, surrounded by trees and a view of the ocean.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624286/088c5e5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 15 Beach Road, Waihi Beach, 3611, NZ - Location: 1.1 mi from Waihi Beach - Star rating: 5/5 - Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 210 reviews) - Price: £48, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov ### [Goldmine Motel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Hotels-Goldmine-Motel.h27159253.Hotel-Information) ![An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a garden area with plants and rocks.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27159300/27159253/c483fb9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 6 Victoria St, Waihi, Waikato, 3610, NZ - Location: 6.2 mi from Waihi Beach - Star rating: 3/5 - Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 124 reviews) - Price: £87, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov ### [Kaimai View Motel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hotels-ASURE-Kaimai-View-Motel.h27174708.Hotel-Information) ![A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by outdoor furniture and potted plants.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27180000/27174800/27174708/d02ca772.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 84 Main Road, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, 3129, NZ - Location: 10.1 mi from Waihi Beach - Star rating: 2.5/5 - Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 151 reviews) - Price: £56, includes taxes & fees, 8 Dec - 9 Dec ### [Palm Motel Waihi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Hotels-Palm-Motel-Waihi.h9627360.Hotel-Information) ![A view of a house with a large palm tree and a wooden table and bench in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627400/9627360/bcc4d5df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 123 Parry Palm Avenue, Waihi, 3610, NZ - Location: 6.5 mi from Waihi Beach - Star rating: 3/5 - Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 280 reviews) - Price: £76, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov - Review: The beds were very old and the springs were gone and it was hard. The bathroom floor was rotting and the shower was spraying through the curtain. ### [Purple Hen Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hotels-Purple-Hen-Guest-House.h21337315.Hotel-Information) ![A wooden pathway leading to a building with a metal grate at the entrance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21340000/21337400/21337315/dcb6b160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 227 Wharawhara Road RD2, Tahawai, 3178, NZ - Location: 11.5 mi from Waihi Beach - Star rating: 2.5/5 - Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 34 reviews) - Price: £62, includes taxes & fees, 24 Nov - 25 Nov - Review: Room was separated from shower room and toilet room (assigned to the bedroom, so no sharing required) and you had to access shower and toilet from the common hallway. All rooms were clean as was the common kitchen and sitting room area. The owners were quite nice as were the other guests. Parking was free. We liked the place as it was very quiet during the night. A place to recommend and revisit if back in the area. ### [Pedlars Motel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paeroa-Hotels-Pedlars-Motel.h12788278.Hotel-Information) ![A balcony with a wooden floor and glass doors leading to a covered outdoor area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12790000/12788300/12788278/5b12d3ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 2a Arney St, Paeroa, 3600, NZ - Location: 15.2 mi from Waihi Beach - Star rating: 3.5/5 - Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 427 reviews) - Price: £65, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov - Review: Clean, functional, comfortable bed. Good selection of tea, coffee, etc. Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [See all properties in Waihi Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-11-28&endDate=2026-11-29®ionId=6131580&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Why should I book my Waihi Beach holiday with Expedia? Expedia has you covered for all aspects of your next Waihi Beach getaway. You'll always land the best deal possible, but when you bundle your flights, hotel and/or hire car into a holiday package, you'll get even bigger savings. Want to truly make the most of your adventure? Add some exciting tours and activities to your package. We offer flexible cancellation policies on almost all bookings, so there's no need to stress if you have to change your plans. Visit our [Customer Service Portal link](https://www.expedia.co.uk/service/?langid=2057) to learn more. ### When is the best time of year to holiday in Waihi Beach? Waihi Beach is busy in July, September and October, so if you want to steer clear of the crowds, visit in January, March and November. With daytime average temperatures of 10ºC, July is the coolest period in Waihi Beach. The warmest time of year is January, when you can expect averages of 18ºC throughout the day. Whatever the weather conditions, you'll discover a whole lot to keep you occupied here. ### What are the top hotels for my holiday in Waihi Beach? One of the top places to stay in Waihi Beach is [Bowentown Beach Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Beach-Hotels-Bowentown-Beach-Holiday-Park.h9627717.Hotel-Information), in the Island View area. Wander around the city by day and then rest your head in this comfortable property after the sun goes down. ### How do I get a cheap holiday to Waihi Beach? Combining your hotel and flight with Expedia won't just save precious time — it'll save you a few pounds too. A Waihi Beach holiday makes it a cinch to arrange the perfect trip. With more than 400 airlines around the world to select from, finding flights that fit your schedule won't be a hassle. On top of that, we have over 321,000 hotels globally to pick from. Now that's choice! No matter who you are, Expedia puts more of the world within your reach. Learn more about [how you can save money](https://www.expedia.co.uk/service/#/articles/591/2000/30416) on your next holiday when you bundle your flight and hotel bookings with Expedia. ### What should I do on my Waihi Beach holiday? Make sure your next holiday in Waihi Beach is an unforgettable one by stopping by its most popular attractions. [Athenree Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athenree-Hot-Springs-Athenree.d553248621532610917.Attraction), [Orokawa Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orokawa-Bay-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d553248635943344416.Attraction), [Historical Athenree Homestead](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Historical-Athenree-Homestead-Athenree-Gorge.d553248621562625446.Attraction) and [Anzac Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anzac-Bay-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d553248635976195083.Attraction) are among the things you should see while you're in this city. ### What is the best area to stay in when on holiday in Waihi Beach? If you plan to visit Athenree Hot Springs, maximise your time sightseeing and find a place to stay close by. It's one of the best attractions in Waihi Beach. ### Do I need a visa for my Waihi Beach holiday? Visa requirements for Waihi Beach vary based on your nationality and reason for your visit. Remember to check official government websites to determine if you need a visa for your holiday. This is also a good place to find the most up-to-date information, including details about application procedures or any supporting documentation that might be necessary. Research your visa requirements well ahead of time to ensure a travel experience that's hassle free. Finally, make sure your passport is valid for a further six months from the date of your return. ### What should I wear on my Waihi Beach holiday? Though everyone's style is different, it can be useful to have some guidelines for what to bring during your holiday in Waihi Beach. Consider browsing style blogs before you leave so you can blend in like a local. Take a look at the weather forecast so you can pack appropriately. The warmest time of year in Waihi Beach is January, with average daytime temperatures of 18ºC. If you're travelling during the coolest month of July, the mercury hovers around 10ºC during the day. ### What does an Expedia Waihi Beach holiday include? Expedia has everything you need to plan your Waihi Beach trip, but what goes into your package depends on you. Pick from a combination of flights, hire cars and hotels. In search of some activities or tours to keep you entertained? Once you've made your booking, you can add them too. No matter your budget or style, there's a package to meet your needs. Expedia features all types of properties, with the most popular in Waihi Beach being private holiday homes and cottages. With Expedia, you can expect the freedom and flexibility to tailor-make your holiday any way you want. ### Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later Waihi Beach holidays? Your bank balance shouldn't prevent you from going on holiday, so Expedia has come up with a solution to help. Now that we've teamed up with online lender Klarna, it's easier than ever to book your dream getaway without exhausting your savings. Klarna offers flexible payment options at checkout that take the stress out of budgeting for your escape. Consider one of these flexible payment options: - [Pay monthly holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vacations/payment-plans): If paying small amounts each month is something that would work for you, Klarna can help. Paying in multiple instalments will make that dream holiday possible. - [No-deposit holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vacations/no-deposit-holidays): Clicking on the "book now" button is much easier with this plan. With no upfront fee for your getaway, you can Book Now, Pay Later and start packing your suitcase. ### Can I choose my airline with a Waihi Beach Expedia holiday? With a holiday package, you're in control. Whether you're looking to fly to Waihi Beach in economy or business class, simply select from the available airline options. Expedia has access to more than 400 partner airlines around the world. \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. 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