Title: Waihi Travel Guide: Best of Waihi, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waihi](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Hotels.d6151590.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waihi](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Holiday-Rentals.d6151590.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Waihi Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waihi.d6151590.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waihi Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihi.d6151590.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waihi Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Waihi featuring landscape views, a small town or village and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151590/0e7e316f-6451-47af-beee-b3d03cc1c4fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waihi featuring landscape views, a small town or village and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151590/0e7e316f-6451-47af-beee-b3d03cc1c4fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waihi featuring signage and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151590/af7ba55d-77ec-4b9d-954a-7d0b572fdfec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waihi featuring a park and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922900817/cd4f0637-119c-4984-acb1-33640a0d3395.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waihi showing a park and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922900817/ed93a8d6-2041-4b3a-bb4e-a57a264c0daf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waihi Where to stay Things to do #### Take a scenic train ride, hike through a rugged gorge, learn about gold mining or go for a surf in this little-known place on New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula. Known as New Zealand's “Heart Of Gold,” Waihi has had continuous gold mining for over 100 years. The best way to get to know this town is by walking in the footsteps of New Zealand’s early gold miners. Try out the interactive displays at the Gold Discovery Centre and learn about mining from the early years through to today. Walk across the road and stare down into the vast pit of the still functioning Waihi Martha Mine. Go for a walk along the Rim Walkway if you are feeling energetic. Sit back and relax with a scenic ride on the historic Goldfields Railway and then take the short walk to visit the Victoria Battery Museum at the other end. The train ride takes you through rolling countryside and the volunteer staff are always happy to chat with you about the trains. Enjoy the in-depth experience of walking through a kiln tunnel. Put on your hiking boots and head out into the natural splendour of the Karangahake Gorge. The gorge has a variety of walkways twisting through the towering walls of the gorge. The Ohinemuri River flows through the gorge, providing waterfalls and turbulent rapids. Bring a flashlight to peer into some of the old mine tunnels dotted around the area. Take a short drive to the coast and visit Waihi Beach. With a long stretch of white sand it is ideal for a stroll, swim, surf or just to just sit back and enjoy the seaside. Bring your lunch with you or order fish and chips at a café for a beach picnic. Browse the Artmarket for local artwork and crafts to take home as a souvenir. More than 150 artists from around the country display their works here. Find the many treasures of Waihi at the southeastern end of the North Island’s picturesque Coromandel region. Waihi is 2 hours from Auckland and 1 hour from Tauranga by car. Before you leave, have a meal at one of the many cafés or restaurants. It is a chance to not only savour the fresh local produce, but also to enjoy the spirit of this little town with a heart of gold. ### Where to stay in Waihi ![Paeroa featuring a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635837554629/83fc37e3-b1a3-46fd-bdac-e452a7a90e9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waikino If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waikino and surrounding area, you can visit Owharoa Falls and Karangahake Gorge. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Waikino.dx553248635926198082) - Top hotels in Waihi - Top Holiday Rentals in Waihi ![Palm Motel Waihi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627400/9627360/4b2beac4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palm Motel Waihi 123 Parry Palm Avenue Waihi £71 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Waihi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (267 reviews) It wasn’t like the photos really dated and could use some love Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=9627360&PinnedHotelID=9627360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151590) ![Goldmine Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27159300/27159253/c483fb9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Goldmine Motel 6 Victoria St Waihi Waikato £94 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Waihi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre ... 9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews) Very clean and hostess was fabulous. Thank you for sharing! Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=27159253&PinnedHotelID=27159253&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151590) ![Waihi Cottage Entertainment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36710000/36700900/36700830/e657faf6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waihi Cottage Entertainment Waihi Waikato £98 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this cottage in Waihi. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews) Loved the character and history of the Cottage and being so close to the railway was really lovely Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=36700830&PinnedHotelID=36700830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151590) [See all 700 properties in Waihi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6151590) 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. ![Waihi Cottage Entertainment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36710000/36700900/36700830/e657faf6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waihi Cottage Entertainment Waihi Waikato Stay at this cottage in Waihi. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews) Loved the character and history of the Cottage and being so close to the railway was really lovely Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Hotels-Waihi-Cottage-Entertainment.h36700830.Hotel-Information) ![Lovely 4-bedroom villa in Waihi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119908800/119908726/7f5b3d0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovely 4-bedroom villa in Waihi Waihi Waikato Region Stay at this villa in Waihi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Seddon St and Martha Mine are located ... 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You can seek out the area's hiking trails and campsites. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Owharoa-Falls-Waikino.d553248635837554629.Attraction) ![Martha Mine which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108228/75832a64-b86c-438d-8f54-f023e2b47fee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Martha Mine Learn about the evolution of gold and silver mining and go on a tour to get close to the huge open pit of this still active mine. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Martha-Mine-Waihi.d6108228.Attraction) ![Gilmour Reserve featuring a lake or waterhole, a park and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922900817/1a3b842e-b64c-4477-ac90-d576200d4d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gilmour Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Gilmour Reserve, a lovely green space in Waihi. Amble around the area's beaches or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilmour-Reserve-Waihi.d553248635922900817.Attraction) ![Beauty day at beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151590/d14e68c9-be73-493a-b2bb-60e0e575c043.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seddon St You can find out about the history of Waihi with a stop at Seddon St. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seddon-St-Waihi.d553248621526967490.Attraction) #### The Waterlily Gardens The Waterlily Gardens is just one of the places to see in Waihi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Waterlily-Gardens-Waihi.d553248621526967486.Attraction) #### Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery in Waihi. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Mining-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Waihi.d6108230.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Bullswool Heritage Farm General Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2219593/38456ed4-cffc-4197-8879-4c94487264b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bullswool Heritage Farm General Entry Ticket £8 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bullswool-heritage-farm-general-entry-ticket.a2219593.activity-details) ![Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45034658/e30e8414-cb95-4671-a2cc-21f394da809c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland) £126 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-ebike-tour-in-karangahake-gorge-ex-auckland.a45034658.activity-details) ![Walk and talk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49126929/99ce0974-f11f-4e0b-bfef-ddc0d52df23c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Katikati Avocado Adventure £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/katikati-avocado-adventure.a49126929.activity-details) [See all activities in Waihi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Waihi.d6151590.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Waihi ![Looking out from Athenree into Bowentown you see the two oceanliners lining up such a fantastic view. #greatoutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343828/23a116d0-37c5-459e-a417-93a6e418f737.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waihi Beach ![Paeroa featuring a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635837554629/83fc37e3-b1a3-46fd-bdac-e452a7a90e9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Paeroa ![Aerial panorama of a coastal landscape in Whiritoa, New Zealand. Lush green hills meet the turquoise ocean, with a sandy beach and a small town nestled along the coast. A river flows into the sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248625843238042/53638583-0f7e-4599-9384-b9948c506a39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whiritoa ![Coromandel Peninsula which includes forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048120/f3cde1a2-93c2-46fb-ad89-22aa67fc9ce0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coromandel Forest Park - Cities near Waihi - Places of interest [Waihi Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Beach.dx6131580)[Paeroa](https://expedia.co.uk/Paeroa.dx6350843)[Whiritoa](https://expedia.co.uk/Whiritoa.dx553248625843238042)[Coromandel Forest Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Coromandel-Forest-Park.dx553248635975874184)[Komata](https://expedia.co.uk/Komata.dx553248635997384086) - [Owharoa Falls ](https://expedia.co.uk/Owharoa-Falls-Waikino.d553248635837554629.Attraction) - [Martha Mine ](https://expedia.co.uk/Martha-Mine-Waihi.d6108228.Attraction) - [Whangamata Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangamata-Beach-Whangamata.d6108226.Attraction) - [Mount Hot Pools ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Hot-Pools-Mount-Maunganui.d6311308.Attraction) - [Bay of Plenty ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bay-Of-Plenty-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6047975.Attraction) - [Pilot Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pilot-Bay-Beach-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d553248635975883407.Attraction) - [Mokena Geyser ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mokena-Geyser-Te-Aroha.d6152659.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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