Waihi Beach

Bay of Plenty
All year round

At the northern tip of the Coastal Bay of Plenty lies Waihī Beach, a bustling beachside village which is home to cute boutique shops, eateries and 9-kilometres of white sand beach.

Located in the bountiful Western Bay of Plenty and gateway to the Coromandel, Waihi Beach is just 2 hours drive from Auckland, 1.5 hours from Hamilton and 50 minutes from Tauranga. Waihi Beach is a great place to stay if you’re looking for an old-school, kiwi beach holiday. Ice cream, fish and chips, splashing about in the waves for hours on end – this is where the magic happens! Waihi Beach has beautiful bush walks, secluded beaches, surf, mineral pools and quality events all year round.

Cost?

Free

For more info visit:

Waihi Beach

Address

Wilson Road (in front of the Police station)
Waihi Beach

Contact

https://www.waihibeachinfo.co.nz/contact/

ACCESSIBILITY

General

For Waihi Beach community wheelchairs and access mats see https://www.waihibeachinfo.co.nz/places/accessiblewaihibeach/

Transport

By Car (to Waihī Beach): From Auckland: 2 hours From Hamilton: 1 hour and 30 minutes From New Plymouth: 4 hours and 40 minutes From Napier: 4 hours and 30 minutes From Wellington: 7 hours and 10 minutes

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