
WELCOME TO WAIHĪ BEACH
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 40 minutes' drive north from Tauranga, Waihī Beach is a great place to stay if you’re looking for an old-school, kiwi beach holiday. We’re talking ice cream, fish and chips, running across the hot sand and splashing about in the waves for hours on end - this is where the magic happens.
what to do in Waihī Beach
You could easily spend all your time at the beach, or explore the walking and cycling tracks surrounding Waihī Beach.


Homunga Bay
Sunday Homestore

Anzac Bay to Te Ho Pā Site
The Village, Waihi Beach
Waihi Beach Heli lunch/brunch

Athenree Wetland Loop Walk

Trig Trail, Forest and Water Reservoir Loop
Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package

William Wright Falls
where to stay in Waihī Beach
Between Waihī Beach and Bowentown, there are some great holiday park accommodation options. Or for something more private, you’ll find plenty of motels and bed and breakfast accommodation in Waihī Beach.
Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Bowentown Beach Holiday Park
Tipsy Seagull
Beaches Motel
Beach Pacific Apartments
Athenree Homestead Trust
Vitamin Sea - Waihi Beach Holiday Home
Orokawa Bay Retreat
Tasman Holiday Parks - Beachaven
Rehutai Apartments
Sunrise B&B Waihi Beach
Places to Eat & Drink in Waihī Beach
Enjoy dinner at the beachfront restaurant, grab a coffee from one of the cool cafés tucked away in the village, or hit the 4 Square (a small supermarket) and grab some food for the BBQ.
Froth @ Bowentown Holiday Park
Flatwhite Waihi Beach
Surf Shack Eatery
The Porch Kitchen and Bar
Lucca Italian Restaurant
Mazzola's @ Waihī Beach Hotel
The Secret Garden
La Vie en Rose Waihi Beach Cafe & Bar
Waihī Beach Hotel - The Pub
STORIES AND TALES OF WAIHĪ BEACH
Meet the locals and discover the stories.
itineraries & travel plans for Waihī Beach
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