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Activities around Waihi and Waihi Beach
With a gold mining history spanning three centuries, Waihi - New Zealand’s Heart of Gold is one of the most famous gold mining centres in New Zealand, and still very much a gold town. Examples of its rich heritage are scattered throughout the town and the famous Martha Mine is still churning out gold and silver bullion today. The vast open pit is revealed to visitors beyond the leafy slopes next to the main street, adjacent to the magnificent Cornish Pumphouse.
The Ohinemuri River flows through Waihi on its way to the ‘must-do’ Karangahake Gorge. In the gorge you can fish for trout, take walks through old mining tunnels and relics, or cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail. Friendly local cafés and restaurants provide luscious food and you’ll be able to buy local arts and crafts along the way.
Waihi Beach, just 10km from Waihi, offers 9km of sweeping white sand and is one of the safest surf beaches in New Zealand. Laze on the beach, swim in the surf or try something a little more adventurous like boogie boarding, surfing or kayaking.
The bush, stunning Karangahake Gorge and the white sand of Waihi Beach are a few reasons why visitors flock to Waihi & Waihi Beach; famous gold mining towns where gold mining relics are apparent everywhere.
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With over 100 years of mining, Waihi & Karangahake Gorge have a rich and vibrant history. Experience mining relics along the Karangahake Historic Walkway, the Hauraki Rail Trail, the Goldfields Trail or local Mining Tours.
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There's plenty of free options around Waihi and Waihi Beach. Waihi is only minutes away from bush walks, old gold mines and tunnels to explore, fresh and salt water swimming holes and the Hauraki Rail Trail.
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The Hauraki Rail Trail is the perfect way to cycle through some of the best scenery New Zealand has to offer. The 82km multi day trail runs from Waihi, through the Karangahake Gorge and on to Paeroa and Thames.
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With the Karangahake Gorge and Waihi Beach bordering the town there are many outdoor experiences, including short and long hikes, beach walks and old gold mining sites.
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