Visit Tuhua (Mayor) Island

Helicopter ride out to Tuhua from Tuaranga, where your Maori guide will take you on a guided tour of the island and tell you about the history. Learn about the bush and bird life  The island is a sanctuary and Kiwi's have been released there This is a unique expereince with limited numbers of visitors each year.     www.aerius.co.nz

VISIT THE GLOW WORMS

Take a guided kyak tour to lake McLaren glow worms at dusk. Paddle into the evening and discover this wonderous unique and magical part of NZ There are glow worms in the canyon, in abundance. End the day with a BBQ        www.waimarino.com

MARTHA MINE: . An open cast mine in the middle of Waihi town. Activly being mined for gold and silver. Visit the Cornish Pump House, recently moved to sit at the top of the main street Take a 2 hour mine tour with a guide who will tell you all about mining in Waihi today

Visit the info centre where there is a display telling you about mining in the past.

KARANGAHAKE GORGE WALK There is such a lot of mining history in the gorge and a variety of walks The famous Windows Walk which takes you through old mines shafts Walking up one side of the river, across the swing bridge and down the other side learning about the mining histroy as you go. It is on State highway 2 but cross a bridge and you are in another world. Lunch at Ohinimuri Winery after your walk

THE WAIHI MUSEUM: Is a nationally acknowledged treasure house of the mining, metallurgy and sociology of the region,

THE GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY: Starts from the historic station on Wrigley
Street, running daily to the historic Waikino Station.

WAIHI BEACH: 9 kilometres of white sand. It is a safe beach running south to Athenree. The north headland has a coastal walking track to Orokawa Bay, while the other, Bowentown – is the site of a fortified Maori pa.

OROKAWA WALKWAY: This relatively short walk takes you from the northern end of Waihi Beach to beautiful, secluded Orokawa Bay past spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Waihi Beach.

HOMUNGA- WAIHI BEACH WALK This is an easy 10km walk which takes you over farm land, along the rocky coast, past Orokawa Bay and on through bush to Waihi Beach.Spectacular in summer with the Pohutakawa trees in flower

ATHENREE: Visit the hot natural mineral pools open daily 9am-7.30pm. (See Accommodation Section – Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park).

VICTORIA BATTERY: Site of the largest quartz-crushing plant in Australasia. See the underground ore kilns and tunnels.

GOLF COURSE We have 6 within one hours drive from here Ranging from country courses to international standard

WALKWAYS: Orokawa Walkway This relatively short walk takes you from the northern end of Waihi Beach to beautiful, secluded Orokawa Bay past spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Waihi Beach. Homunga Walkway Another beautiful bay, reached by a track from the northern end of Orokawa Bay, the Homunga track is notable for dense pohutukawa forest. The track is reasonably tough, but rewarding for those who enjoy a bit more of a challenge. Black Hill Walkway A short walk along the banks of the Ohinemuri River to Black Hill. Extensive views of Waihi, from the sea to the Karangahake Gorge. Recently opened rim walk around the open cast mine. . or there are many bush walks in the Kaimi Ranges.wher youcan visit the old Kauri dam sites or visit the kauri trees