Spend an enjoyable morning or afternoon exploring Waihi's Gold Story. Combine with the Goldmine Mine Tour for an excellent family day out!

No Bike? No Problem! Hire a bike! Enjoy the beautiful scenery the Southern Coromandel has to offer! 

Right on the doorstep of Shunters Cottage this authentic railway runs daily year round. Bike there, train back, sounds good!

Perfect in addition to the Gold Discovery Centre, or as an awesome experience on it own, the goldmine tour is educational and fun!

Located in Waihi's historic Technical School, the Museum and Art Gallery are open throughout the year as a perfect introduction into local history and culture.

Need a soak? Athenree Hotsprings is worth the trip after a long day on the go, located a short drive away in nearby Athenree. 

If golf is more your style, a short drive from Shunters Cottage is the Waihi Golf Club. Casual players are welcomed with gear hire available. 

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Tandoori Chambers do fantastic and well priced indian cuisine in their friendly restaurant, are happy to do takeaway and can easily deliver. Order via their website for pickup or delivery. Fully Licensed.

Award winning Banana Pepper is a gem on Waihi's main street. Always humming, Banana Pepper is prefect for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee fix!

The Sterling provide a fun family restaurant and bar near the top of Waihi's main street, looking out to the Pumphouse. Have dinner or have a drink after doing the Pit Rim Walkway.

Pit Rim Walkway

Waihi 

Starting at the top of Waihi's main street this easy walk gives you a 360 degree view of the open cast mine and boasts impressive views along the way. 

Windows Walk

Karangahake

Considered one of the highlights, take a torch to this walk and explore the tunnels and old mine workings. Excellent on a hot day!

 Waihi Pumphouse

Waihi

Sitting dramatically next to the Waihi open cast mine pit, this giant concrete building was moved on rails to its current location.