Waihi Beach
A long sandy beach at the western edge of the Bay of Plenty anchors this small North Island coastal town, with the undeveloped Orokawa Bay and its native bush of pōhutukawa, pūriri, and nīkau palms accessible via walking tracks through the Orokawa Scenic Reserve to the north. The southern end of the beach reaches Bowentown and the northern entrance to Tauranga Harbour. A small café and restaurant scene serves the town year-round.
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- Population2,670
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
Waihi Beach: quick answers
Where is Waihi Beach?
Waihi Beach is in New Zealand, about 120 km75 miles in a straight line from Auckland.
How do you get to Waihi Beach?
The nearest airport is Thames Aerodrome (TMZ), about 1 hr 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Waihi Beach?
The warmest month is February, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 11°C51°F. The wettest month is July, with about 139 mm5.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Waihi Beach?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants, 2 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Waihi Beach?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Waihi, Whangamata and Thames.