Waihi
Gold-mining history defines this small North Island town at the foot of the Coromandel Peninsula, with a compact centre offering cafés, restaurants, and a concentration of historic churches. The Kaimai Ranges rise to the west, accessible via the winding Karangahake Gorge road, while Waihi Beach lies a short drive east toward the Bay of Plenty.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population4,619
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
Waihi: quick answers
Where is Waihi?
Waihi is in New Zealand, about 112 km70 miles in a straight line from Auckland.
How do you get to Waihi?
The nearest airport is Thames Aerodrome (TMZ), about 51 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Waihi?
The warmest month is February, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 10°C49°F. The wettest month is July, with about 130 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Waihi?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 4 restaurants, 6 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Waihi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Whangamata, Thames and Pauanui.