Waihi Beach TOP 10
Ian and Vicki Smith welcome you to Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort with its Pohutukawa trees and native bush setting, adjoining a stunning white sand beach.
Location
Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort is situated in the coastal township of Waihi Beach at the northern tip of the Bay of Plenty region, in the New Zealand’s North Island. Bordering the breathtaking Coromandel Peninsula, it boasts nine kilometres of white sand coastline, including one of the safest surf beaches in New Zealand. The larger settlement of Waihi lies approximately 10 kilometres to the west of Waihi Beach.
Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort is set in five acres of beautiful native bush and manicured gardens that run down to the beachfront. Mature Pohutukawa trees provide a natural shade canopy and attract an abundance of birdlife. Our professional, friendly staff are committed to helping make your stay at the resort as pleasant as possible and are always on hand to help you with anything you may need.
The resort’s vibrant history stretches back to the late 1800’s when miner’s working at Waihi Beach lived in tents and shanties on the site that would eventually become Waihi Beach TOP10 Holiday Resort. When visiting, be sure to read up on the resort’s interesting and colourful past.
Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort has come a long way over the decades, from long-drop toilets and a single cold shower to Qualmark 5-star rated facilities and a top accolade at the 2007 New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards.
Whether you prefer a more relaxed holiday environment or one full of adventure, Waihi Beach truly does have something for everyone.
Attractions
Visitors to the Waihi area must not miss the picturesque Karangahake Gorge, just 20 minutes from Waihi Beach, with its beautiful river walks and swimming spots set among bush clad hills. Nearby there are also the Kaitikaiti township murals and Bullswool Farm.
Experience one of New Zealand's most unique and interesting working farms. Explore beautiful farmland set in a secluded, bush-clad valley. Get up close to our huge variety of unusual rarebreed farm animals. All are friendly and can be handfed.
It's a great day out for the family with several picnic areas. Enjoy refreshments, freshly roasted organic coffee.
Dating back to the 1800s when Waihi was a gold mining boomtown, Martha mine is still operating today, yielding more than a million dollars worth of gold and silver a week, although the open-pit mine that exists today is very different from the maze of underground shafts that operated in the early days.
Tours are available from Monday to Friday.
Activities
There are stunning coastal walks to the north of the township offering fabulous ocean and forest views. For water-sports enthusiasts, Waihi Beach often provides ideal conditions for swimming, surfing, kayaking, kite boarding, diving, fishing, fly fishing.
Waihi Golf Club is an 18-hole course with mature trees, groomed fairways and excellent greens in park-like surroundings.
Waihi Beach Tennis Club offers a variety of tournaments over the summer months for those who like to play competitive tennis. For those who just want a casual game, court hire is $5 per half hour.
Waihi Beach TOP 10 rents mountain bikes (including helmets and locks) and are able to recommend suitable rides depending on your fitness level and available time. The ride from Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park to Bowentown Heads is reasonably flat and about 11 kilometres long. Waihi Township is around 10 kilometres away, from where you can take your bike on the scenic heritage railway to Karangahake Gorge and ride the many walking tracks found there.
Address:
15 Beach Road
Waihi Beach 3611
Phone:
+64 7 863 5504
Fax:
+64 7 863 5515
Reservations:
0800 924 448
Website:
www.waihibeach.com
Email:
info@waihibeach.com
Hosts:
Ian & Vicki Smith
