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Waihi township lies at the base of the Coromandel Ranges on the
east coast at the top of the North Island of New Zealand; at the
top of the Bay of Plenty.
Waihi is one of the most famous gold mining towns in New
Zealand, the history of this pioneering period is apparent
everywhere.
It still has a rich goldmine in full production, hid
modestly behind leafy slopes close to the main street.
The town with it’s compact shopping and accommodation
area is ideal for those who favour the simple life, with
amenities of course.
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The Karangahake Gorge with it’s clear water running over a
rocky bed, connects Paeroa to Waihi and has wonderful
walkways alongside the river.
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Attractions include relics of the old mining days,
waterfalls, tunnel, a winery and train rides.
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11km from Waihi lies Waihi Beach with miles of white sandy beach
with an inlet to Tauranga Harbour at it's southern end. Other
bays, protected from the sea, lie within the harbour making for
a wonderful recreational area, ideal for sea-fishing.
A comfortable one and a half hours drive from Auckland.
Waihi is an area steeped in history and natural
environment.
Forming a crossroads between cities and the Coromandel, Waihi is
high on the tourist list of "places to go" and
"things to see”.
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Waihi's mainstreet has been developed considerably with the
inclusion of gold mining heritage features and bronze
statues. In September 2001 Waihi won the
"Physical Environment" section of the National Town Centre
Achievement Awards. To view the story click
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| In the 2001 census the
population stood at 4,524. |
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