Neil's Guidebook
Walks and Sightseeing
Very photogenic and great for a summer swim. Just down the road from Owharoa Hideaway.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Chutes d'Owharoa
30 Waitawheta RdVery photogenic and great for a summer swim. Just down the road from Owharoa Hideaway.
The classic scenic loop walk from Karangahake. Unfortunately due to damage by Cyclone Gabrielle not all of this walk is available at present
16 recommandé par les habitants
Karangahake Windows Walk
Karangahake Windows WalkThe classic scenic loop walk from Karangahake. Unfortunately due to damage by Cyclone Gabrielle not all of this walk is available at present
Waikino Hotel
8541 State Hwy 2 a short walk/bike from Owharoa Falls. Meals available.
Lots of walks including Windows and Dickies Flat can be started from here. Access also to Hauraki Rail Trail.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway
Karangahake Gorge Historic WalkwayLots of walks including Windows and Dickies Flat can be started from here. Access also to Hauraki Rail Trail.
Café with historic train rides available into Waihi. Walk, bike or car from Owharoa Falls
12 recommandé par les habitants
Waikino Station Cafe
33 Cadman StCafé with historic train rides available into Waihi. Walk, bike or car from Owharoa Falls
Easily accessed by bike or walk through the tunnel and back to the Karangahake car park down the track following the river
Karangahake Tunnel
Easily accessed by bike or walk through the tunnel and back to the Karangahake car park down the track following the river
From Karangahake about 2 hours return following the Waitawheta River. Easy, very scenic walk with lots of swimming holes. Alternatively walk from Dickies Flat DOC camp about 20 min.
Camp is accessible by road close to your accommodation
Dickey Flat Waterfalls
162 Dickey Flat Rd From Karangahake about 2 hours return following the Waitawheta River. Easy, very scenic walk with lots of swimming holes. Alternatively walk from Dickies Flat DOC camp about 20 min.
Camp is accessible by road close to your accommodation
Mt Karangahake
Great views! About 3h
Food scene
Just down the road and excellent raspberry tarts!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Waikino Station Cafe
33 Cadman StJust down the road and excellent raspberry tarts!
La Grignette Artisanal Bakery
15 Rosemont RoadAuthentic French baking in Waihi from a French baker
Just a short walk/ride/car from Owharoa Hideaway
Great pub food and fantastic “Handcrafted” gin. Meet some locals!
Waikino Hotel
8541 State Hwy 2Just a short walk/ride/car from Owharoa Hideaway
Great pub food and fantastic “Handcrafted” gin. Meet some locals!
Great beach views from the front deck! Nice place for lunch or evening
78 recommandé par les habitants
Flatwhite Waihi Beach
21 Shaw RdGreat beach views from the front deck! Nice place for lunch or evening
The Secret Garden
17 Wilson RdA Waihi Beach favourite Cafe
Kumar's Something Special
76 Normanby RdA Family favourite - Paeroa Indian Restaurant
Great food! Friendly owner/ chef. I recommend this Waihi Restaurant
Thai Lemongrass Restaurant and Takeaway
20 Seddon StGreat food! Friendly owner/ chef. I recommend this Waihi Restaurant
Award winning restaurant just across the road from the Owharoa Falls. Check out their
34 recommandé par les habitants
The Falls Retreat
25 Waitawheta RdAward winning restaurant just across the road from the Owharoa Falls. Check out their
The Refinery
5 Willoughby StA recommended café in Paeroa
Rail Trail
No bike or e-bike? Rent locally from the i-site in Waihi
48 recommandé par les habitants
Hauraki Rail Trail
State Highway 2No bike or e-bike? Rent locally from the i-site in Waihi
Maps & Directions
56 OldfieldSignage on the trail