Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Waihi Beach February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Waihi Beach](https://expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach-Hotels.d6131580.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Waihi Beach](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Waihi-Beach.d6131580.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Waihi Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Waihi-Beach.d6131580.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waihi Beach Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach.d6131580.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Waihi Beach ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Waihi Beach Types of activities Where to stay [Waihi Beach travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach.dx6131580) ![Looking out from Athenree into Bowentown you see the two oceanliners lining up such a fantastic view. #greatoutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343828/23a116d0-37c5-459e-a417-93a6e418f737.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking out from Athenree into Bowentown you see the two oceanliners lining up such a fantastic view. #greatoutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343828/23a116d0-37c5-459e-a417-93a6e418f737.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#greatoutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131580/6f92d441-2f50-4ea0-bbce-e48315cbabc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Surfs up waihi beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131580/b2329df6-61d5-42e5-b7fd-db1f6faab546.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Another Beach in 🇳🇿 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131580/07efd2e6-a326-4204-bda1-88d406381866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Waihi Beach Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Waihi Beach has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Waihi Beach is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Waihi Beach to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Waihi Beach Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Waihi Beach. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Waihi Beach attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Waihi Beach | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [3 Hour Tauranga Scenic Cruise](/things-to-do/3-hour-tauranga-scenic-cruise.a49031647.activity-details): CA $79 | | Top 5 things to do | [3 Hour Tauranga Scenic Cruise](/things-to-do/3-hour-tauranga-scenic-cruise.a49031647.activity-details)[Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)](/things-to-do/private-full-day-ebike-tour-in-karangahake-gorge.a45034658.activity-details)[Make Your Own Gin at the Matahui Gin Lab](/things-to-do/make-your-own-gin-at-the-matahui-gin-lab.a49996834.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [3 Hour Tauranga Scenic Cruise](/things-to-do/3-hour-tauranga-scenic-cruise.a49031647.activity-details)[Make Your Own Gin at the Matahui Gin Lab](/things-to-do/make-your-own-gin-at-the-matahui-gin-lab.a49996834.activity-details) | | With kids | [3 Hour Tauranga Scenic Cruise](/things-to-do/3-hour-tauranga-scenic-cruise.a49031647.activity-details) | ## What to do in Waihi Beach --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Waihi Beach #### Waihi Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waihi Beach during your trip to Bowentown? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach-Bowentown.d825312137040482304.Vacation-Attraction) #### Athenree Hot Springs You can take time to visit Athenree Hot Springs during your travels to Waihi Beach. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Athenree-Hot-Springs-Athenree.d553248621532610917.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Waihi Beach ![Looking out from Athenree into Bowentown you see the two oceanliners lining up such a fantastic view. #greatoutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343828/23a116d0-37c5-459e-a417-93a6e418f737.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bowentown Bowentown is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Waihi Beach and Anzac Bay. [](https://expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach-Bowentown.dx6343828) ![Tides out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248625840720493/98a71e57-101a-4d45-8e72-a405658e07a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Athenree If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Athenree and surrounding area, you can visit Athenree Hot Springs and Anzac Bay. [](https://expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach-Athenree.dx553248625840720493) ![Waihi Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131580/dcd34b78-629a-4d40-afb3-d5c6d603cf4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Island View Visitors to Island View enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Waihi Beach is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach-Island-View.dx553248635926198369) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Waihi Beach ![Waihi which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151590/0e7e316f-6451-47af-beee-b3d03cc1c4fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waihi ![Homestead athenree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562625446/33df062b-f0c1-47ec-be4a-76c431e19ad6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Athenree Gorge ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waihi Beach worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Waihi Beach? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Waihi Beach? ### Is three days enough to stay in Waihi Beach? ### Is Waihi Beach a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Waihi Beach with kids? > - [3 Hour Tauranga Scenic Cruise](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-hour-tauranga-scenic-cruise.a49031647.activity-details) ### What to do in Waihi Beach for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Waihi Beach? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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