Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The
Historic Hauraki Gold Towns
pamphlet (free from the visitor centre) outlines
walking tours of both Waihi and Paeroa.
Athenree Hot Springs
(
www.athenreehotsprings.co.nz
;
1 Athenree Rd, Athenree; adult/child $7/4.50; 10am-7.30pm)
In cooler
months, retreat to these two small but blissful outdoor hot pools, hidden within a holiday
park.
THERMAL POOLS
Waihi Arts Centre & Museum
(
www.waihimuseum.co.nz
;
54 Kenny St, Waihi; adult/child $5/3; 10am-3pm Thu & Fri, noon-3pm Sat-Mon)
The
Waihi Arts Centre & Museum has an art gallery and displays focusing on the region's
gold-mining history. Prepare to squirm before the collection of miners' chopped-off
thumbs preserved in glass jars.
MUSEUM
Activities
Goldfields Railway
( 07-863 8251;
www.waihirail.co.nz
;
30 Wrigley St, Waihi; adult/child return $18/10, bikes extra $2; daily Sep-
Mar, Fri-Mon Apr-Aug)
Vintage trains depart Waihi for a 7km, 30-minute scenic journey to
Waikino. It's possible to take bikes on the train so they can be used to further explore the
Karangahake Gorge section of the Hauraki Rail Trail. The timetable varies seasonally so
check the website.
RAILWAY
DIRTBOARDING
Dirtboard Waihi
( 021 244 1646;
www.dirtboard.co.nz
; off Orchard Rd, Waihi; per hr $30)
Hit the slopes on a mutant
snowboard-skateboard.
Waihi Bicycle Hire
( 07-863 8418;
www.waihibicyclehire.co.nz
;
25 Seddon St, Waihi; bike hire half-/full day from $25/40;
8am-5pm)
Bike hire and loads of information on the Waihi end of the Hauraki Rail Trail.
BICYCLE RENTAL
Bularangi Motorbikes
( 07-863 6069;
www.motorbikesnz.co.nz
)
Based in Waihi, Bularangi Motorbikes offers Harley
Davidson rentals and one- to 21-day guided tours throughout the country.
MOTORBIKE TOURS
