Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Dirtboard Waihi
DIRTBOARDING
( 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
BICYCLE RENTAL
( 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.
Bularangi Motorbikes
MOTORBIKE TOURS
( 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.
Sleeping
Bowentown Beach
Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 07-863 5381;
www.bowentown.co.nz
;
510 Seaforth Rd, Waihi Beach; campsites from $44, units
$72-195; )
Having nabbed a stunning stretch of sand, this impressively maintained
holiday park makes the most of it with first-rate motel units and campers' facilities.
Athenree Hot Springs
& Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 07-863 5600;
www.athenreehotsprings.co.nz
; 1 Athenree Rd, Athenree; campsites from $44,
units $70-175; )
Harbour-hugging Athenree has smart accommodation and
friendly owners. Entry to the thermal pools is free for guests, making this a top choice for
the winter months.
Waihi Beach Top 10
Holiday Resort
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 0800 924 448;
www.waihibeachtop10.co.nz
; 15 Beach Rd, Waihi Beach; campsites from $27,
units $110-220; )
This massive, resort-style holiday park is pretty darn flash, with
a pool, gym, spa, beautiful kitchen and a smorgasbord of sleeping options.
Westwind B&B
B&B $
