# Martha Mine, Waihī

> A very large open-cast gold mine in the middle of the town, with a lookout over the pit and a heritage railway nearby.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-martha-mine-waihi/

A very large open-cast gold mine in the middle of the town, with a lookout over the pit and a heritage railway nearby. It is still in production, so views change. Check the rail timetable if you want a ride.

- **Nearest town:** Waihī, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -37.3883, 175.8325

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and June–August. Hot in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Waihī Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-waihi-beach/) – 9 km
- [Karangahake Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-karangahake-gorge/) – 11 km
- [Te Aroha Domain and Hot Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-te-aroha-hot-springs/) – 20 km
- [Pinnacles Walk, Kauaeranga Valley](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-pinnacles-walk/) – 40 km

## FAQs

### Where is Martha Mine, Waihī?

Martha Mine, Waihī is in Waihī, New Zealand, at GPS -37.3883, 175.8325.

### What is there to see near Martha Mine, Waihī?

Places worth a stop nearby: Waihī Beach (9 km), Karangahake Gorge (11 km), Te Aroha Domain and Hot Springs (20 km) and Pinnacles Walk, Kauaeranga Valley (40 km).

### When is the best time to visit Martha Mine, Waihī?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)