# Waihī Beach

> A nine-kilometre surf beach that runs from the village to the Bowentown Heads, with patrolled swimming in summer.

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

A nine-kilometre surf beach that runs from the village to the Bowentown Heads, with patrolled swimming in summer. A short walk at the north end leads to a lookout over Tauranga Harbour. Rips can be strong, so swim between the flags.

- **Nearest town:** Waihī, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -37.4000, 175.9320

## Good to know

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

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Two days along the Bay of Plenty from Waihī to Te Kaha](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-bay-of-plenty-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Martha Mine, Waihī](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-martha-mine-waihi/) – 9 km
- [Karangahake Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-karangahake-gorge/) – 19 km
- [Te Aroha Domain and Hot Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-te-aroha-hot-springs/) – 25 km
- [Mauao (Mount Maunganui)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-mauao-mount-maunganui/) – 33 km

## FAQs

### Where is Waihī Beach?

Waihī Beach is in Waihī, New Zealand, at GPS -37.4000, 175.9320.

### Which road trips pass Waihī Beach?

Waihī Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Two days along the Bay of Plenty from Waihī to Te Kaha.

### What is there to see near Waihī Beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Martha Mine, Waihī (9 km), Karangahake Gorge (19 km), Te Aroha Domain and Hot Springs (25 km) and Mauao (Mount Maunganui) (33 km).

### When is the best time to visit Waihī Beach?

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