Neil's Guidebook

Neil
Neil's Guidebook

Walks and Sightseeing

Very photogenic and great for a summer swim. Just down the road from Owharoa Hideaway.
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Owharoa Falls
30 Waitawheta Rd
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Very photogenic and great for a summer swim. Just down the road from Owharoa Hideaway.
The classic scenic loop walk from Karangahake. Unfortunately due to damage by Cyclone Gabrielle not all of this walk is available at present
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Karangahake Windows Walk
Karangahake Windows Walk
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The classic scenic loop walk from Karangahake. Unfortunately due to damage by Cyclone Gabrielle not all of this walk is available at present
a short walk/bike from Owharoa Falls. Meals available.
Waikino Hotel
8541 State Hwy 2
a short walk/bike from Owharoa Falls. Meals available.
Lots of walks including Windows and Dickies Flat can be started from here. Access also to Hauraki Rail Trail.
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Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway
Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway
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Lots of walks including Windows and Dickies Flat can be started from here. Access also to Hauraki Rail Trail.
Café with historic train rides available into Waihi. Walk, bike or car from Owharoa Falls
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Waikino Station Cafe
33 Cadman St
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Café with historic train rides available into Waihi. Walk, bike or car from Owharoa Falls
Easily accessed by bike or walk through the tunnel and back to the Karangahake car park down the track following the river
Karangahake Tunnel
Easily accessed by bike or walk through the tunnel and back to the Karangahake car park down the track following the river
From Karangahake about 2 hours return following the Waitawheta River. Easy, very scenic walk with lots of swimming holes. Alternatively walk from Dickies Flat DOC camp about 20 min. Camp is accessible by road close to your accommodation
Dickey Flat Waterfalls
162 Dickey Flat Rd
From Karangahake about 2 hours return following the Waitawheta River. Easy, very scenic walk with lots of swimming holes. Alternatively walk from Dickies Flat DOC camp about 20 min. Camp is accessible by road close to your accommodation
Great views! About 3h
Mt Karangahake
Great views! About 3h

Food scene

Just down the road and excellent raspberry tarts!
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Waikino Station Cafe
33 Cadman St
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Just down the road and excellent raspberry tarts!
Authentic French baking in Waihi from a French baker
La Grignette Artisanal Bakery
15 Rosemont Road
Authentic French baking in Waihi from a French baker
Just a short walk/ride/car from Owharoa Hideaway Great pub food and fantastic “Handcrafted” gin. Meet some locals!
Waikino Hotel
8541 State Hwy 2
Just a short walk/ride/car from Owharoa Hideaway Great pub food and fantastic “Handcrafted” gin. Meet some locals!
Great beach views from the front deck! Nice place for lunch or evening
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Flatwhite Waihi Beach
21 Shaw Rd
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Great beach views from the front deck! Nice place for lunch or evening
A Waihi Beach favourite Cafe
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The Secret Garden
17 Wilson Rd
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A Waihi Beach favourite Cafe
A Family favourite - Paeroa Indian Restaurant
Kumar's Something Special
76 Normanby Rd
A Family favourite - Paeroa Indian Restaurant
Great food! Friendly owner/ chef. I recommend this Waihi Restaurant
Thai Lemongrass Restaurant and Takeaway
20 Seddon St
Great food! Friendly owner/ chef. I recommend this Waihi Restaurant
Award winning restaurant just across the road from the Owharoa Falls. Check out their
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The Falls Retreat
25 Waitawheta Rd
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Award winning restaurant just across the road from the Owharoa Falls. Check out their
A recommended café in Paeroa
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The Refinery
5 Willoughby St
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A recommended café in Paeroa

Rail Trail

No bike or e-bike? Rent locally from the i-site in Waihi
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Hauraki Rail Trail
State Highway 2
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No bike or e-bike? Rent locally from the i-site in Waihi
Signage on the trail
Maps & Directions
56 Oldfield
Signage on the trail