1. Sign Up

city / town

Waihi travel guide

1 tripwolf member likes Waihi
Goudmijn bij Waihi 2
Waihi
by Marco ZandvlietPanoramio

Waihi

Although gold mining once flourished all around the Coromandel, Waihi was in many ways the capital of operations, with 1200 mines producing half of the country’s gold. The scale of operations earned Waihi the reputation as the most famous mining town in New Zealand. The town itself, although well-serviced, is nothing remarkable, but it boasts a heart of gold and seems to retain a sort of Wild West feel.

Popular Tripguru Guide for Australia & Oceania

1 votes

New Year's in Perth

created by fahad last month

Perth New Year's Eve celebrations are fun and crazy (even without the Opera House fireworks display). Most of the family fun is centered...

Waihi Facts

edit hard facts

Panoramio more Waihi photos

YouTube Waihi videos

  • Auckland to Tauranga time delay [03:00]

Tips from your Friends for Waihi

Latest Waihi reviews (0)

  • You are currently not logged in. or register to write a review.

    Are you a business owner? Click Here to promote your business on tripwolf!

    MY TRIP PLANNER

    0

    locations added to

    how to plan your trip