Take Waihi Road from Waihi for the short drive to Waihi Beach. This attractive surf beach is over 10 km long, with the town at the north end. The town has enough substance to provide several good cafes and restaurants. At the south end is Bowentown, and the beach’s official name becomes Ocean Beach.
Even in peak periods, there is plenty of space. The main swimming areas are at either end of the beach. However, as you drive down Seaforth Rd behind the beach, several parking areas have access pathways through the dunes to the beach.
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