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Waihi Must Do's
MARTHA MINE PIT RIM WALKWAY Peek into the stomach-churning open pit that is the Martha Mine on this easy yet unique 4km walk. Allow one hour to loop the mine’s dramatic rim.
THE SURF SHACK Fresh, modern and friendly. Set to a breakfast burrito first thing.
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WAIHI GOLD MINE TOURS Ordinarily off-limits to the public, your guides will infiltrate the security fence for a close encounter with Martha, the town’s colossal 2ha mining pit.
WAIHI GOLD DISCOVERY CENTRE Fully interactive, this award-winning centre invites guests to rattle the drills and crank up the machines.
WAIHI ARTS CENTRE AND MUSEUM They’ve been digging up gold in Waihi since 1878. Step inside for the full intel on their mining history.
SPIKES BRICKS AND MODELS MUSEUM Uncover a trove of LEGO creations where each room has a theme.
GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY Travel back in time on a vintage train journey between Waihi and Waikino. Rent bikes from the local bike shop or the Gold Discovery Centre and incorporate a ride along the Hauraki Rail Trail.
VICTORIA BATTERY SITE Located off SH 2, between Paeroa and Waihi, this was one of the country’s foremost industrial sites during the first half of the 19th century, and an integral part of the Waihi GMC’s Martha mining operation.
CHEZ MOI CHOCOLATE SHOP A hidden little gem to be found in an alleyway off the main street. They have a dairy free range, and on a chilly day their hot chocolates are divine.
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