Goldfest runs through October in and around Waihi featuring events and activities for all ages, from the young to the young at heart. ONE of the popular events taking place is the Trolley Derby and Skateboard Competition.
The Trolley Derby and Skateboard Comp are free, fun for boys, girls, men and women, and whether you’ve done it before or not doesn’t matter. Give it a go, I bet you love it. Rules and guidelines are on the entry forms located on the Go Waihi website.
Martha Market
Time: Every 3rd Saturday of the month, from 8.30am – 1pm
Location: Waihi Memorial Hall and in Seddon and Haszard Streets
Waihi’s Memorial Hall and Seddon and Haszard streets will have a great variety of stalls selling their wares. It’s an ideal time to pick up something a little different, for you or perhaps early for a birthday coming up.
Stalls are free for children and non profit community groups too, so it’s an ideal opportunity to fund raise. You can call Jenny to book a stall on 863 9066.
Waihi Beach
Waihi Beach is one of new Zealand’s most beautiful surf beaches. For toddlers there is the very calm and safe Anzac Bay.
Location: 12 to 15 minutes drive from the motel.
Katikati Bird Gardens
A beautiful and extensive park and bird sanctuary the Katikati Bird Gardens feature a wide range of native and colourful birds. Set in delightful gardens of mature trees, lily ponds, wetlands and secret paths. A great gift shop with a bird and garden theme. Cafe serving coffee and light lunches. A great garden to visit, a family day out and place to unwind. For Bird enthusiasts the Katikati Bird Gardens are an oasis. Set on the edge of the harbour with a purpose built man made fresh water lake and with natural saline wetlands visitors can get up close and experience a fantastic area of the bird sanctuary.
The wetlands area are home to a number of Kawaupaka (little shags) and ocassionally Kotuku-ngutupapa (Royal Spoonbill), white faced herons nest in the magnolias, paradise shelducks, black swans and Papango(black teal) grace the ponds.
In the more formal areas of the gardens visitors can see Kea ( NZ Mountain Parrot), Kereru (Wood Pigeon), Kakariki ( NZ Parakeet).
www.birdgardens.co.nz
Waihi Golf Club
Established 1906, Waihi Golf Club is a wonderful par 72, 5685m golf course situated amongst beautiful lush green surroundings, overlooking the Waihi Township and surrounding farm land. The course is expertly maintained and managed and will be a challenge whatever your skill level. https://www.waihigolf.co.nz/
Location:
113 Woodlands Rd Waihi 3682
Contact:
David Campbell
021 638 347
