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Find Balance and Peace at Hidden Springs
Hidden Springs is a native bush retreat with two standalone, fully private, self‑contained one‑bedroom lodges in the idyllic Karangahake Gorge.
Owharoa Falls Track
Discover mining relics, travel alongside the Ohinemuri River, and experience the large Karangahake Gorge. 45 or 4 hour return
A short stroll from the roadside reveals the breathtaking Owharoa Falls, one of New Zealand’s must-visit waterfalls.
Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway
Karangahake
Experiences
Karangahake Nature Reserve
Discover a fully fenced native bird reserve with spring creeks, kauri plantings, and a hand-built walking track, alongside heritage museums and unique farm animal experiences.
Hauraki Rail Trail
This diverse trail offers unforgettable rides along expansive coastline, lush farmland, and the dramatic Karangahake Gorge. It's free to ride, easy to access and perfect for all ages.
An afternoon
out in Waikino
Pop over to Waikino and start with lunch at the Station Cafe, set inside the original 1897 railway station. Then head to the Victoria Battery site, where a 1.2 km, two‑foot‑gauge tramway winds through a fascinating six-acre slice of gold-mining history. Then round it off with dinner and a drink at the historic Waikino Hotel.
Just a 5-minute drive away you'll find the quiet village of waikino
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Victoria Battery Tramway & Museum
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Waikino Station Cafe
Waikino Historic Bar & Tavern
Kauri Art Gallery
A journey to
and from Waihi
Rent a bike and spend the morning cycling scenic Section C of the Hauraki Rail Trail into Waihi. Discover the town’s gold‑mining heritage at the Gold Discovery Centre or on a guided tour, then grab a bite to eat and browse the Waihi Arts Centre & Museum. In the afternoon, head out to Waihi Beach for sun and sea—then, when you’re ready to wind down, hop on the heritage railway back toward Waikino.
Waihi is just a cycling adventure away, a train ride, or a 20 minute drive
Waihi Beach
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Waihi Art Museum
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Gold Discovery Centre & Tours
Goldfield's Heritage Railway
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