Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Waihi travel guide

Waihi Tourism | Waihi Guide

You're Going to Love Waihi

With a population of 4,619, Waihi is a must-see destination in Waikato, New Zealand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Waihi has to offer.

When to visit Waihi

Waihi in November
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waihi in November
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waihi

Plane

Although Waihi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tauranga (TRG), which is located 28 miles from Waihi. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air India, Air China and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Waihi from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 8h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Waihi is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 70 miles from Waihi. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

Although Waihi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tauranga (TRG), which is located 28 miles from Waihi. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air India, Air China and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Waihi from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 8h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Waihi is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 70 miles from Waihi. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Waihi

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Waihi

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waihi

Hiring a car in Waihi

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Waihi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Waihi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

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