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Admire the art of “Mural Town,” find birds and sculptures in the wetlands, walk the Haiku Pathway or follow the Katikati Cuisine Trail for gastronomic treats. 

Waihi and gold mining go way back and today the town and its mine are inseparable, both still going for gold. 

Waihi and gold mining go way back and today the town and its mine are inseparable, both still going for gold. 

Learn about the evolution of gold and silver mining and go on a tour to get close to the huge open pit of this still active mine.

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Waihi and gold mining go way back and today the town and its mine are inseparable, both still going for gold. 

Named one of New Zealand’s most scenic bike trails, this is a fun and energetic way to explore the Paeroa area and its mining history.

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Learn about the evolution of gold and silver mining and go on a tour to get close to the huge open pit of this still active mine.

Named one of New Zealand’s most scenic bike trails, this is a fun and energetic way to explore the Paeroa area and its mining history.

Named one of New Zealand’s most scenic bike trails, this is a fun and energetic way to explore the Paeroa area and its mining history.

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Named one of New Zealand’s most scenic bike trails, this is a fun and energetic way to explore the Paeroa area and its mining history.

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Named one of New Zealand’s most scenic bike trails, this is a fun and energetic way to explore the Paeroa area and its mining history.

From an old gold-mining town, Thames has turned into a quaint little oasis. All is not as mellow as it seems though…

From an old gold-mining town, Thames has turned into a quaint little oasis. All is not as mellow as it seems though…

Explore this rainforest gorge which has tunnels hollowed out by gold miners a rushing river, and calm pools that provide an excellent spot for swimming in the summer.

From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of colour in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.

Learn about the evolution of gold and silver mining and go on a tour to get close to the huge open pit of this still active mine.

Hamilton has the appeal of a country town and the cultural attractions of a city, and is close to many of New Zealand’s popular attractions on the North Island.

Learn about the evolution of gold and silver mining and go on a tour to get close to the huge open pit of this still active mine.

Named one of New Zealand’s most scenic bike trails, this is a fun and energetic way to explore the Paeroa area and its mining history.