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Best beaches in Waihi Beach

5 ranked beaches in Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Waihi Beach

  1. 1

    Homunga Bay

    Remote-feeling cove reached by track, prized for dramatic coastal scenery.

    7.0
  2. 2

    North End Beach

    Recognized quieter end of Waihi Beach with direct access to coastal tracks and surf.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Orokawa Bay

    Walk-in cove north of Waihi Beach known for a wilder, photogenic setting.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Shelly Bay

    Small sheltered Bowentown-side bay suited to gentler water and scenic harbour views.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Waihi Beach

    A major western Bay of Plenty beach town with a long sandy shoreline and classic holiday feel.

    7.0

What makes Waihi Beach's beaches stand out?

Waihi Beach sits in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Waihi Beach or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.