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Waihi Beach
Located in the Western Bay of Plenty and the gateway to the Coromandel, Waihi Beach is a short 50 min drive from Tauranga, or a 2 hour drive from Auckland. A beautiful white sand beach, stretching 9km, it is one of New Zealand’s safest surf beaches, and has a great community feel.
Beach Access Mats
Beach Access Mats are available from Labour Weekend and remain out until Easter weekend. If you have any queries about the mats please contact: [email protected].
Beach Wheelchairs
There are two beach wheelchairs that can be hired FREE of charge for use on Waihi Beach. These chairs were kindly donated by a beach resident and local real estate agent LJ Hooker.
The wheelchairs are held at the Tasman Holiday Park (previously Top 10 at 15 Beach Rd) and can be booked via the following method:
Call the Tasman Holiday Park on 0800 924 448 (between 8am – 8pm) where the wheelchairs are being stored.
Book a date and time (2 hour usage) you wish to use the wheelchair. You’ll be asked to provide name and address details over the phone; and show your drivers licence upon pick up.
Collect the wheelchair from and return to, Tasman Holiday Park, 15 Beach Road, Waihi Beach.
They do also allow schools or organisations who need the wheelchairs for a day long or special event. Call the above number to arrange a special booking.
For any special queries about how to use the wheelchairs, email: [email protected]
