Coromandel Map
Static map of the Coromandel Peninsula. Map © copyright & design map by: www.dreamland.co.nz - do not use without permission....
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Static map of the Coromandel Peninsula. Map © copyright & design map by: www.dreamland.co.nz - do not use without permission....Sustainability
“We want to pass the gift of what we have at Waihi Beach on to future generations and as such we are committed to ongoing sustainability.“ Sustainability Statement Ali Whyte and Greg Lawn, Waihi Beach Lodge Coromandel Sustainable Tourism Group We are currently taking part in the Coromandel Sus...
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“We want to pass the gift of what we have at Waihi Beach on to future generations and as such we are committed to ongoing sustainability.“ Sustainability Statement Ali Whyte and Greg Lawn, Waihi...Honeymooners from Europe
Last week we had 2 couples stay at Waihi Beach on their honeymoons from the UK & Germany. Orokawa Bay. Photo: Barry Jesney With the couple from the UK the guy had been to New Zealand 10 years ago and was here showing off NZ to his new wife and was full of the praise of the scenery beauty in...
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Last week we had 2 couples stay at Waihi Beach on their honeymoons from the UK & Germany. Orokawa Bay. Photo: Barry Jesney With the couple from the UK the guy had been to New Zealand 10 years...Google Map
Waihi Beach Lodge on Google Maps. Driving Times Auckland City to Waihi Beach - 2.0 hours Auckland International Airport to Waihi Beach - 1.5 hours Waihi Beach to Whitianga - 2 hours Waihi Beach to Rotorua - 1.5 hours Waihi Beach to Matamata (Hobbiton) - 1 hour Waihi Beach to Waitomo (Glow worm...
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Waihi Beach Lodge on Google Maps. Driving Times Auckland City to Waihi Beach - 2.0 hours Auckland International Airport to Waihi Beach - 1.5 hours Waihi Beach to Whitianga - 2 hours Waihi Beach t...Check Availability / Book Online
All bookings will be instantly confirmed at the time of booking. You will be directed to our secure server to make your booking. Tariff includes the New Zealand Goods and Services Tax of 15% Payment Policy: No deposit is required to secure your reservation but we do require your credit card details...
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All bookings will be instantly confirmed at the time of booking. You will be directed to our secure server to make your booking. Tariff includes the New Zealand Goods and Services Tax of 15% Payment...Spring is here - Summer's on it's way!
It must be spring time - kowahi trees in blossom,new born lambs running round in the paddocks and daffodils a plenty. The beach is getting ready for summer - sand is slowly coming back to the beach after the winter of easterly winds , retailers, cafes and the accommodation sector are readying thems...
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It must be spring time - kowahi trees in blossom,new born lambs running round in the paddocks and daffodils a plenty. The beach is getting ready for summer - sand is slowly coming back to the beach a...Graffiti at Waihi Beach
It is pretty disappointing to see the Waihi Beach sign on SH2 coming from Katikati to Waihi Beach now graffitied. It appears to have been done some time late last week or on the weekend. I know we have done well to escape this menace for this long but it does not mean we have to like it. Those who...
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It is pretty disappointing to see the Waihi Beach sign on SH2 coming from Katikati to Waihi Beach now graffitied. It appears to have been done some time late last week or on the weekend. I know we h...Waihi Beach & Southern Coromandel
The agent famil is over and fingers crossed we now have some converts to seeing what a beautiful piece of paradise we have here in Southern Coromandel including Waihi Beach. There were initial comments like - "we did not realise how much there was to see and do, we had always sent our clients north...
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The agent famil is over and fingers crossed we now have some converts to seeing what a beautiful piece of paradise we have here in Southern Coromandel including Waihi Beach. There were initial commen...Kite Day at Waihi Beach
Another great kite day at Island view reserve Waihi Beach yesterday. It was great to see families with their kids having a crack at getting kites up and flying.Great to see many generations within each family turning up - there were plenty of grandparents on hand to help their grandkids learn the s...
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Another great kite day at Island view reserve Waihi Beach yesterday. It was great to see families with their kids having a crack at getting kites up and flying.Great to see many generations within ea...Mother Nature and Waihi Beach
Just taking a walk along the beach recently revealed mother nature had been doing what it does best. Sand has disappeared from the beach by the thousands of cubic metres to the right of the Mako Rd entrance right along the beach and the sand has a black tinge to it.Local maori said the black in th...
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Just taking a walk along the beach recently revealed mother nature had been doing what it does best. Sand has disappeared from the beach by the thousands of cubic metres to the right of the Mako Rd...Waihi Beach on TV1 news
Unbelievable - yep we have finally broken through and folk now know we exist. Waihi Beach appears on the lead in page to TV1's weather on Saturday night @ approx 6.25 pm- we are making it now - we have been discovered! We think its about time Waihi Beach got mentioned. No not Waihi or little Waihi...
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Unbelievable - yep we have finally broken through and folk now know we exist. Waihi Beach appears on the lead in page to TV1's weather on Saturday night @ approx 6.25 pm- we are making it now - we ha...Waihi Beach & The Barrier
Recently there has been talk about replacing/upgrading the library in Waihi - this is how they get by on the Barrier and get by they do. At Waihi Beach we have a very good library and it would be 4 or 5 times the size of the one above and it appears to be very well used....
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Recently there has been talk about replacing/upgrading the library in Waihi - this is how they get by on the Barrier and get by they do. At Waihi Beach we have a very good library and it would be...Agents visiting Waihi Beach and Southern Coromandel
We have 10 or so inbound tour operators (agents who for the most part act for wholesalers somewhere else in the world) coming to see the Coromandel later this month spending a day in both northern and southern Coromandel. The Homunga to Waihi Beach walking track In southern Coromandel they will be...
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We have 10 or so inbound tour operators (agents who for the most part act for wholesalers somewhere else in the world) coming to see the Coromandel later this month spending a day in both northern and...Greed - not the greatest advertisement for Tourism
I read this morning about the Olympics (less than 1 month to go) in London that there are great deals to be had in accommodation and shows around the city. Amazing state of affairs considering the Olympics is supposed to be a major draw-card and I thought beds would be at a premium. Not so - hotels...
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I read this morning about the Olympics (less than 1 month to go) in London that there are great deals to be had in accommodation and shows around the city. Amazing state of affairs considering the Oly...Banana Crunch Cake
4oz Butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup mashed banana 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 ¼ cups selfraising flour ½ tsp baking soda 6 Tb water Method Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in banana and vanilla essence. Sift in flour and soda and mix carefully. Stir in water and m...
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4oz Butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup mashed banana 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 ¼ cups selfraising flour ½ tsp baking soda 6 Tb water Method Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat wel...Waihi Beach Lodge - Trip Advisor Excellence Award 2012
Recently we received a Trip Advisor Excellence award for 2012 - We are both humbled and very pleased that guests have felt they have been looked after very well. This award is arrived at by taking the ratings your guests give you when they complete a review after staying at your property and it mea...
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Recently we received a Trip Advisor Excellence award for 2012 - We are both humbled and very pleased that guests have felt they have been looked after very well. This award is arrived at by taking th...The honeymoon theme continues
The honeymoon theme continues as over the past week we have had honeymooners from France and Germany a stay with us and finally on the weekend we had a Kiwi bride and groom stay on their wedding night. Also visiting was a couple from Canada who had come out for a wedding in Napier where the bride...
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The honeymoon theme continues as over the past week we have had honeymooners from France and Germany a stay with us and finally on the weekend we had a Kiwi bride and groom stay on their wedding ni...Honeymooners this time from France
Two couples with french connections have stayed with us at Waihi Beach Lodge over the last week on their honeymoons. The first couple - she was from around Waihi Beach and he was from France - both living in Queensland where they are both jockeys - married at Tuapiro Point arriving at their ceremo...
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Two couples with french connections have stayed with us at Waihi Beach Lodge over the last week on their honeymoons. The first couple - she was from around Waihi Beach and he was from France - both...Waihi Beach Surf Club Sports Day 100 years old January 1st 2013
An article in the NZ Herald on Waihi Beach Surf Club Sports Day 100 years old January 1st 2013
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An article in the NZ Herald on Waihi Beach Surf Club Sports Day 100 years old January 1st 2013Whiskey Glaze for Xmas Ham
I cooked my first glaze for a ham at the Xmas just past. The recipe called for some cloves, a jar of apricot jam, i/4 cup of whiskey and a table spoon of wholegrain mustard. Prior to glazing the ham score it in diagonals and in each diagonal put in a glove Mix the ingredients together and then baste...
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