Title: Visit Waiau: 2026 Travel Guide for Waiau, Waikato | Expedia.com [Hotels in Waiau](https://expedia.com/Waiau-Hotels.d692482919245770752.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Waiau](https://expedia.com/Waiau-Vacation-Rentals.d692482919245770752.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Waiau](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Waiau.d692482919245770752.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Waiau](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waiau.d692482919245770752.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waiau Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Waiau.d692482919245770752.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waiau ## Travel Guide ![The Waterworks - Excellent view in our park visit ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967462/16cdd49b-505d-4794-9f9e-a2382025ba5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nice little pit spot - 3 minute walk in too!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692482919245770752/4b8305c6-e34c-4728-9dbc-0084b00579a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waiau Things to do - Waiau Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Waiau ![Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8797400/8797370/41ca9a3d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park 790 Hot Water Beach Road, Waikato Hot Water Beach $72 nightly $83 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (584 reviews) We stayed in a villa and it was lovely and cosy. Very clean and everything looked new! The property was well laid out with a large outdoor pool, cafe for morning coffees and snacks, movie nights and fish & chips available in the evening. Very friendly and helpful front desk staff! We enjoyed our ... Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=8797370&PinnedHotelID=8797370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692482919245770752) ![Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57490000/57481200/57481159/5bb5b126_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park 243 Colville Rd Coromandel Waikato $44 nightly $50 total Apr 20 - Apr 21 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly campground in Coromandel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews) Great accommodation. We stayed in the cabin kitchen which had everything we needed. The beach could be seen from the cabin from the bedroom and the veranda. The toilet and shower was literally next door to the cabin. Fabulous campsite for all. Would highly recommend 👌 🙂 Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F20%2F2026&endDate=4%2F21%2F2026&selected=57481159&PinnedHotelID=57481159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692482919245770752) ![Pacific Harbour Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1693700/1693674/f486baa6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pacific Harbour Villas 223 Main Rd Tairua $121 nightly $140 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (216 reviews) Parking was easy. They asked if I wanted a big bed, as it was just me I said no, but a twin bed ended up being too small. When they ask if you want a big bed, say yes. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=1693674&PinnedHotelID=1693674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692482919245770752) [See all 662 properties in Waiau](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=692482919245770752) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57490000/57481200/57481159/5bb5b126_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park 243 Colville Rd Coromandel Waikato Book a stay at this family-friendly campground in Coromandel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews) Great accommodation. We stayed in the cabin kitchen which had everything we needed. The beach could be seen from the cabin from the bedroom and the veranda. The toilet and shower was literally next door to the cabin. Fabulous campsite for all. Would highly recommend 👌 🙂 Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Coromandel-Hotels-Shelly-Beach-Top-10-Holiday-Park.h57481159.Hotel-Information) ![Pacific Harbour Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1693700/1693674/f486baa6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pacific Harbour Villas 223 Main Rd Tairua Book a stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (216 reviews) Parking was easy. They asked if I wanted a big bed, as it was just me I said no, but a twin bed ended up being too small. When they ask if you want a big bed, say yes. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tairua-Hotels-Pacific-Harbour-Villas.h1693674.Hotel-Information) ![Oceans Resort Whitianga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6430000/6420300/6420228/601a4b97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oceans Resort Whitianga 18 Eyre Stree Whitianga Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cathedral Cove and Lost Spring Thermal ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (322 reviews) All went well with the property, very clean, spacious, good shower, excellent service at reception and good parking for our car and trailer, very convenient to everything and close to restaurants. Will definitely stay there again and recommend it to our friends and relations. Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Whitianga-Hotels-Oceans-Resort-Whitianga.h6420228.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waiau](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=692482919245770752&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Waiau hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482919245770752&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[Mar 25 - Mar 26](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482919245770752&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482919245770752&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[Mar 26 - Mar 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482919245770752&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482919245770752&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482919245770752&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482919245770752&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692482919245770752&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The Waterworks - Excellent view in our park visit ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967462/16cdd49b-505d-4794-9f9e-a2382025ba5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waterworks You can find out about the history of Waiau with a visit to Waterworks. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Waterworks-Waiau.d553248621526967462.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waiau Kauri Grove Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waiau Kauri Grove during your travels in Waiau. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Waiau-Kauri-Grove-Waiau.d553248634015580325.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Waiau ![Driving Creek Railway showing general coastal views, landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323437/4d4d7217-ff52-4b4f-9b02-d9ba2f99788e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coromandel ![Coromandel Peninsula was one the highlights of our sightseeing around New Zealand. The nature in New Zealand is amazing all around, but the Coromandel Peninsula might have the most beautiful scenery with clear sea coves and lush temperate rainforests.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343709/696cd509-262e-4bc1-abf7-c7b65f4750a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kaimarama ![😍](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635928606656/aed60e21-be7a-4b84-b539-11a5e2e963c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Manaia - Cities near Waiau - Places of interest [Coromandel](https://expedia.com/Coromandel.dx180400)[Kaimarama](https://expedia.com/Kaimarama.dx6343709)[Kennedy Bay](https://expedia.com/Kennedy-Bay.dx6352838)[Manaia](https://expedia.com/Manaia.dx553248635928606656) - [Cathedral Cove ](https://expedia.com/Cathedral-Cove-Hahei.d6108210.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hahei Beach ](https://expedia.com/Hahei-Beach-Waikato.d6108212.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hot Water Beach ](https://expedia.com/Hot-Water-Beach-Waikato.d6108208.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cooks Beach ](https://expedia.com/Cooks-Beach-Waikato.d6108204.Vacation-Attraction) - [Driving Creek Railway ](https://expedia.com/Driving-Creek-Railway-Coromandel.d6323437.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Pinnacles ](https://expedia.com/The-Pinnacles-Coromandel-Forest-Park.d553248634280398874.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tairua Beach ](https://expedia.com/Tairua-Beach-Waikato.d6108214.Vacation-Attraction) - [New Chums Beach ](https://expedia.com/New-Chums-Beach-Waikato.d553248634270803851.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Coromandel Smoking Co. ](https://expedia.com/The-Coromandel-Smoking-Co-Coromandel.d553248621532610889.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shakespeare Cliff Lookout ](https://expedia.com/Shakespeare-Cliff-Lookout-Cooks-Beach.d6108206.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sandy Bay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Sandy-Bay-Beach-Waikato.d6108192.Vacation-Attraction) - [Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery ](https://expedia.com/Purangi-Estate-The-Purangi-Winery-Waikato.d553248621532610904.Vacation-Attraction) - [Coromandel Goldfields Centre & Stamper Battery ](https://expedia.com/Coromandel-Goldfields-Centre-Stamper-Battery-Coromandel.d6108186.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mercury Bay ](https://expedia.com/Mercury-Bay-Waikato.d553248621532610892.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rapaura Water Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Rapaura-Water-Gardens-Coromandel-Forest-Park.d6313133.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lonely Bay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Lonely-Bay-Beach-Waikato.d6108202.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mercury Bay Museum ](https://expedia.com/Mercury-Bay-Museum-Whitianga.d553248621526967463.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stony Bay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Stony-Bay-Beach-Waikato.d6108196.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tapapakanga Regional Park ](https://expedia.com/Tapapakanga-Regional-Park-Auckland.d6111640.Vacation-Attraction) - [Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds ](https://expedia.com/Flaxmill-Bay-Camp-Grounds-Waikato.d553248635976474466.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club ](https://expedia.com/Mercury-Bay-Golf-Country-Club-Whitianga.d553248621592223742.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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