Gilmour Reserve Tours

Gilmour Reserve featuring a lake or waterhole, a park and a fountain

Waihi featuring a river or creek and a park

Waihi showing a lake or waterhole and bird life

Waihi which includes a park and a river or creek

Visit Gilmour Reserve

Protected from development, Gilmour Reserve attracts an impressive range of fauna. Find out how the local community has worked closely to preserve the natural environment here.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when visiting Waihi. Gilmour Reserve is an ideal place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other worthwhile spots to consider. The Waterlily Gardens, Owharoa Falls, and Orokawa Bay are not far from the nature reserve and and will cap off your day nicely.

Popular places to visit

Seddon St

You can find out about the history of Waihi when you stop by Seddon St. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Martha Mine

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.

Owharoa Falls

Join locals splashing in the pool of the first of three beautiful waterfalls dotted along the Taieri Stream outside Waikino.

Historical Athenree Homestead

You can find out about the history of Athenree Gorge when you stop by Historical Athenree Homestead. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Karangahake Gorge

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.

Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides

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.