Waihi Beach North End Mining History

Waihi Beach North End Mining History

Sunday, 13 April 2025

Discover the history of Waihi Beach Gold Mining and the Treasure Island Reef. Our guide is from the Robinson family and has a wealth of knowledge and has some fascinating stories.

Children over the age of 10 years welcomed with parent or guardian. Some dangerous areas close to cliff edges.

Main Photo Credit and description:
Sinking on the Treasure Island Reef
Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 43, September 1999
An incidental view of the northern headland at Waihi Beach, circa 1905-10, showing the Waihi Beach Goldmining Company’s shaft headframe and associated powerhouse with its twin chimney stacks. The nearby hut (directly above the figures) may have served as a blacksmith’s workshop and assay house.

Restrictions: There are 25 spaces only for this trip so be in quick!