Character Cottage situated in the Coromandel Town of Waihi. Tui Cottage is a Waihi Railway house with 3 bedrooms, one bathroom and laundry. Tui Cottage sleeps 6 people, is only a few minutes walk to the Waihi Train Station, only a few minutes drive to the Waihi Town Centre and 11 kms to Waihi Beach. Ideal for families, this house is fully furnished, including TV, comfortable couches, dining table, microwave and washing machine. Wheelchair accessible with Ramp, and disabled shower. Situated by the Waihi Goldfields Historic Railway, Tui Cottage is an ideal base for Cycling on the Hauraki Rail trail (only 400m away). This Waihi accommodation is an affordable option for Familes or groups wanting a quick getaway from the city. Only an hour and a half from Auckland! Waihi township is situated near the east coast of the North Island, within ninety minutes’ drive of half the population of New Zealand, including the major cities of Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua. Whether it’s exploring ‘all things gold’ at the Gold Discovery Centre, cycling the Hauraki Rail Trail or taking in the breathtaking views 200m down into the open pit gold mine, Waihi is a great place to experience the real New Zealand. There is also the haunting beauty of Karangahake Gorge, the heritage Goldfields Railway and the fascinating Waihi Museum. You can also take an ‘inside the fence’ tour of the Martha gold mine and visit the photogenic 100-year-old Cornish Pumphouse as you walk the 4km Pit Rim Walkway. The current workings take place over the historic underground Martha Mine (in operation from the 1880s to 1952). The walkway has amazing views over the town and surrounding area. Check out the Gold Discovery Centre for full information on the town. Waihi has a mix of shops, restaurants and cafés and is only 11km away from the sparkling sands and surf of Waihi Beach. An excellent location to start your cycling Holiday! One of the best ways to explore this area is on two wheels. The Hauraki Rail Trail, part of the New Zealand Cycle Trail, is a 82km ride that links Thames, Paeroa, Te Aroha and Waihi. Completed in late 2012, the 2-3-day ride follows the historic railway corridor which has resulted in a flat, wide, offroad trail. The trail showcases the area’s pioneering past and passes by old mining relics, the Karangahake Gorge and character pubs and cafés. ‘World famous in New Zealand’, For a delightful day trip, take a drive around the Coromandel. The drive around this volcanic peninsula is absolutely stunning as the road clings to the ocean for many parts, then diverts inland into beautiful native bush and mountains with many places to stop along the way for an awesome day! Waihi is a fantastic base for nearby attractions and events such as the Paeroa Battle of the Streets Motorcycle Race and the Whangamata Beach Hop.