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Pillion Passenger Tours
Take a pillion passenger tour on the back of a Harley Davidson Softail being driven by our experienced local guides.  Tours from 1 hour to 8 hours to choose from, to many locations around the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Waikato. 

Helmets, jackets and gloves provided for the tour. 

Prices for tours start from $150 per person.

Self Guided Tours
If you have a motorbike licence then you can hire a Harley from us and drive yourself, minimum rental half a day.  Rentals start from $190 for a half day.

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A nostalgic rail journey from Waihi to Waikino through historic gold country.

• Trains depart daily.
• Great cafe, serving quality coffee and delicious country fare at Waikino Station.
• Group bookings for dining and train by appointment.

Railway:
Wrigley St, WAIHI
P: 07 863 8251 (bookings)
P: 07 863 9020 (office)

Cafe:
Waikino Railway Station, SH 2, WAIKINO
P: 07 863 8640
F: 07 863 8640

Train departs:
Waihi: 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm.
Waikino: 11.45am, 1.15pm & 2.45pm (non-return).

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Displays, information, videos available at the Golden Legacy Centre, or visit the viewing platform.

The Education Centre provides curriculum-linked school programmes and resource material.

Guided tours are available weekdays. Bookings essential.

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Off Road Motorcycle Tours and Rentals

We have rides and adventure activities for all abilities, coaching clinics, 1/2 day, full day and multi day Adventure Rides. Exciting Multi Thrill weekends!

Come with us and share the magic of the wild and rugged side of New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula.

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Located on the site of the Victoria Battery gold ore processing plant. Historic ore roasting kilns and extraction tunnel.

Museum with photographic collection and tramway around the site with commentary.

Access from Karangahake Walkway.

Tour parties by arrangement.

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Gold mining history museum, art gallery, crafts and souvenir shop.

Admission charged, under 5s free, family concession.

Wheelchair access.

Tour parties by arrangement.

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• 15 enchanting acres of gardens, ponds and established grounds.
• Delightful cafe.
• 40 plus waterlily varieties to view or buy.
• Fantastic function venue.
• Contemporary architectural self-contained cottages (available all year round)

'Lily Pad' and 'Lotus' cottages are privately set within 15 enchanting acres of gardens, ponds and established park-like grounds.

Though fully self-contained, B & B or catered stays are also offered. Open-plan, and designed to maximise your garden experience, spacious decks ensure summer relaxation, while cosy fires ensure a snug winter.

Both cottages feature a King-sized bed and ensuite bathroom. 'LilyPad' also has a double mezzanine - a unique experience for extra guests.