- Beach
- Boat launch
- Cycle hire
- Fishing
- Golf
- Swimming (Outdoor)
- Games Room
- TV Room
- Internet Access
- Water Sports
Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park is uniquely located in the sunny Bay of Plenty at the northern end of Tauranga Harbour, close to Waihi Beach. Our all-season destination has a tranquil, park-like setting where great memories are created and a relaxing holiday for the whole family is guaranteed!
Guests are free to enjoy the natural hot mineral pools on the premises. The pure, soft water feels wonderful to the skin. There is a constant flow of water in the pools, creating lots of lovely bubbles to help you unwind even more. Both pools are drained and cleaned every evening so we can guarantee you will always find them immaculate. Kayaks are also available for hire to campers.
There are many activities in the area of Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park and we offer several accommodation options for you to choose from. We have spacious 2-bedroom Motel Units and Deluxe Chalets available (each with SKY TV) and we certainly don’t compromise on space for tent and campervan sites. We welcome inspection of our park and accommodation units.
While staying at Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park, you don’t want to miss visiting nearby Waihi Beach. Many folk choose to walk across the estuary from the Park to Waihi Beach at mid-to-low tide (about 7 min). Or take a 5 min. drive to Waihi Beach.
This fantastic ocean beach offers eight kilometres of unspoilt, white sand, is one of New Zealand’s safest swimming beaches, and is great for walking and enjoying the fresh sea air! Gather your own tuatua, a delightfiul local shellfish delicacy.
Waihi Beach is popular with surfers, boogie boarders, kayakers and kite boarders. The charming little town has some unique pottery, art and craft shops, as well as a number of great cafes.
At the north end of Waihi Beach a track crosses the headland to Orokawa Bay. Here you will find a very scenic spot with many beautiful Pohutukawa trees - a fantastic picnic spot!
The historical settlement of Bowentown is located at the southern end of the beach. Anzac Bay is known for its peaceful, sheltered beach on the Tauranga Harbour. A short walk north over the headland leads you to the delightful Shelly Bay - a tranquil picnic spot far from the madding crowd.