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Outdoor Activities

Waihi Academy is located on a 6-hectre piece of land which visitors are welcome to walk around and explore.
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Country Crossing

We offer 2 of the Walking tracks and 1 Mountain bike track – distance from 1630m to 2000m. Starts from our Pikorua (Single Twist) through to Redwood, Lavender farm and Edible forest. You may bring your own mountain bike or group hire is available from Waihi Academy.


Lavender farm visit

You are welcome to visit the farm, walk around lavender fields and enjoy the nature. Lavender's magnificent blooms from January - February, best to visit around this time in order to experience the earthy floral scent.

Organic Kiwifruit farm visit

Experience a 1100m short walk from Manaia building, walk via pond, pass through Lavender farm land to Organic Kiwifruit farm. The farm produce red, green and yellow kiwifruits throughout the year, normally harvest in March - April.


What we offer at Waihi Academy

We provide high quality comfortable living environment with modern facilities and central heating system.
Facilities
Here at Waihi Academy, we have a range of facilities which are available for use for your school camp, individual requirements can be discussed further, and adjustments can be made for all, where possible.

Admin,
Classrooms,
Cafeteria.
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Accommodation
We have two dormitories, each can accommodate 120 people comfortably, the dorm buildings have different types of rooms accommodating different numbers of people depending on what your needs are.
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Catering
Catering is included as part the school camp package. We only offer vegetarian and non-alcoholic options with regards to catering as that is part of who we are and what we stand for here at Waihi Academy.
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Outdoor Activities
Waihi Academy is located on a 6-hectre piece of land which visitors are welcome to walk around and explore. There is a sports field and outdoor basketball court on-site which can be used.
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Our venue for hire

Site visits are welcome and can be arranged through appointment.
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