Top Things to do in Waipu
The 5 Best Free Things to do in Waipu, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Waipu, New Zealand including Uretiti Beach, Piroa Falls Track, Waipu Cave, Waipu Caves Track, Waipu Pancakes Rocks.
Restaurants in Waipu
1. Uretiti Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By PipD85
I love this DOC campsite and the amazing access to what seems like an endless white sand beach. So much space, even on a hot summers day you can find yourself a lovely spot. Easy driving distance to Waipu for shops and cafes.
2. Piroa Falls Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By lanialesavua
easy 5 min walk suitable for the whole family. falls are stunning and you can usually go for a dip! We took lunch and enjoyed it at the seated area!
3. Waipu Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By watts2311
Absolutely loved this experience. I was recommended to go here by a local and I’m so glad I did it. Drive down gravel road for 10 mins, Fairly big car park with a public toilet & free overnight camping option for self contained. Enter through the cave as seen in the picture, walk across the stream to the left and follow it through. Quite an easy walk through the cave, don’t have to go too far to see the glow worms. highly recommend taking a head torch for ease, if not I used my phone light, worked fine to see where I was stepping. I wore wellies and friends wore trainers - wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet as you walk through about 2/3 streams inside to cross over. Shortly after us there was a guided group going through about 1pm so made us feel at ease that we weren’t alone and going along the right track. 100% do this!!
4. Waipu Caves Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By 183yingl - Auckland, New Zealand
Nice place and casual adventure to see the amazing glow worms in the cave. Proper for family with children. Needs to walk in the water about knee height. So better wear long boots in winter or shorts in summer.
5. Waipu Pancakes Rocks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 520shaml - Auckland, New Zealand
The pancakes rocks are 5 minutes away from the parking lot. They are an amazing feat of nature. Well worth a visit. Recommended age 7 onwards. Fitness level - average but be prepared to climb on rocks.
