We booked a last-minute night in Waihi Beach as we had a family reunion in a nearby town, and Heather's home was the perfect home base for us. Everything was brand new and well thought out, and Heather, Alfie and Sparky were very friendly hosts :) This would make a great spot to stay longer to explore the area and spend days at the beach (which is only a 2 minute drive away) and nights playing board games. The nearby Cafe Flat White also had amazing food and coffee to get us refuelled before heading back on the road. We will definitely be rebooking here when we are back down. Highly recommended :)