We took the walk from Waihi Beach towards the bay with the detour via the waterfalls: very nice! Please note: there is no possible loop -> one way and return; to find the waterfall you have to go up the river bed to the end and turn left then come back. Superb beach; beautiful canopy. Some nice climbs and descents too! Family walk in 3h30 walking well - 8.5km

Hike of around 30 one way, the secret beach is nice but what was worth the most for me was the route to get there, because we had a view from above. There are toilets (I think dry) at the arrival of the beach. Bring water because you won't find any and the walk has quite a few climbs.

Definitely in my personal top 5 nature adventures in New Zealand! I went for a run over the Hill and have had the lonely beach only for myself - insane! Its possible to climb the rocks at the End of the Beach. For a extra adventure: follow the river to a small waterfall though the woods

Great walk, amazing views. Both ways took us around two hours. There is even a toilet on the track!

Really nice walk to the Bay! Beautiful white beach with turquoise sea. But don't go to the waterfall, the walk up there is not worth it. There are way prettier falls and nicer hikes!

Awesome views, easy track, well worth it

Great beach and an easy walk, if you go on a week day you might be the only one there!

Well worth the walk . Relatively easy stroll to quiet beach. Good swimming spot.

Good fishing spot

Definitely do it! And its even more worthwhile to go from the beach to the waterfall. Is signposted. You have to follow the river, cross it often, climb over rocks and stones and through bushes. The waterfall is very high!