Things to Do in Waipu

• Waipu Highland Games
  A highlight of the town's calendar is the annual Highland Games, a New Year celebration of its ancestry with caber tossing, pipe bands and Scottish country dancing. Held at Caledonian Park on 1 January.
• House of Memories
  Home to the town's museum, which contains photos and belongings of the town's early Scottish settlers. The Visitor Centre is also housed here.
• Waipu Cove
  One of Bream Bay's excellent surfing beaches, it offers an enticing combination of sparkling waters and white sands. The beach is safe for swimming and boating and has panoramic views of Bream Bay.
• Waipu Caves
  Explore a glow worm-filled passage located 13km west of the town. The visitor centre can provide a map or suggest guided tours. The caves are signposted from Waipu Caves Road.
• Mangawhai Coastal Walkway
  This 1.5-2hr walk (one-way) offers extensive views out to the hauraki Gulf and islands. The visitor centre has details.
• Winter@Waipu
  In June July and August come and join in this community festival.  The village of Waipu is a vibrant and creative community, with strong scottish roots, and this festival showcases some of this local talent.