Waihou is a rural settlement in the Matamata-Piako District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.

It is located on State Highway 26 between Te Aroha and Morrinsville and west of the Waihou River.

Waihou was a pioneer settlement with most settlers coming from England, Scotland, and Ireland.

[4]: 264 In 1880 Waihou was a hamlet, with a school service conducted out of a private home, a hall, and a hotel.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 63.2% had no religion, 22.6% were Christian, and 0.9% were Hindu.

[8] Waihou School opened in 1880 in the town hall and served 15 students.