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Paihia Harbour
The resort town of Paihia services the villages and islands of the Bay of Islands.
Boasting the area’s best accommodation and restaurants, Paihia Harbour is the ideal place to base yourself while you explore this lovely part of New Zealand.
Hire a kayak to paddle out to the islands, follow the rivers winding in from the bay, or take a walk through kauri forest to lookouts over the water.
To walk from Paihia to neighboring Waitangi is a pleasant 40 minutes one way.
Practical Info
Paihia is 3 kilometers (2 miles) south of Waitangi on Te Ti Bay in the Bay of Islands.
Ferries leave from here to sail to nearby Russell on the facing peninsula.
Tours & Tickets
Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Tour from Bay of Islands
Take an action-packed day trip from Paihia to the tip of New Zealand’s North Island on a guided tour of Cape Reinga! The Waverider coach, built to traverse ... Read more
Location:
Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Bay of Islands Cape Brett 'Hole in the Rock' Cruise
This is the most popular cruise in the Bay for a good reason! The modern high speed catamaran escorts you in comfort around the Bay, past sandy beaches, rocky ... Read more
Location:
Paihia or Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Duration: 3 - 4 hours
Best of the Bay Supercruise - Original Cream Trip
The only authentic "Cream Trip". Fullers Bay of Islands have been delivering mail and supplies to island residents, exclusively for over 100 years. ... Read more
Location:
Paihia or Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Duration: 7 hours (approx.)
Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour including Scenic Flight
Discover the rugged natural beauty of Cape Reinga, located on the tip of New Zealand's North Island. Perfect for those short on time who want to make the most ... Read more
Location:
Paihia, New Zealand
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
