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Paihia is one of the most popular towns in the Bay of Islands.

Art, Culture and Heritage

Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Centre, Opua Forest Walk
Wine  Tasting & Lunch Adventures
Waitangi Admission Pass

Waitangi Admission Pass

Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and waka

Scenic Circuit
Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Enjoy the magical views from the Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Wine Tasting & Scenic Adventure

Islands

Hole in the Rock Helicopter Scenic Flight
Scenic Circuit
Rainbow Warrior and Reef Dive

Rainbow Warrior and Reef Dive

Diving The Rainbow Warrior Wreck

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Enjoy the magical views from the Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Canterbury Wreck and Reef Dive
Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Sailing on a comfortable cruising catamaran

Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Parasailing in the Bay of Islands
Hole in the Rock Helicopter Landing Experience

Hole in the Rock Helicopter Landing Experienc...

Exclusive opportunity to land on the Hole in the Rock

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch

Maori Culture

Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Centre, Opua Forest Walk
Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Enjoy the magical views from the Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Waitangi Admission Pass

Waitangi Admission Pass

Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and waka

Tourist Information About Paihia

 Paihia is one of the most popular towns in the Bay of Islands. It sits right on the water and offers great access to beaches, islands, and historic places. The town has a friendly, relaxed feel and is easy to explore on foot. One of the main attractions is the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, just a few minutes from town. This is where New Zealand’s founding treaty was signed, and the site includes a museum, meeting house, and guided tours.

Paihia also has a small town centre with cafés, shops, and galleries. You can walk along the waterfront, enjoy the sea views. There are also scenic lookouts and walking tracks nearby. Some paths lead through native bush or along the coast, offering peaceful spots to stop and enjoy the view. With its mix of nature, culture, and history, Paihia is a great base for exploring the Bay of Islands. 

 

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