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The Bay of Islands is in the Far North of New Zealand, about 3.5 hours drive from Auckland. Paihia is the main waterfront town in the Bay of Islands and is a starting point for all cruises and bus tours and to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. It is long, picturesque bay with sandy beaches, cafes, shops and a wide range of tourist amenities.

Paihia activities include:

  • Cruises around the Bay of Islands including Roberton Island and the Hole in the Rock
  • Dolphin watching and swimming with dolphins
  • Tall ship and catamaran sailing in the Bay
  • Parasailing, kayaking and waka (Maori canoe) rides
  • Wairoro Adventure Park
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Golf Course
  • Tours to Cape Reinga/90 Mile Beach (depart Paihia daily)
  • Shopping, cafes and bars
  • Deep-sea fishing and sport fishing trips
  • Swimming and coastal walks
  • Passenger ferry to historic Russell
  • Cultural night show or dinner cruise

Other Bay of Islands activities:

  • Haruru Falls and bush walk
  • Kerikeri arts & crafts, wineries and historic Stone Store
  • Quad biking and horse trekking
  • Kerikeri Golf Course
  • Bay of Islands Farmers' Market (every Sunday morning)
Sailing
Fishing Paihai Wharf Shopping

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