Paihia is a main town of the magnificent Bay of Islands. Paihia is an ideal location to base yourself when you visit the Islands. Paihia has beautiful beaches, friendly locals, seaside cafés and bars, plus many attractions and activities on offer.
From Paihia Habour you can go parasailing, sailing,
scuba diving, kayaking, fishing or go swimming
with dolphins. Waitangi is only a short distance away where
you can visit the Treaty House, one of New Zealand's most historic sites,
being the place where both Maori and European joined in signing the Treaty
of Waitangi in 1840.
Paihia Accommodation & Tourist Information.
There is great range of accommodation
in Paihia. There are a number of quality apartments,
motels and backpackers, bed and breakfast, holiday
homes, hotels, and lodges located in the township. Being a popular holiday destination Paihia has
all the most facilities tourist need, including information centre, internet
cafe, banks, post office, super market.
The Nautilus Resort offers luxuriously appointed two bedroom apartments and self-catering studio units. Accommodation units are tastefully furnished and have super king beds. Facilities at the Bay of Islands Nautilus Resort include a stunning 16 metre swimming pool set in sub-tropical gardens, a tennis court, children’s playground, and ample parking for cars and boat trailers.
Centabay Lodge is a friendly budget & backpackers accommodation located in the centre of Paihia, just a couple of minutes walk from the bus stop, wharf, beaches, banks, shops & restaurants. We have studio units that can accommodate up to four people. The units come with a T.V, bathroom facilities and kitchenette. Double rooms with ensuite and twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities are also available.
The Kingsgate Hotel Paihia is situated on the waterfront near the Paihia wharf and township. The Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia is the ideal base from which to explore the attractions of the Bay of Islands.
Escondido is a superb home now available for holiday rental. Situated in the heart of central Paihia, within an easy stroll of the boats , beaches and Kayaks, canoes, cafes, cruises, restaurants, or Bush walking, a historic bar it is all here. Escondido, has 2 Queen size bedrooms both with there own ensuites, super comfortable queen size beds, with electric blankets, makes it as cosy in winter as in summer.
Our quality accommodation consists of one B&B room and two self contained apartments/suites with all modern amenities. Absolute Bliss is a new luxurious self contained apartments/suites with wonderful sea and bush views. Located in the heart of Paihia, 4 minutes walk to shops, café,s restaurants and the wharf. Quiet, sunny and central, a perfect retreat to relax or explore our beautiful Bay of Islands on a cruise, dolphin watching.
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands is a superbly located waterfront hotel and resort complex with conference facilities. The resort complex shares a parklands with the Waitangi Treaty House, one of New Zealand's most historic visitor attractions. The hotel is located a short drive from Paihia, the main departure point for boat trips, sightseeing ferry, deep sea fishing and many aquatic activities in the Bay of Islands.
Getting to Paihia
Air: There are two airports nearby, Whangarei, 1 hour
from Paihia, and Kerikeri, 20 minutes from Paihia. Both have regular flights
to Auckland.
Self Drive: Paihia is just three hours drive from Auckland
along the Twin Coast Discovery Highway, a world class touring route which
leaves and returns from Auckland.
Coach: There are number of companies provide regular
services to and from Paihia
Bay of Islands
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