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Paihia Harbour, Paihia

4.6

#2 of 77 in Wildlife in Northland Region

Wildlife Area · Nature / Park

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Home to some of the area's finest restaurants and most picturesque views, Paihia Harbour hums with activity. Simply relax in one of the gardens or take a trip out onto the blue water to spot dolphins. A number of tours and water sports are offered from the harbor, including sea kayaking and paddleboarding. If you're feeling energetic, stretch your legs with one of the scenic walks that start here; they range in distance and difficulty but all offer superb vistas. For more information about the activities offered, visit the information center. Put Paihia Harbour and other Paihia attractions into our Paihia travel tool, and watch your holiday take shape.

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Tours to Paihia Harbour

BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Bay of Islands Discovery Tour from Paihia

4.5

Duration: 4h 30min

Tours from $93 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sundowner Sailing

5.0

Duration: 1h 50min

Tours from $64 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR *Popular Cruise Ship Tour* Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Shore Excursion

4.5

Duration: 5h 30min

Tours from $135 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Pahia Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Bay of Islands Tour

4.3

Duration: 4h

Tours from $208 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Bay of Islands Day Trip from Auckland

3.6

Duration: 10h

Tours from $468 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Group tour to Bay of Islands return from Auckland

5.0

Duration: 10h

Tours from $262 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR HMNZS Canterbury Dive Charters

Duration: 24h

Tours from $193 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR 3 Day Bay of Islands Winterless North Tour

Duration: 72h

Tours from $449 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR 3 Day Bay Of Islands Tour from Auckland including Waitangi and Cape Reinga

4.7

Tours from $613 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Ultimate Bay Experience (inc Russell by ferry)2 Hr -min 2 p/trike

5.0

Duration: 2h

Tours from $384 ›

Paihia Harbour reviews

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4.6

By Apolonia70

Lots of shopping opportunities, travel booking offices, helicopter, Thunder bike - shopping includes pharmacy and great walking. Several impressive restaurants over water. Perfect holiday location...

Lots of shopping opportunities, travel booking offices, helicopter, Thunder bike - shopping includes pharmacy and great walking. Several impressive restaurants over water. Perfect holiday location... more »
By Frank V

We both worked on a short stay of 2 day we are not easy please Guys. BUT we stayed for 4 days !! SO if your looking for somewhere to go. DO NOT pass up a chance to spend time here you WILL NOT regret.... more

We both worked on a short stay of 2 day we are not easy please Guys. BUT we stayed for 4 days !! SO if your looking for somewhere to go. DO NOT pass up a chance to spend time here you WILL NOT regret.... more »
By JJawandering

This is well situated for shops and restaurants. It is a good spot.to book tours. Also some lovely sandy beaches Kid and dog friendly. Very clean.

This is well situated for shops and restaurants. It is a good spot.to book tours. Also some lovely sandy beaches Kid and dog friendly. Very clean. more »

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By Dave Boller

Bay of Islands was a port of many on our 52-night cruise aboard Celebrity Eclipse & Paihia Wharf was the best tender port thusfar. The floating docks were in excellent condition & well maintained with restrooms immediately available at the adjacent yacht club. If that weren't enough, there were readily available free shuttle buses into town. Wonderful place!

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By Andrew Watts

Lovely location in Bay of Islands. Visited after a lunch cruise of the area. Very cool how the heli tours come in to land and take off from beside the wharf and its visitor centre and gift store.

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By Gaye Andersen

Bought some nice souvenirs from here and then went onto market. Lots of different handmade craft items.

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By William Lin

Paihia Wharf is where all the action happens. You can book and experience many activities here, including Helicopter, Parasailing and Hole in the Rock tours. You also catch the Passenger ferry across to Russell from here. There are some free parking further along the beach and restaurants nearby

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By P KS

A must place to stay. Also do the boat trip to the hole in the Rock. Brilliant.

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