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Paihia Harbour, Paihia

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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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Paihia Harbour reviews

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  • 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 »
  • 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 »
  • 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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  • 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!
  • 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.
  • Bought some nice souvenirs from here and then went onto market. Lots of different handmade craft items.
  • 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
  • A must place to stay. Also do the boat trip to the hole in the Rock. Brilliant.

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