Paihia Harbour
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Paihia Harbour
Paihia Harbour
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Restaurants
76 within 5 kms

Third Wheel Coffee Co.
126
0.2 km$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • New Zealand

Terra Restaurant
141
0.2 km$$$$ • European • Contemporary • Fusion

Letz Cafe
222
0.1 km$ • Dessert • Cafe • New Zealand

Zane Grey's Restaurant and Bar
1,072
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • International • New Zealand • Vegetarian Friendly

El Cafe
482
0.4 km$ • Quick Bites • Mexican • Latin

GREENS Paihia
1,270
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Thai

Tipsy Oyster Tapas & Bar Restaurant
250
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • Asian

JFC
132
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • New Zealand

Charlotte’s Kitchen
1,291
84 m$$ - $$$ • Seafood • European • Contemporary

Legends Restaurant
358
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • International • Contemporary
Attractions
24 within 10 kms

Bay of Islands i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
298
0.2 kmVisitor Centres

St Paul's Anglican Church
33
0.3 kmArchitectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

Waitangi Treaty Grounds
5,152
1.6 kmHistoric Sites • Gardens

Full Circle Day Walk
1
0.6 kmPiers & Boardwalks • Cemeteries

Pompallier Mission and Printery
621
3.2 kmHistoric Sites

Flagstaff Hill
476
3.8 kmHistoric Sites

Opua Forest Lookout Track
54
1.4 kmNature & Wildlife Areas • Lookouts

Christ Church
372
3.4 kmChurches & Cathedrals

Waitangi National Trust & Treaty House
142
2.1 kmHistoric Sites • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Russell Museum
309
3.4 kmSpeciality Museums
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4.5
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Shelley M
Albany, New Zealand448 contributions
I bet this gets crazy busy in summer season. Great views and on a nice day you could easily spend a couple of hours here soaking it up.
Written 12 March 2022
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Esther B
Levin, New Zealand17 contributions
Great waterfront, info centre, attractive area, ferries- nice space.
Clean area, eateries, regular ferry service.
Clean area, eateries, regular ferry service.
Written 30 June 2021
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Anthony G
Wellington, New Zealand1,145 contributions
Family
Lots going on at the harbour in terms of activities and tings to do, especially getting the ferry over to Russell. If your visiting the are your sure to stop off here and either grab a bite to eat , souvenir or get on a boat.
Written 10 April 2021
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Travelbug
Auckland, New Zealand13 contributions
Family
Nice place to hang out with lots of eateries around, very limited parking but overall we enjoyed us being there.
Written 12 January 2021
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nicmack
NZ195 contributions
Couples
A great spot to take in sunshine and the views. Grab a bike or paddleboard from the hire shop and zip to zane greys for lunch
Written 4 January 2021
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Crayeater
Hamilton, New Zealand67 contributions
After spending the day in Cape Reinga it was only a brief stay in Paihia for me but still a great way to spend an evening. Paihia is pretty and easy to walk around and, no matter how brief your stay is, catch the passenger ferry across to Russell. In the evening you just buy your ticket from the crew as you jump on the boat, the picturesque trip takes 15min and is a bargain at $15 return. The crew were friendly and Russell is worth a walk around even if you don't have a dinner booking at one of the busier restaurants. Last boat headed back at 10pm the evening I was there.
Written 1 December 2020
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D P
Wellington, New Zealand6,476 contributions
Couples
Pretty seaside town with a couple of rows of shops and cafes. It’s all geared for tourists so a lot of the stuff is a bit Nik- nak but there are a couple of really lovely quality shops and a few ice cream bars to go see.
Hire a kayak or book a boat trip out to the hole in the rock or across to Russell for the day.
Nice place to go slightly off season!
Hire a kayak or book a boat trip out to the hole in the rock or across to Russell for the day.
Nice place to go slightly off season!
Written 18 October 2020
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GaryandLesleyTravel
Auckland Central, New Zealand5,011 contributions
Couples
On a beautiful day this harbour rivals any in the world. Sparkling water, over water restaurants, boat trips the wharf and sunshine what more could you want. Russel just a quick ferry trip away as is the Duke of Marlborough for lunch or dinner. Gate way to the islands Paihia is a great spot to spend a few days.
Written 27 September 2020
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billbadger2018
Auckland, New Zealand5 contributions
The town has everything you need. shops, restarants, etc. Lovely beaches, boat trips available etc. Within easy drive of many other also interesting tourist activities.
Written 18 September 2020
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researchnurse_10
Auckland, New Zealand43 contributions
Couples
Extremely picturesque harbour, rich with history. Suggest a walk up to one of several lookouts for full panoramic view. Variety of watercraft to enjoy
Written 18 August 2020
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amaralswpb
Chicago, IL1 contribution
Hi- how do I get from Auckland to Roturua stay a night in Roturua and then head on to Paihia stay a night there and then head back to Auckland on April 3 evening.
gstingr
Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
Hi, it's best driving, renting a car & from Auckland to rotorua is 2:40 mins by car or close to 8 hrs via a bus which will be a whole day wasted if travel by bus. If your staying one day you not gonna see much, we stayed 3 nights in rotorua & required more & were happy what we did. The same applies when going to Piahia Bay of Islands, from rotorua it's 5 1/2 hr drive, so many windy roads, plenty of things to do, good luck & enjoy ur holiday in April.
DiyanahA
Singapore, Singapore18 contributions
The Rock cruise - anyone been on it?
helen_greig
Greater Wellington, New Zealand38 contributions
there are several hole in the rock cruises
fas tjet if you do not mind the bumps
The hole in the rock cruise which is more sedate and you often encounter dolphins
The cream trip that goes around the islands and also in the hole in the rock
They are all great trips note if the weather is rough you will not go into the hole just beside it
Are the New Years Eve fireworks held at the harbor? Where are the best places to view them?
Valerie037
South Australia871 contributions
Sorry we were not there for New Years Eve - spent it in Auckland. Great fireworks there from the Sky Tower building!
mytimenow2011
Torquay, Australia60 contributions
Paints or Russell, which is best to stay?
Andrew W
Croydon, Australia21 contributions
I would suggest Russell, its a little quieter but either is great
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paihia Harbour
- We recommend booking Paihia Harbour tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 16 Paihia Harbour tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Paihia Harbour:
- Half-Day Bay of Islands Discovery Tour from Paihia (From AU$122.67)
- Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2) (From AU$254.40)
- Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sundowner Sailing (From AU$61.33)
- *Popular Cruise Ship Tour* Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Small-Group Tour (From AU$190.80)
- Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on 'R. Tucker Thompson' Including BBQ Lunch (From AU$144.47)
- Hotels near Paihia Harbour:
- (0.03 km) Waterfront unit at Paihia for weekly rental
- (0.15 km) Haka Lodge Paihia
- (0.17 km) Ala Moana Motel
- (0.23 km) The Waterfront Suites - Heritage Collection
- (0.23 km) Pioneer Waterfront Apartments
- Restaurants near Paihia Harbour:
- (0.04 km) CBK Craft Bar Kitchen
- (0.15 km) Terra Restaurant
- (0.14 km) Letz Cafe
- (0.12 km) Zane Grey's Restaurant and Bar
- (0.08 km) Charlotte’s Kitchen
- Attractions near Paihia Harbour:
- (0.04 km) Xtreme Jet Bay of Islands
- (0.05 km) Skydive Bay of Islands
- (0.05 km) R. Tucker Thompson
- (0.05 km) Thunder Trike Tours
- (0.05 km) Salt Air