This was a great place to have a good look around the views are great and if you know the history it certainly adds depth to the place.

Fantastic harbour. Park the car or walk from your accommodation around town there is the Wharf were you can watch the boats come and go, just past the wharfside buildings and the helicopter landing area is the local toliets made by the community, climb the...More

We had a lovely day on the harbour just watching the world go by drinking hot coffee from a wee bar opposite. What lovely people the New Zealander's are I cannot speak highly enough of them. Paihia is absolutely charming and a must see while...More

I was here in the winter months and so was able to get up around 7 and still catch the sunrise. I walked along the harbor and then down to a beach where I found many locals walking their dogs. It was a nice way...More

Loved to watch the morning fog roll in across the bay each morning and see the various boats heading out through the islands

I came to Paihai while doing some volunteer work at the Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. I am pleased I chose the location, beautiful even this time of you. Good restaurants and many entertainments. Excellent for families. I will be coming back!

What a spectacular location, the gateway to cruising the islands! Had an awesome time topped off with a fantastic cruise on a working tall ship, the RJ Tucker, one of the highlights of our entire NZ trip!!

We arrived and had wandered down to see what was about in Paihia, which is very small. The harbour was also small but did have some restaurants and gift shops as well as ferry terminals. We wondered about looking in the gift shops and the...More

The harbour is a great place to visit. There are many places to eat or relax as well as plenty information regarding things to do.

Small, charming resort that is a great winter base from which to explore Northland. Bet it's busy in summer, but out of season, it's delightful and friendly.