Paihia harbour offers beautiful views. There are many places to eat and drink along the harbour, most of which offer a scenic view of the sea. There ferrys that come and go frequently to other places. We took a ferry to Otehei Bay which offers...More

great friendlyplace, lots of spots for a drink or food and easy to then get away on the water if you wish,

Such a gorgeous view of the islands - we took a dolphin cruise and boarded here. The beach here is a mix of sand pebbles and some cool rocks in one area that you can explore.

BRING YOUR SUNSCREEN!!! We cringe when we see Winter white Europeans baking at the beach not aware that the NZ ozone layer is half strength and you’ll BURN in 30 minutes. It’s a beautiful setting with restaurants and shops throughout the area.

You have to see it to believe the natural stunning beauty of this harbour. No words can do justice. Just treat yourself and go.

We were on a cruise ship and the tender service from the ship dropped us off here. There is a nice little marina right there and if you make a purchase, they will provide you with the password for their internet. You could walk into...More

The main dock drops onto the main drag, which is about a block long with shops and restaurants. Most of the shops closed up early, but the restaurants and ice cream shops were busy. A good place to grab a boat tour to Russell or...More