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Half-Day Bay of Islands Discovery Tour from Paihia
93
Catamaran Cruises
from AU$113.75 per adult
V8 Trike Tours 60 minute Bay of Islands Combo Tour - 2 Passengers
92
Trikke Tours
from AU$233.33 per group (up to 2)
Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Tour from Bay of Islands
124
Bus Tours
from AU$151.66 per adult
Bay of Islands Waterfall Cruise Kayak or Paddle board
45
from AU$66.11 per adult
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sundowner Sailing
49
Ports of Call Tours
from AU$63.98 per adult
Full-Day Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Small-Group Tour
37
Bus Tours
from AU$175.00 per adult
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on 'R. Tucker Thompson' Including BBQ Lunch
130
Day Trips
from AU$150.71 per adult
Bay of Islands Highlights Tour - With Glow Worm Caves
2
Bus Tours
from AU$175.00 per adult

Bay of Islands Shore Excursion: Cultural Maori War Canoe Guided Tour
9
Shore Excursions
from AU$140.97 per adult

Group tour to Bay of Islands return from Auckland
Full-day Tours
from AU$386.89 per adult

The area

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Restaurants

75 within 5 kms

Third Wheel Coffee Co.

111

0.2 km$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • New Zealand

Terra Restaurant

109

0.2 km$$$$ • European • Contemporary • Fusion

Letz Cafe

218

0.1 km$ • Dessert • Cafe • New Zealand

Pulled Pork Buritto: Flour tortilla with caramelised onion, sliced capsicum, lettuce, cheese...

El Cafe

478

0.4 km$ • Quick Bites • Mexican • Latin

Tipsy Oyster Tapas & Bar Restaurant

212

0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • Asian

Herb Crusted Fish of the Bay pairs nicely with Middle Earth Pinot Gris

Zane Grey's Restaurant and Bar

810

0.1 km$$ - $$$ • International • New Zealand • Gluten Free Options

GREENS Paihia

1,239

0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Thai

Charlotte’s Kitchen

1,245

84 m$$ - $$$ • Seafood • European • Contemporary

JFC

108

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

Legends Restaurant

357

0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • International • Contemporary

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Attractions

21 within 5 kms

Bay of Islands i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

296

0.2 kmVisitor Centres

St Paul's Anglican Church

33

0.3 kmArchitectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

5,125

1.6 kmHistoric Sites • Gardens

Full Circle Day Walk

1

0.6 kmPiers & Boardwalks • Cemeteries

Pompallier Mission and Printery

Opua Forest Lookout Track

52

1.4 kmNature & Wildlife Areas • Lookouts

Christ Church

369

3.4 kmChurches & Cathedrals

Waitangi National Trust & Treaty House

140

2.1 kmHistoric Sites • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Russell Museum

304

3.4 kmSpeciality Museums

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4.5

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Excellent

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Anthony G

Wellington, New Zealand1,061 contributions

Lovely harbour and tourist hub

Oct. 2020 • 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

Perfect spot

Dec. 2020 • 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

The hub of activity

Jan. 2021 • 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 Zealand46 contributions

Even a short stop is great

Nov. 2020

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 Zealand6,389 contributions

Pretty but touristy

Oct. 2020 • 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!

Written 18 October 2020

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GaryandLesleyTravel

Auckland Central, New Zealand4,832 contributions

Pretty as a picture

Sep. 2020 • 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

weekend away for couple

Sep. 2020

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 Zealand42 contributions

Picturesque harbour

Aug. 2020 • 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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Julia D

Auckland Central, New Zealand23 contributions

Lovely way to spend a day

Aug. 2020

Ate lunch at a local pub on the water CBK and used the ferry to get over to Russell. Plenty of options to choose from in day/evening time. Lots of options for tourist attractions with competitive prices. Helpful friendly staff at the information centre.

Written 8 August 2020

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