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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
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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
Really quiet
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
Paihia harbour, lovely area
Great waterfront, info centre, attractive area, ferries- nice space.
Clean area, eateries, regular ferry service.
Written 30 June 2021
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Anthony G
Wellington, New Zealand1,145 contributions
Lovely harbour and tourist hub
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
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
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
Even a short stop is great
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
Pretty but touristy
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 Zealand5,011 contributions
Pretty as a picture
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
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
Picturesque harbour
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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