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Paihia Harbour, Paihia

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Home to some of the area's finest restaurants and most picturesque views, Paihia Harbour hums with activity. Simply relax in one of the gardens or take a trip out onto the blue water to spot dolphins. A number of tours and water sports are offered from the harbor, including sea kayaking and paddleboarding. If you're feeling energetic, stretch your legs with one of the scenic walks that start here; they range in distance and difficulty but all offer superb vistas. For more information about the activities offered, visit the information center. To visit Paihia Harbour on your holiday in Paihia, and find out what else Paihia has to offer, use our Paihia itinerary builder.

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Where to stay in Paihia

As a welcoming tourist town, Paihia offers a range of accommodations suitable for visitors with a diverse set of criteria. Boutique hotels and self-catered apartments dot along the coast, some offering excellent views of the bay on request. While most lodgings are located in the town center, farther out you can find campsites and resorts that, because of the settlement's modest size, still put you within walking distance or a short car journey of the wharf and town center.

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Kobus R

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. more »
CAROLE N

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. more »
Mothy43

Honeymooned in Paihia in 1973 and revisited Paihia. They put on great weather and we enjoyed seeing the area again. Visited the Hole in the Rock again - an enjoyable trip. Loved seeing Russell and eat... more »