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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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  • August 14, 2017
    First visit to The Bay of Islands and it's beautiful even in winter. Wonderful walks around to do. Great places to eat and great boat trips.  more »
  • August 13, 2017
    The Area along the Harbour was beautiful. Lovely to walk. Up the stairs to the lookout is lovely and the beach a short walk away. Shops worth a look through. The town is a very welcoming friendly comm...  more »
  • August 10, 2017
    lovely area to just stroll around. Well signed for toilets and information services. Area is clean and well maintained  more »
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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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