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Paihia Harbour, Paihia

4.6
#2 of 68 in Wildlife in Northland Region
Nature / Park · Wildlife Area
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. Put Paihia Harbour and other Paihia attractions into our Paihia travel tool, and watch your holiday take shape.
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Tours to Paihia Harbour

FROM $114 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Tour from Bay of Islands
4.5
Duration: 11 hours
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FROM $113 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on 'R. Tucker Thompson' Including BBQ Lunch
4.9
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $96 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Cream Trip - Day in the Bay
4.7
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $132 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Small-Group Tour
4.3
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $86 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Bay of Islands Discovery Tour from Paihia
4.6
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $205 BOOK WITH VIATOR V8 Trike Tours 60 minute Bay of Islands Combo Tour - 2 Passengers
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $50 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bay of Islands Waterfall Cruise Kayak or Paddle board
4.0
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
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FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sundowner Sailing
4.3
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
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FROM $406 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Bay of Islands Day Trip from Auckland
4.0
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $302 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Bay of Islands Hole in the Rocks Cruise & Dolphin and Whangarei Water falls
5.0
Duration: 11 to 12 minutes
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FROM $175 BOOK WITH VIATOR Pahia Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Bay of Islands Tour
4.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $186 BOOK WITH VIATOR HMNZS Canterbury Dive Charters
Duration: 1 day
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Paihia Harbour reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
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4.6
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  • By EstherB2287
    Great waterfront, info centre, attractive area, ferries- nice space. Clean area, eateries, regular ferry service.  more »
  • By AnthonyG542
    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...  more »
  • By nztravelauck
    Nice place to hang out with lots of eateries around, very limited parking but overall we enjoyed us being there.  more »
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  • By david congrave
    Food could be better, chicken was dry and not good value
  • By Phillipa Buchanan
    Visited the 1.00pm Thursday Farmer's Market to re provision the boat with lovely fresh fruit and veg. Anchored out a bit but well worth the effort. Good dinghy Dock facility but not many spaces.
  • By Brendan Ford
    Food here was amazing, so yummy and way to much for one person. We had the pork leg, it was so well cooked and fell off of the bone. Blue cheese salad was to die for. The pear topped of the taste explosion. The parmersian eggplant was enjoyable as well. All n all an excellent experience.
  • By Ilaisaane Ofanoa
    Love paihia. Small and lovely. The water is immaculate and the ferry is easy to catch. Staff are friendly and always smiling. Thank you Paihia
  • By Robert Harris
    Clean toilets, nice shops, not many people
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds ©
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Shopping in Paihia

Paihia Bookshop ©
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Wildlife in Paihia

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Nature / Wildlife Tour
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4.6
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