Paihia is a great place to base yourself and explore the beautiful Bay of Islands. It is a quaint seaside town which is not very far from most of the sights.
Some of the popular things for visitors to do in the Bay of Islands are:
Some of the popular things for visitors to do in the Bay of Islands are:
- Swim with the dolphins
- Go Kayaking, fishing, swimming
- Take the ferry to Romantic Russell
- Picnic along secluded beaches
- Visit the Haruru Falls
- Learn about NZ history where the historic Waitangi treaty was signed
- Cruise through the "Hole in the Rock"
- Visit the lovely town of Kerikeri
- Check out the world famous Hundertwasser toilets in Kawakawa
- Buy some authentic Kauri clocks in the famous Clock Factory
- See the 2000 year old Kauri trees in the Waipoua Kauri Forest
- Drive along the 90 mile beach during low tide
- Sandboard down huge sand dunes
- Eat the famous NZ fish and chips at Mangonui
- Go on a wine tour and taste some local wine
- Finally, visit Cape Reinga, the tip of the North Island of NZ - the departing place of the spirits in Maori legend
Wonder who would drink Cat's pee on a Gooseberry Bush?!
Some of the local wines.
Love this beautiful red tree.
The dolphin cruise.
Mobile helipad
The famous Hole in the Rock
Our cruiser could pass through it when the tide settled.
The superb view from the Waitangi treaty grounds
The reflection of the grounds in the window of the Marai
The entrance to the Marai
The treaty grounds
The Longview vineyard where we bought some delicious Chardonnay
The famous Mangonui Fush and Chips
Beautiful and Picturesque Paihia
Would you eat this?
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