Paihia Travel Guide
Paihia accommodation, Paihia activities and attractions, Paihia maps, transportation to and around Paihia - the ALL NEW Jasons Paihia Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Paihia.
Known as the jewel of the
Bay of Islands, Paihia is the perfect base for your far North holiday experience.
Paihia is the foremost resort town in the Bay of Islands and the gateway to the Bay of Islands Maritime Park. The Maritime Park is one of New Zealand's most beautiful areas, renowned for its deep sea fishing and diving. A range of cruises leave from Paihia Wharf, taking in popular attractions such as Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock. Bottlenose and common dolphins frequent the waters of the bay, and swimming with the dolphins is one of the bay's most popular activities.
Paihia has a long sandy beach and excellent visitor facilities, and there is a short history trail along the waterfront. Cruise boats, charters and fishing trips depart from Paihia Wharf. Nearby Waitangi Reserve is the site where New Zealand's founding political document was signed on 6 February 1840. The beautiful grounds overlook the bay, and a walking track passes through the mangrove forest to the cascading
Haruru Falls. Opua Forest, behind the town, offers a range of tracks for walks lasting from 10min to 3hrs.
Geographic Location
Paihia is located just south of the mouth of the Waitangi River and opposite Russell, which is 3km away by launch.
Population
2000
Climate
Paihia has a sub-tropical climate, with a summer average temperature of 17 - 24°C, and a winter average temperature of 10 - 16°C.
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