Paihia Harbour
Paihia Harbour
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Michael C
Derby, UK2,011 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a lovely place with traditional buildings still dominating the area.. We stayed in the town for two days and enjoyed walking around the harbour every day. The harbour itself is charming and the views across the bay are great.
Written March 13, 2024
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AlbertaJack007
Tequila, Mexico96 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Great trip out to the Hole in the Rock. It was very scenic and well worth doing. The boat and crew were very professional and gave great a great tour.
Written March 13, 2024
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OhJoy
Manchester, UK29 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Paihia is a beautiful little town.
Loads of craft and souvenir shopping.
Great choice of cafes.
Amazing views over the bay/harbour.
Loads of craft and souvenir shopping.
Great choice of cafes.
Amazing views over the bay/harbour.
Written February 24, 2024
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Luciano P
Naples, Italy523 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Finally we been ashore in Bay of Island, really beautiful place full of green and flower around, especially this Christmas tree 🌲.
Many excursions to do,parachutes and helicopters,prizes looks good but need to investigate.
Many nice restaurants for have a good lunch.
Many excursions to do,parachutes and helicopters,prizes looks good but need to investigate.
Many nice restaurants for have a good lunch.
Written December 13, 2023
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Apolonia70
adelaide1,580 contributions
Mar 2023
Lots of shopping opportunities, travel booking offices, helicopter, Thunder bike - shopping includes pharmacy and great walking. Several impressive restaurants over water. Perfect holiday location and takeoff point for visiting area.
Written April 13, 2023
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Frank V
Melbourne, Australia91 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
We both worked on a short stay of 2 day we are not easy please Guys. BUT we stayed for 4 days !! SO if your looking for somewhere to go. DO NOT pass up a chance to spend time here you WILL NOT regret it, make sure to get to JIMMY JACKS .
Written March 6, 2023
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JJawandering
Lethbridge, Canada333 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
This is well situated for shops and restaurants. It is a good spot.to book tours. Also some lovely sandy beaches
Kid and dog friendly. Very clean.
Kid and dog friendly. Very clean.
Written December 23, 2022
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Happy Traveller
Sydney, Australia5,428 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Visited via cruise ship. Quick bus to the harbour.. very busy and vibrant harbour. There’s boats and helicopters in and out all day. Good setup
Written December 20, 2022
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marriott946
London, UK674 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Lovely little quayside and we quickly boarded our ferry.
Got a little choppy after we pulled away but nothing to write home about.
It must have been OK because we went through the hole in the rock!
Very informative captain and helpful crew.
All in all superb. Thank you.
Got a little choppy after we pulled away but nothing to write home about.
It must have been OK because we went through the hole in the rock!
Very informative captain and helpful crew.
All in all superb. Thank you.
Written December 15, 2022
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max_1966
Tauranga, New Zealand73 contributions
Nov 2022
Terrible service. The ferry at 8.30am this morning was cancelled without any warning or explanation. Almost missed my flight from Kerikeri airport because of the unreliability of this company. Luckily the other ferry was running , but their next ride was at 9am, therefore I barely made it to the airport. I strongly recommend not to trust "The Happy Ferry" - they are a sad bunch actually.
Written November 19, 2022
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amaralswpb
Chicago, IL1 contribution
Hi- how do I get from Auckland to Roturua stay a night in Roturua and then head on to Paihia stay a night there and then head back to Auckland on April 3 evening.
gstingr
Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
Hi, it's best driving, renting a car & from Auckland to rotorua is 2:40 mins by car or close to 8 hrs via a bus which will be a whole day wasted if travel by bus. If your staying one day you not gonna see much, we stayed 3 nights in rotorua & required more & were happy what we did. The same applies when going to Piahia Bay of Islands, from rotorua it's 5 1/2 hr drive, so many windy roads, plenty of things to do, good luck & enjoy ur holiday in April.
DiyanahA
Singapore, Singapore18 contributions
The Rock cruise - anyone been on it?
helen_greig
Greater Wellington, New Zealand38 contributions
there are several hole in the rock cruises
fas tjet if you do not mind the bumps
The hole in the rock cruise which is more sedate and you often encounter dolphins
The cream trip that goes around the islands and also in the hole in the rock
They are all great trips note if the weather is rough you will not go into the hole just beside it
Are the New Years Eve fireworks held at the harbor? Where are the best places to view them?
Valerie037
South Australia871 contributions
Sorry we were not there for New Years Eve - spent it in Auckland. Great fireworks there from the Sky Tower building!
mytimenow2011
Torquay, Australia60 contributions
Paints or Russell, which is best to stay?
Andrew W
Croydon, Australia21 contributions
I would suggest Russell, its a little quieter but either is great
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paihia Harbour
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Paihia Harbour:
- Bay of Islands Discover the Bay cruise including Dolphins (From ₱5,063.30)
- Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sundowner Sailing (From ₱3,456.97)
- *Popular Cruise Ship Tour* Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Shore Excursion (From ₱7,332.59)
- Pahia Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Bay of Islands Tour (From ₱11,337.03)
- Private Tour: Bay of Islands Day Trip from Auckland (From ₱29,854.53)
- Hotels near Paihia Harbour:
- (0.15 km) Haka Lodge Paihia
- (0.17 km) Ala Moana Motel
- (0.23 km) The Waterfront Suites - Heritage Collection
- (0.23 km) Pioneer Waterfront Apartments
- (0.10 km) Absolute Bliss Apartments
- Restaurants near Paihia Harbour:
- (0.04 km) CBK Craft Bar Kitchen
- (0.15 km) Terra Restaurant
- (0.14 km) Letz Cafe
- (0.12 km) Zane Grey's Restaurant and Bar
- (0.08 km) Charlotte’s Kitchen
- Attractions near Paihia Harbour:
- (0.04 km) Xtreme Jet Bay of Islands
- (0.05 km) Skydive Bay of Islands
- (0.05 km) R. Tucker Thompson
- (0.05 km) Thunder Trike Tours
- (0.05 km) Salt Air