Paihia, New Zealand, the hub of the Bay of Islands
Paihia, known as the ‘Jewel of the Bay of Islands’, is the hub of activity on the Northland coast. This is the spot for taking full advantage of all that the Bay of Islands has to offer, with boats leaving the harbour in every direction. Whether you are looking to explore the rugged, beach strewn coastlines of the 144 islands sprinkled across the Bay, are looking to fulfil a lifelong dream by swimming with dolphins, or trying to explore thetimeless towns of Russell, Opua or Kerikeri, Paihia is the place to start. Paihia is where you will find the best water sports provisions, biggest shops and most lively nightlife in the Bay of Islands, and forms the centre of many a Bay of Islands holiday. For a little piece of it all, Paihia really is the Jewel of the Bay of Islands.
Paihia holidays are active holidays. No tour of Northland, or the North Island in fact, would be complete without exploring from Paihia. The coastal landscape is simply exceptional. Located on the Northland s…