Things to do in Paihia
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Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Snorkel★ 4.91 (845) · 4h 30m
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Paihia Bay of Islands: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise & Island Snorkel★ 4.96 (315) · 6h
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Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise Paihia: Snorkeling & Kayaking★ 4.88 (461) · 22h
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Bay of Islands: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island BBQ Lunch★ 4.55 (284) · 4h 30mNZ$ 190View ›
Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Dolphins Bay of Islands★ 4.55 (265) · 4h 30mNZ$ 170View ›
Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach: Full-Day Far North Tour from Paihia★ 4.57 (259) · 10h–11hNZ$ 195View ›
Bay of Islands Cruise & Snorkel: Hole in the Rock & Twin Lagoons★ 4.85 (203) · 4h 30mNZ$ 169View ›
Bay of Islands: V8 Trike Ride to Opua, Haruru Falls & Lookout★ 4.91 (179) · 1hNZ$ 235View ›
Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour: 144 Islands★ 4.87 (171) · 3hNZ$ 145View ›
Helicopter tours in Paihia: Land on Hole in the Rock★ 4.91 (127) · 20mNZ$ 333View ›Lowest price (4)
Bay of Islands: Evening sailing cruise with swim stopYou’ll board straight from Paihia beach for an evening sailing cruise through the Bay of Islands, guided by locals who know every inlet. Swim off the catamaran in sheltered waters, sip a complimentary drink as dusk settles in, and catch those shifting colors you’ll remember long after the trip.
Bay of Islands: V8 Trike Ride to Haruru Falls & LookoutYou’ll feel the wind rush past as you ride a V8 trike from Paihia out to Haruru Falls with a local driver who knows every curve in the road. Snap photos at Waitangi lookout, laugh with your group, and catch those small moments of quiet above the Bay of Islands. It’s quick but leaves an impression long after.
Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach tour from Paihia: Lighthouse walkA full-day guided tour from Paihia to Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, Te Paki Stream and Mangonui, with a knowledgeable tour leader, air-conditioned vehicle and lunch stop included. The tour takes 11 hours and carries a maximum of 11 passengers. Children from age 11 are welcome, and pickup from your Paihia accommodation is included.Is it for me?At 11 hours, this tour fills most of a day and leaves the rest of your schedule open for other activities in the Bay of Islands or a return to your accommodation. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you're not arranging the route or managing multiple stops — the day is built for you, and the small group size keeps the pace manageable for all fitness levels.
Kerikeri historic tour Stone Store Mission Station with lunchA guided tour of Kerikeri's historic Mission Station, established in 1819, takes you through the Stone Store (1832, New Zealand's oldest stone building) and Kemp House (1821, the oldest wooden building), followed by Makana Chocolate Factory, Rainbow Falls and lunch with a glass of local wine at the Plough & Feather pub. The tour runs approximately 3 to 4 hours and includes transport by air-conditioned minivan, all entrance fees, lunch and beverages. A live English-speaking guide leads the group, and hotel pickup is included; children from age 13 are welcome.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide who speaks English throughout a 4-hour walk through New Zealand's oldest stone and wooden buildings—the Kerikeri Stone Store and Mission Station—rather than reading plaques on your own.
