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Paihia Harbour, Paihia

4.6
#2 of 68 in Wildlife in Northland Region
Wildlife Area · Nature / Park
Home to some of the area's finest restaurants and most picturesque views, Paihia Harbour hums with activity. Simply relax in one of the gardens or take a trip out onto the blue water to spot dolphins. A number of tours and water sports are offered from the harbor, including sea kayaking and paddleboarding. If you're feeling energetic, stretch your legs with one of the scenic walks that start here; they range in distance and difficulty but all offer superb vistas. For more information about the activities offered, visit the information center. Put Paihia Harbour and other Paihia attractions into our Paihia travel tool, and watch your holiday take shape.
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Tours to Paihia Harbour

FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Cream Trip - Day in the Bay
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $116 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on 'R. Tucker Thompson' Including BBQ Lunch
5.0
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $181 BOOK WITH VIATOR V8 Trike Tours 60 minute Bay of Islands Combo Tour - 2 Passengers
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
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  • By nztravelauck
    Nice place to hang out with lots of eateries around, very limited parking but overall we enjoyed us being there.  more »
  • By nicmack
    A great spot to take in sunshine and the views. Grab a bike or paddleboard from the hire shop and zip to zane greys for lunch  more »
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Wildlife in Paihia

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Golf in Paihia

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Featured attractions

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