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Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  New Zealand  /  North Island  /  Northland Region  /  Bay of Islands  /  Paihia  /  Paihia Harbour

Paihia Harbour, Paihia

4.6
#2 of 68 in Wildlife in Northland Region
Nature / Park · Wildlife Area
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 $117 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 $135 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Small-Group Tour
4.5
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $211 BOOK WITH VIATOR V8 Trike Tours 60 minute Bay of Islands Combo Tour - 2 Passengers
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $50 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sundowner Sailing
4.5
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
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FROM $418 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Bay of Islands Day Trip from Auckland
4.0
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $311 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Bay of Islands Hole in the Rocks Cruise & Dolphin and Whangarei Water falls
5.0
Duration: 11 to 12 minutes
Tours from $311 »
FROM $181 BOOK WITH VIATOR Pahia Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Bay of Islands Tour
4.0
Duration: 4 hours
Tours from $181 »
FROM $51 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bay of Islands Waterfall Cruise Kayak or Paddle board
3.0
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
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FROM $200 BOOK WITH VIATOR HMNZS Canterbury Dive Charters
Duration: 1 day
Tours from $200 »
FROM $366 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3 Day Bay of Islands Winterless North Tour
Duration: 3 days
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FROM $300 BOOK WITH VIATOR Group tour to Bay of Islands return from Auckland
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $1,328 BOOK WITH VIATOR 5-Day Best of the North Island Tour from Auckland
Duration: 5 days
Tours from $1,328 »

Paihia Harbour reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
1,219 reviews
Google
4.6
TripAdvisor
  • By EstherB2287
    Great waterfront, info centre, attractive area, ferries- nice space. Clean area, eateries, regular ferry service.  more »
  • By AnthonyG542
    Lots going on at the harbour in terms of activities and tings to do, especially getting the ferry over to Russell. If your visiting the are your sure to stop off here and either grab a bite to eat...  more »
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Google
  • By david congrave
    Food could be better, chicken was dry and not good value
  • By Phillipa Buchanan
    Visited the 1.00pm Thursday Farmer's Market to re provision the boat with lovely fresh fruit and veg. Anchored out a bit but well worth the effort. Good dinghy Dock facility but not many spaces.
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Popular things to do in Paihia

Waitangi Treaty Grounds ©
Garden
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Swim with Dolphins
Swim with Dolphins
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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Dolphin / Whale Watching
Dolphin & Whale Watching
4.2
Duration: 8 hours
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Nature / Wildlife Tour
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Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Paihia

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Fishing Charter / Tour
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Spa
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St Paul's Anglican Church ©
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St Paul's Anglican Church
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Opua Forest Lookout Track ©
Scenic Walking Area
Opua Forest Lookout Track
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Paihia

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Nearby attractions in Paihia

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Duration: 4 hours
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R. Tucker Thompson ©
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R. Tucker Thompson
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
The Rock Adventure Cruise ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
The Rock Adventure Cruise
4.7
Duration: 8 hours

Wildlife in Paihia

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Scuba / Snorkeling
Scuba & Snorkeling
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Paihia

Urupukapuka Island ©
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Featured attractions

R. Tucker Thompson ©
Day Trip
R. Tucker Thompson
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
Bee Haven @ Paihia ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Bee Haven @ Paihia
4.0
Duration: 1 hour
Paihia Harbour ©
Nature / Park
Paihia Harbour
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Boat Tour
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4.5
Duration: 4 hours

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