Paihia is the main tourist town in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. It is the main departure point for all boat tours out to the islands. Paihia is the perfect base for your Bay of Islands experience, with many options for accommodation, restaurants, cafes and cruises.
With two sandy and safe beaches for swimming , a coastal walk that links Paihia with the port of Opua and by ferry to historical Russell, it’s central location to Waitangi, makes Paihia is the perfect place to visit.