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PAIHIA - THE CENTRE OF YOUR BAY OF ISLANDS EXPERIENCE |
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Paihia is the perfect base for your Far North Holiday experience. Centrally situated, and the jumping-off point for many tours, Paihia is dedicated to making your holiday truly memorable, whatever your interest.
Adventure Centre - learn to scuba dive, kayak the coast or river, parasail above the Bay, catch a fast boat to the Hole in the Rock, charter your own yacht, take an off-road trail by horse or 4 wheel motor bike, hook a marlin in the waters made famous by Zane Grey.
Leisure Centre - swim, snorkel or soak up the sun on a beautiful beach, golf on one of NZ's most spectacular courses, relax over a drink or a meal in one of our fine bars or restaurants, try a spot of rock fishing, take a tour by coach, tuktuk or horse and buggy. Cruise to some of the 144 spectacular islands. The Far North is all within your reach. Or just relax and recharge your batteries.
Culture Centre - visit the historic Treaty House, site of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, our founding document, enjoy a heritage tour with a specialist guide, experience a Maori hangi (traditional feast), Maori cultural evening or marae visit.
Eco Centre - swim with dolphins in our clear waters, spot an Orca, stroll our bush, beach and river walkways, do a spot of bird-watching, marvel at the mangrove trees thriving in salt water.
Service Centre - a full range of services is available - banks, foreign exchange, post office, Internet access, hair and beauty consultants, service clubs, specialty shops, NZ art and giftware.
How to get here
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BY AIR
There are two airports nearby, Whangarei, 1 hour from Paihia with an average of 9 flights per day from Auckland, and Kerikeri, 20 minutes from Paihia with 4 flights per day.
Salt Air in Paihia can provide flights by arrangement.
For details on schedules and reservations contact:
Air New Zealand Link..0800 737 000
Salt Air.......................(09) 402 8338
BY ROAD - SELF DRIVE
Travel the Twin Coast Discovery Highway, a world class touring route which leaves and returns from Auckland. Pick up your free copy of the Twin Coast Discovery Highway routeplanner from any information centre in New Zealand. Paihia is just three interesting hours travel from the bustle of Auckland.
BY ROAD - COACH
The following companies provide regular services to and from Paihia:
Kiwi Experience Services
Auckland, Whangarei, Bay of Islands.
Reservations............. (09) 366 9830
Northliner Express Coach Service
Auckland, Whangarei, Bay of Islands. Reservations:
Auckland..................... (09) 307 5873
Whangarei.................. (09) 438 3206
Paihia.......................... (09) 402 7857
Intercity Coachlines Service
Auckland, Whangarei, Bay of Islands
Reservations.............. (09) 913 6100
Magic Bus Services
Auckland, Whangarei, Bay of Islands
Reservations.............. (09) 358 5600
Great Sights
Reservations and information call free:
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The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, overlooking the Bay of Islands, is New Zealand's pre-eminent historic site. It is a place of belonging and enjoyment that is central to the life of the nation and special to all New Zealanders.
It was here on February 6th, 1840, that the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed between Maori and the British Crown. On the public holiday of 6th February each year, New Zealanders of all ethnic backgrounds and creeds gather to commemorate the first signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.see www.waitangi.net.nz
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