Paihia

Paihia is the main tourist town in the stunning Bay of Islands region of Northern New Zealand. With more than 140 islands and bays in the area, the Bay of Islands is one of the best maritime parks in New Zealand. The town is the heart of the tourist region and offers a wide choice of accommodation, restaurants and cafes and sightseeing opportunities. Paihia is located close to the historic towns of Russell and Kerikeri, some 60 kilometres north of Whangarei. Close by is the historic settlement of Waitangi to the north a place of great significance for all New Zealanders.