Paihia is the perfect place – the jewel of the magnificent Bay of Islands – with shimmering safe beaches and history all around us. Paihia is just a 20-minute drive from Kerikeri Airport. The towns of Paihia and Russell are perfect places to wander amongst the many shops and restaurants along the waterfront.
There are also endless activities to keep everyone occupied: deep-sea fishing, light tackle fishing, forest and beach walks, scuba diving, jet skis, kayaking, parasailing, yachting, dolphin watching, or swimming with the dolphins, sky diving, scenic flights, wine trails, Waitangi Treaty Grounds and great golf courses. Paihia is a great base for day trips around Northland such as Cape Reinga, Hokianga, Russell and Kerikeri.
We provide a free booking service for many local activities.
Fullers Cream Trip Super Cruise
Take part in the Bay of Islands most famous cruise. The "Cream Trip" began in 1927 and remains a popular cruise with tourists today. You will have a full Day in the Bay including dolphin encounters and swimming (additional fees apply), discovering the Hole in the Rock, delivering mail, boom netting, island stopover for lunch and learning the history of the Bay of Islands through informative and interactive commentary.
Fullers Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Cruise through the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands on Dolphin Seeker, our purpose-built dolphin and whale-watching catamaran. Cruise past many of the 144 islands and take in the sights of the Hole in the Rock and the rich history and scenery that makes up the Bay of Islands. Island stopover included as well as a bonus free ferry ticket to extend your day.
Fullers Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Tour
Journey to the very tip of the North Island in a purpose-built coach, travel along the sand-swept shore of Ninety Mile Beach and uncover a region of rich Māori tradition along the way on an unforgettable full-day tour.
Salt Air Bay of Islands Scenic Tours
Salt Air can offer you a unique and memorable experience of the Bay of Islands and Northland from the air with spectacular coastline views and island scenery. Their guided tour options and island escapes will also leave you with an appreciation of our local history, culture and coastal environment that is uniquely Northland.
Kayak Cruises
Explore the best Northland locations by paddleboard or kayak. While kayaking guests can explore up close, paddle through mangrove forests or photograph a colony of sea birds that nest in trees hanging over the river, onto the final destination, where a waterfall drops into the sea.
Bay of Islands Information
Information about Bay of Islands tours and adventures.