Things to do in the Bay of Islands
Sightseeing
We highly recommend a cruise to Hole in the Rock as it covers most of the inner islands, Cape Brett and you may be lucky and see dolphins on the way. Lunch is usually included in a picturesque spot on this trip at Otehei bay on Urupukapuka island.
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Explore Group Bay of Islands
69 Marsden RdWe highly recommend a cruise to Hole in the Rock as it covers most of the inner islands, Cape Brett and you may be lucky and see dolphins on the way. Lunch is usually included in a picturesque spot on this trip at Otehei bay on Urupukapuka island.
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is New Zealand’s most important historic site. Try take in the Cultural Experience and guided tour. The Maori performers are great, and you can view the Treaty House, carvings as well as the new museum. Waitangi is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Paihia and well worth seeing.
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Tau Henare DriveThe Waitangi Treaty Grounds is New Zealand’s most important historic site. Try take in the Cultural Experience and guided tour. The Maori performers are great, and you can view the Treaty House, carvings as well as the new museum. Waitangi is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Paihia and well worth seeing.
The view from Flagstaff Hill in Russell is fantastic. You get a 360 degrees view over the Bay of Islands. A must see!
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Flagstaff Hill Historic Reserve
The view from Flagstaff Hill in Russell is fantastic. You get a 360 degrees view over the Bay of Islands. A must see!
A cascading waterfall in a horseshoe shape. There is a 5.5 km walkway from Waitangi Treaty ground following the Waitangi River. It can also be reached by car as it is about 5 min drive north of Paihia.
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Haruru Falls
80 Haruru Falls RdA cascading waterfall in a horseshoe shape. There is a 5.5 km walkway from Waitangi Treaty ground following the Waitangi River. It can also be reached by car as it is about 5 min drive north of Paihia.
If you don't have a lot of time to explore Russell, take a guided tour of New Zealands most historic town on board one a comfortable coache. The informative tour takes you past Flagstaff Hill out to Tapeka Point and over to Long Beach to name a few magical places. The tour gives you a full run down of historical events by our charming guides and takes around an hour to complete. You will travel in comfort and learn all there is to know about our historic town with Russell Mini Tours.
Russell Mini Tours
If you don't have a lot of time to explore Russell, take a guided tour of New Zealands most historic town on board one a comfortable coache. The informative tour takes you past Flagstaff Hill out to Tapeka Point and over to Long Beach to name a few magical places. The tour gives you a full run down of historical events by our charming guides and takes around an hour to complete. You will travel in comfort and learn all there is to know about our historic town with Russell Mini Tours.
Activities
This is another way of seeing our beautiful Bay of Islands suspended at 1300ft! Bookings can be made at the Wharf in Paihia.
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Bay of Islands Parasail
This is another way of seeing our beautiful Bay of Islands suspended at 1300ft! Bookings can be made at the Wharf in Paihia.
Bay Beach Hire is the place to go if you want to hire Kayaks, Bikes, Paddle Boards or going Sailing & Fishing. They are situated opposite Alfresco’s Restaurant on Marsden Road.
Bay Beach Hire
9 Marsden RdBay Beach Hire is the place to go if you want to hire Kayaks, Bikes, Paddle Boards or going Sailing & Fishing. They are situated opposite Alfresco’s Restaurant on Marsden Road.
Otehei Bay is a beautiful bay on Urupukapuka Island. It can be reached by water taxi from Paihia. There is a cafe and great walks to various beaches. Great for swimming and snorkeling. Kayaks can also be hired.
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Otehei Bay
Otehei Bay is a beautiful bay on Urupukapuka Island. It can be reached by water taxi from Paihia. There is a cafe and great walks to various beaches. Great for swimming and snorkeling. Kayaks can also be hired.
Visitors are welcome. Enjoy the great views while playing a round of golf.
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Waitangi Golf Club
Visitors are welcome. Enjoy the great views while playing a round of golf.
Food scene
The best location for dining or just having a drink with killer views over the bay. It is situated at the end of the Paihia Warf.
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Charlotte's Kitchen
69 Marsden RdThe best location for dining or just having a drink with killer views over the bay. It is situated at the end of the Paihia Warf.
Hone's Garden
10 York StGreat pizza's and food. Lovely setting and atmosphere!
Great menu and food for everyone - burgers, steaks, tacos and more! It has a lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff and good service. It has a selection of gin and offers tasting as well.
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Great menu and food for everyone - burgers, steaks, tacos and more! It has a lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff and good service. It has a selection of gin and offers tasting as well.
Amazing cocktails and food! Lovely flavours from South East Asia, India and Middle East. Serving Tapas, Oysters and Burgers. Their new locations is overlooking the beach so worth a while while visiting.
TIPSY OYSTER
50 Kings RdAmazing cocktails and food! Lovely flavours from South East Asia, India and Middle East. Serving Tapas, Oysters and Burgers. Their new locations is overlooking the beach so worth a while while visiting.
If you like seafood, this is definitely the place to go! Fabulous setting in the main road across the beach in Paihia. Great service! Highly recommended.
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Just Fish and Chips
40 Marsden RdIf you like seafood, this is definitely the place to go! Fabulous setting in the main road across the beach in Paihia. Great service! Highly recommended.
A great place to do wine tasting and have a meal while enjoying the great views.
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Omata Estate
212 Aucks RoadA great place to do wine tasting and have a meal while enjoying the great views.
Neighbourhoods
Russell is a former whaling station and New Zealand's first European settlement. It is a historic town with a quaint British feel. It has a lot of history and it is a must see. You can have lunch at the Duke of Marlborough (NZ's oldest pub), or have coffee and croissants at the Pompallier Mission. To get there take either the passenger ferry from Paihia wharf or the car ferry from Opua.
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Russell
Russell is a former whaling station and New Zealand's first European settlement. It is a historic town with a quaint British feel. It has a lot of history and it is a must see. You can have lunch at the Duke of Marlborough (NZ's oldest pub), or have coffee and croissants at the Pompallier Mission. To get there take either the passenger ferry from Paihia wharf or the car ferry from Opua.
Vineyard
This vineyard is situated on the road between Opua and Russell.
Lovely wines, great pizzas and platters, and great friendly people. Lovely views over the bay to Paihia.
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Omata Estate
212 Aucks RoadThis vineyard is situated on the road between Opua and Russell.
Lovely wines, great pizzas and platters, and great friendly people. Lovely views over the bay to Paihia.
Cycling
The bike park is amongst the newest attractions in the Bay of Islands. It provides the perfect introduction to mountain biking with lots of easy, scenic trails you can take at your own pace. The bike park offers 30 trails of varying difficulty with great flow and features. More information about the Trail Map can be found at the Onsite Park Office, at the Bay of Islands iSite Visitor Information Centre, Paihia Mountain Bike Rentals & Shuttles or at Bay Beach Hire.
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Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
33 Bayly RdThe bike park is amongst the newest attractions in the Bay of Islands. It provides the perfect introduction to mountain biking with lots of easy, scenic trails you can take at your own pace. The bike park offers 30 trails of varying difficulty with great flow and features. More information about the Trail Map can be found at the Onsite Park Office, at the Bay of Islands iSite Visitor Information Centre, Paihia Mountain Bike Rentals & Shuttles or at Bay Beach Hire.
Coffee Shop
Hidden gem - a delightful coffee shop. Tucked away in an alleyway and kid friendly.
Third Wheel Coffee Co.
94 Marsden RdHidden gem - a delightful coffee shop. Tucked away in an alleyway and kid friendly.
Pompallier Cafe is a fabulous little coffee shop and patisserie attached to Pompallier House, a historic attraction in Russell. It has amazing French pastries, coffee and great service in a relaxed setting overlooking the Bay. Definitely worth the visit.
Café at Pompallier Mission
5 The StrandPompallier Cafe is a fabulous little coffee shop and patisserie attached to Pompallier House, a historic attraction in Russell. It has amazing French pastries, coffee and great service in a relaxed setting overlooking the Bay. Definitely worth the visit.