Paihia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Paihia
An early Christian missionary, Henry Williams, settled in Paihia in 1823 and built New Zealand's first church here. AdjacentWaitangiis where representatives of the English Crown and a number of Maori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840. The estate is a must-see for anyone interested in New Zealand's history and culture. Marsden Road is the main waterfront road. The commercial centre is around the junction of Marsden Road and Williams Road. The wharf from where most of the maritime activities depart is here. The Maritime Building next to the wharf houses two tour companies. Several cruises that depart from Paihia are approved by the Department of Conservation to seek dolphins and whales in the wild. Some tours allow you to swim in the sheltered bay with common and bottle
Top Attractions in Paihia
Explore the best things to see and do in Paihia:
- ★Bush walks through the Opua forest
- ★Carino Sailing & Dolphin Adventures
- ★Discover the Bay - 'Hole in the Rock' and dolphin viewing cruise
- ★Dive the Rainbow Warrior wreck
- ★Flying Kiwi Parasail
- ★The Rock Overnight Cruise
- ★Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Where to Eat in Paihia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴King Wah Restaurant
- 🍴Only Seafood
- 🍴Otehei Bay Restaurant and Bar
- 🍴Zane Grey's Restaurant and Bar
Where to Stay in Paihia
- 🏨Anchorage Motel
- 🏨Atawhai Beachcomber Resort
- 🏨Base Bay of Islands
- 🏨Bay Adventurer Backpackers
- 🏨Bounty Motel
- 🏨Breakwater Motel
Paihia Travel Guide Sections
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