THE WATERFRONT PAIHIA
On Water | On Land | Sightseeing |Cultural | other
On the Water
- Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise with The Rock ....Offering a 24hr Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise that combines a mixture of nature, scenery & island exploring with uniquely Kiwi adventure activities & eco experiences. Dolphins, penguins, rare sea birds, & shoaling fish are seen in a natural manner on most cruises. Visit remote islands. Cruising, exploring, dining & lots of activities aboard a big stable vessel.
- Dive North .... Operating in the Bay of Islands, and guiding divers to stunning sites including the famous Rainbow Warrior wreck, Catherdral Cave, Cavalli Islands and Cape Brett. Awesome diving for all types of divers, from newly certified through to the very experienced. Learn to dive with Dive North, Paihia.
- Dolphin Discoveries ....... Cruise amongst the islands and encounter wildlife in their natural habitat. Introduce yourself to the fascinating world of wild dolphins and whales. Join us for the ultimate marine mammal experience, swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand
- Fishing ...Snapper, kingfisher, martin, sharks and tuna. The Bay of Island is NZ's fishing capital and claims many New Zealand and world records.
- Fullers Cruises and Tours ... Cape Brett Hole in the Rock cruise, Cream Trip Supercruise, Excitor - fast boat, Swim with the dolphins, Urupukapuka Island, Cape Reinga via 90 mile Beach coach tour, and Russell mini tour.
- Paihia Dive .... Dive the beautiful bay of islands. Fully-guided (or unguided if preferred) Dive Charters aboard our 40ft charter dive vessel. Use of Sea Kayaks for Non-divers and Snorkellors. PADI Discover Scuba Diving for people who have never dived before but can't wait to try it. Full equipment hire, sales and servicing. Over 20 years of experience in helping people have fun safely.
- Paihia Duck... It's a BOAT, It's a BUS, It's BOTH First in New Zealand! Ride high on the land and in the water and see the Bay of Islands as it's never been seen before in a single tour. Paihia Duck is a brand new amphibious vehicle/vessel designed to give you a land and water sightseeing experience like no other.
- Sailing and Cruising...The Bay of Islands is a renowned sailing / cruising destination which combines early New Zealand history with stunning natural scenery and marine life.
- Scuba Diving ... Magnificent sub-tropical diving in clear nutrient rich waters. Experience the thrill and excitement of a multitude of friendly marine life. Discover volcanic rock reefs and large kelp forests teeming with fish life. Snorkeling trips also available to explore the underwater world from above.
- Sea Kayaking ... The Bay of Islands have some of the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand and what better way to enjoy this than by sea kayak, a safe, educational and exciting eco-tour. These trips are ideal for individuals, families, school and conference groups.
On the Land
- Adventure tours and sports ... Tandem skydiving, High speed boat tours, Jet-skiing, Parasailing, Horse riding, Tennis and more...
- Bush 'n' Bike Adventures ...... Our quad bike, horse adventures and corporate/group programmes are the ultimate in family fun. Taste New Zealand nature at its very best with Bush 'n' Bike Adventure Company, nestled in a secluded valley with spectacular rural and river views. Kawakawa, bay of Islands.
- HELP Save Gabriel......She needs you. You can save her from dying a slow and tragic death. You can help to restore her to her former glory. Make a donation to Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Trust.
- Dune Rider 4 Wheel Drive Tours ... Discover scenic Northland on one of our small personal 4WD tours. Full day tour to Cape Reinga via 90 Mile Beach or Exclusive VIP Tours around Paihia, Russell and other Bay of Islands and Northland attractions.
- Fullers Bay of Islands Tours ... Cape Reinga via 90 mile Beach coach tour, and Russell mini tour.
- Golf ... Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand's best kept golfing and tourism secrets.
- Paihia Duck ... It's a BOAT, It's a BUS, It's BOTH First in New Zealand! Ride high on the land and in the water and see the Bay of Islands as it's never been seen before in a single tour. Paihia Duck is a brand new amphibious vehicle/vessel designed to give you a land and water sightseeing experience like no other.
- Northland's Top Experiences... Unique Kauri Experience - full day tour to the Waipoua Kauri Forest to see unique Kauri Trees including gigantic "Tane Mahuta", Northland Glow-worms and Culture - half day tour from Paihia including Haruru Falls, Cheese factory, Maori Arts & Crafts, famous Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawiti Glow-worm Caves and more!
- Skyline Adventures 4x4 Bikes & Horse Trek'n ... Fun & adventure for all ages. Guided 4x4 Bikes, 8 wheel all-terrane Argo's and Horse Treks tours. Spectacular views over the Bay of Islands and farmland.
- Walking Tracks ...Waitangi- Haruru Falls, Opua Coastal Walk, Kauri Walk, Kerikeri River Track, Russell Coastal Track, etc....
Sightseeing
- Hundertwasser's Kawakawa Toilets ..... Kawakawa is a small town in the Northland Region of northern New Zealand. The town is known as "Train town of the north", due to it being the location of the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway, which runs between Kawakawa and Opua. The town is also famous for its public toilets, designed by Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who was a resident of the town from 1975 until his death in 2000. Other attractions of the town are the nearby Kawiti glowworm Caves at Waiomio.
- Kerikeri ... The fruit bowl of the North, Rewa's Maori Village, NZ's oldest buildings, Stone Store, Kemp House, Rainbow Falls, local arts and crafts, river walk and shops.
- Northland's Top Experiences ... Unique Kauri Experience - full day tour to the Waipoua Kauri Forest to see unique Kauri Trees including gigantic "Tane Mahuta", Northland Glow-worms and Culture - half day tour from Paihia including Haruru Falls, Cheese factory, Maori Arts & Crafts, famous Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawiti Glow-worm Caves and more!
- Paihia Duck ... It's a BOAT, It's a BUS, It's BOTH First in New Zealand! Ride high on the land and in the water and see the Bay of Islands as it's never been seen before in a single tour. Paihia Duck is a brand new amphibious vehicle/vessel designed to give you a land and water sightseeing experience like no other.
- Russell ... Historical town, New Zealand's first capital. Christ Church - the oldest church in New Zealand, Flagstaff Hill, Pompallier House, Beautiful beaches and walks, oyster farms. Passenger ferry from Paihia, car ferry from Opua.
- Waitangi ... Treaty House and National Reserve...New Zealand's most important historic site, where Maori and British signed the Treaty.
Cultural Activities
- Bay of Islands Arts Festival ........ A "feast" of visual and performing arts; popular, classical and contemporary music, theatre, workshops, an art exhibition, comedy and children's theatre - something for everyone! 3-18th March 2006
- Culture North's Treaty of Waitangi Sound & Light Show ... Evening production on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the Bay of Islands. It combines Maori culture, live drama, sound and lights. This evening show covers the story of Kupe the first Maori chief to discover New Zealand through to present day.
- Kerikeri Art & Craft Trail ... Discover locally crafted products to delight your senses.
- Northland Wine Trail ... experience the delight of the local wineries
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