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Activities in and around Paihia, Bay of Islands Events
All the below activities can be booked at our hotel tour desk
located at reception.
On Water |
On Land |
Sightseeing |Cultural |
other
On the Water
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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.
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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.
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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
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Fishing ...Snapper, kingfisher, martin, sharks
and tuna. The Bay of Island is NZ's fishing capital and
claims many New Zealand and world records.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Sightseeing
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Waitangi ... Treaty House and National
Reserve...New Zealand's most important historic site, where
Maori and British signed the Treaty.
Cultural
Activities
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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
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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.
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Kerikeri Art & Craft Trail ... Discover locally
crafted products to delight your senses.
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Northland Wine Trail ... experience the delight
of the local wineries
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