Guidebook for Paihia
Food Scene
An excellent family friendly restaurant open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Be sure to make a reservation in the Summer Months. They also do an excellent coffee and on Sunday afternoons they do Live Music from 3pm - a favourite with all the Locals.
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Alfresco's Restaurant & Bar
6 Marsden RdAn excellent family friendly restaurant open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Be sure to make a reservation in the Summer Months. They also do an excellent coffee and on Sunday afternoons they do Live Music from 3pm - a favourite with all the Locals.
Take lunch in the Duke of Marlborough restaurant (New Zealand’s oldest pub) and wonder round the local church which was at the centre of the 1845-1846 Maori wars in the area (old musket bullet holes are still visible in the timber siding). See http://www.theduke.co.nz/
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The Duke Of Marlborough Hotel
35 The StrandTake lunch in the Duke of Marlborough restaurant (New Zealand’s oldest pub) and wonder round the local church which was at the centre of the 1845-1846 Maori wars in the area (old musket bullet holes are still visible in the timber siding). See http://www.theduke.co.nz/
Charlotte's sits at the end of the Wharf providing stunning views of the Bay. It is a family friendly restaurant providing Bar facilities in the Evenings.
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Charlotte's Kitchen
69 Marsden RdCharlotte's sits at the end of the Wharf providing stunning views of the Bay. It is a family friendly restaurant providing Bar facilities in the Evenings.
Makana Confections is the Chocolate Factory to die for - the kids will love watching the confectionery being made. After indulging is some Chocolate purchases, relax in the very well appointed Coffee Shop providing the most delicious chocolates, cakes and other treats.
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Makana Chocolate Boutique
504 Kerikeri RdMakana Confections is the Chocolate Factory to die for - the kids will love watching the confectionery being made. After indulging is some Chocolate purchases, relax in the very well appointed Coffee Shop providing the most delicious chocolates, cakes and other treats.
Parks & Nature
Hole in the rock / dolphin watching /Otehei Bay / Cape Reinga cruises and tours. http://www.exploregroup.co.nz/content/media/377258/EXP-BOIBrochure-Winter-2017-FINAL-WEB.pdf
We Highly recommend the cruises as they cover most of the outer bay to cape Brett where the hole in the rock island is located (iconic landmark here) you can see dolphins or whales on these trips and/or take in a lunch in Otehei Bay. This is a picturesque spot on Urupukapuka island that was made famous by Zane Grey – a US author and mad keen fisherman who set up camp here when he visited the bay in 1927 (http://www.bay-of-islands.co.nz/history/zanegrey/ )
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Urupukapuka Island
Hole in the rock / dolphin watching /Otehei Bay / Cape Reinga cruises and tours. http://www.exploregroup.co.nz/content/media/377258/EXP-BOIBrochure-Winter-2017-FINAL-WEB.pdf
We Highly recommend the cruises as they cover most of the outer bay to cape Brett where the hole in the rock island is located (iconic landmark here) you can see dolphins or whales on these trips and/or take in a lunch in Otehei Bay. This is a picturesque spot on Urupukapuka island that was made famous by Zane Grey – a US author and mad keen fisherman who set up camp here when he visited the bay in 1927 (http://www.bay-of-islands.co.nz/history/zanegrey/ )
Waitangi Mountain Bike Park. The WMBP is amongst our newest attractions in The Bay. It offers trails of varying difficulty with great flow and features, from introductory downhill riding, jump trails, cross country and beginner trails.
The trail network, designed by Jeff Carter from Southstar Trails, has grown rapidly over the past six months and the trails cater to all levels of ability. There are plenty of fast, flowing berms, rollers and jumps. Grade 2 and 3 runs are so well built, they’re still fun for more advanced riders. See http://www.wmbp.nz/
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Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
33 Bayly RdWaitangi Mountain Bike Park. The WMBP is amongst our newest attractions in The Bay. It offers trails of varying difficulty with great flow and features, from introductory downhill riding, jump trails, cross country and beginner trails.
The trail network, designed by Jeff Carter from Southstar Trails, has grown rapidly over the past six months and the trails cater to all levels of ability. There are plenty of fast, flowing berms, rollers and jumps. Grade 2 and 3 runs are so well built, they’re still fun for more advanced riders. See http://www.wmbp.nz/
Arts & Culture
Drive over to Russell (via the Opua car ferry) or take the passenger ferry from Paihia Wharf. Russell, a former whaling station and New Zealand’s first European settlement, is another historic spot with a quaint British seaside feel and tons of history. See http://russellnz.co.nz/
While you’re in Russell, take a trip to Flagstaff Hill where Hone Heke and his allies began their defiance of the British in an act wh
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Russell
Drive over to Russell (via the Opua car ferry) or take the passenger ferry from Paihia Wharf. Russell, a former whaling station and New Zealand’s first European settlement, is another historic spot with a quaint British seaside feel and tons of history. See http://russellnz.co.nz/
While you’re in Russell, take a trip to Flagstaff Hill where Hone Heke and his allies began their defiance of the British in an act wh
Entertainment & Activities
Another amazing way to see the bay, suspended below a parasail as you glide over the water at 1200 feet from the boat. See http://www.bayofislandsparasail.com/
ParasailNZ
PaihiaAnother amazing way to see the bay, suspended below a parasail as you glide over the water at 1200 feet from the boat. See http://www.bayofislandsparasail.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Right in the middle of Town you have the opportunity to people watch while enjoying a refreshing ale or wine. Great food provided as well to balance out any alcohol.
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Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack
9 Williams RdRight in the middle of Town you have the opportunity to people watch while enjoying a refreshing ale or wine. Great food provided as well to balance out any alcohol.
Essentials
Situated at the end of Marsden Road as you are going towards Kerikeri, turn left at the Waitangi Roundabout, Countdown is on the right. This Supermarket will provide everything you need for your stay.
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Countdown Waitangi
9 Puketona RoadSituated at the end of Marsden Road as you are going towards Kerikeri, turn left at the Waitangi Roundabout, Countdown is on the right. This Supermarket will provide everything you need for your stay.