Location

Paihia is the main coastal township of the picturesque Bay of Islands, New Zealand. The distance from Auckland to the Paihia is 240km (150 miles) and takes about 3.15 hrs by car. Follow State Highway 1 until you get to Kawakawa and then carry on straight ahead on State Highway 11. Kawakawa to Paihia, Bay of Islands is approximately 14km (15 minutes).

Strawberry Fields is on the left side of Seaview Road as you drive up the hill at the end of Te Haumi Beach, heading into Paihia. Look out for our red sign.

Bay of Islands Activities

Paihia is the starting point for a wide range of water and land based activities to suit every interest and ability. We recommend that you allow plenty of time in the area to take advantage of all the activities available. These include:

Water-based activities:

• Cruises around the Bay, including Hole in the Rock and Roberton Island
• Swimming with dolphins and dolphin-watching cruises
• Sailing in the Bay (including Tall Ship and catamaran cruises!)
• Diving at the Cavalli Islands, HMS Canterbury (coming soon) and Rainbow Warrior
• Parasailing
• Kayaking
• Waka tours

Land-based activities:

• Waitangi Treaty Grounds
• Day trips to Cape Reinga/Ninety Mile Beach
• Golf at Waitangi, Kerikeri or Kauri Cliffs
• Visit historic Russell (by ferry)
• Kerikeri arts, crafts, wineries and Stone Store
• Adventure Centre
• Haruru Falls and bush walk
• Sky diving
• Restaurants, cafes and shopping