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Paihia is a small town living on tourism in the Bay of Islands in the New Zealand region Northland. The city is the central point of contact for excursion boats that sail the bay with the surrounding islands, and the destination of historically interested travelers who visit the places that were important for the establishment of New Zealand Russell and Waitangi, now an outer suburb of Paihia.
background
Paihia is conveniently located in the center of the Bay of Islands State Highway 11 (SH 11). The town is the tourist center of the region. The country's first printing house was opened here in 1835, but the small district is more historically significant Waitangi and that which can be reached by passenger ferry Russell.
getting there
By plane
With the regional air traffic, travelers can get to the airport Kerikeri (IATA: KKE) by Auckland (daily with Eagle Air) and Whangarei exploit. Paihia itself is around 20 minutes away by car or shuttle van from KeriKeri airport.
In the street
Paihia is on SH 11, which is from Kawakawa comes and continues north towards Doubtless Bay. There are regular bus connections on the route of all three main providers in the region - Newman's Coach Lines, InterCity Coachlines and Naked bus - from Auckland to the north. The bus ride usually takes around 4 hours.
By boat
Paihia has a small one 1 port for the ferries to Russell. Excursion boats also dock here. Cruise ships stay in the Bay of Islands in the roadstead, their passengers come ashore in tender boats.
mobility
Paihia itself is easy to explore on foot; the center of the village is concentrated a few hundred meters around the harbor. The district Waitangi can be reached on foot in a good half an hour.
The ferry timetable according to Russell is found here. Information in Paihia at: 64 9 402 7421.
Tourist Attractions
Waitangi
Waitangi, where the Waitangi Treaty was signed on February 6, 1840. With this treaty, 43 Maori chiefs ceded sovereignty to the United Kingdom. The contract existed in two versions, one in English and one in Maori, which partly differ from each other and are sometimes ambiguously worded. To this day, correct interpretation preoccupies the highest courts in New Zealand. The most recent consequence was large compensation payments to Maori tribes, which were thereby compensated for the illegal expropriation of fishing grounds. The treaty replaces a New Zealand constitution to this day.
Today, the 1 Waitangi Treaty Grounds. It is a kind of open air museum. You can see Busby's residency, a house specially imported from Australia, in which the representative of Britain - James Busby - lived from 1833. He was considered a mediator between Maori and whites. The house is furnished in a typical style from around 1840. In the garden of the property is the Flagstaff, which stands at the place where the Maori chiefs signed the contract on February 6, 1840. At that time a tent was set up for this purpose. The flags of the United Kingdom, New Zealand and the Maori flag hang on the flagpole.
There is a huge one near the water 2 Maori war canoe(Whare Waka)that is 35 meters long and offered space for 76 men. The canoe was part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the contract in 1940. It dates from the same year 3 Te Whare Runanga Meeting Housewhich is supposed to represent a symbol of Maori participation in the treaty. The meeting house is in the typical style of the Maori meeting houses (marae). What makes it special is that it is not a specific one Iwi(Tribe) is attributed to, but belongs to all Maoris.
Several circular routes run across the Treaty Ground, some of which lead through mangroves or have beautiful views of the Bay of Islands open. The area is not too big and can be walked through in 10-20 minutes. An informational film telling the story of the Waitangi Treaty and the area can be seen and souvenirs can be bought at the visitor center.
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter. The telephone number is 64 (9) 402 7437. From the port of Paihia, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds can be reached on foot in about 20 minutes. At a Hike on the coast Along the way, the time required increases to around 45-60 minutes, and one begins at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds trail to the 4 Haruru Falls. Times for the route in each direction vary between 1h30 and 2h30.
miscellaneous
- Haruru Falls. Waterfalls on the Waitangi River east of Paihia. Kayak tours up the river to the waterfall and back are also possible from the bay. The waterfall is also a destination Dinner cruise.
activities
- water sports
- Kayak tours, kayak rental
- Coastal Kayakers, Te Karuwha Pde, Ti Bay, Waitangi. Tel.: 64 9 402 8105. They also offer tours, but also rent kayaks and snorkeling equipment.
- Rental of motor boats
- Rent-a-boat, Paihia Wharf Building, Paihia. Tel.: 64 9 402 7127. Rents motor boats for 4-6 people by the hour, which you can drive yourself within the Bay of Island.
- Sailing trips
- Kayak tours, kayak rental
- Diving
- 1 Paihia Dive, 7 Williams Road, Paihia 0247. Tel.: 64 9-402 7551, Tel. Toll-free: 64 (0)800 107 551. Diving to the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior. The Rainbow Warrior was a Greenpeace boat that was sunk in Auckland on July 7, 1985 by French intelligence agents. It was raised again and sunk as an artificial reef two years later near the Bay of Islands. Paihia Dive teaches the PADI wreck course based on the wreck.
- Hike:
- From Paihia to the 2 Opua Forest Lookout
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 3 Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands. Tel.: 64 (9) 402 7826. Located next to State Highway 1, just a few hundred yards from the port.
health
Practical advice
- 1 i-SITE Visitor Information Center, The Wharf, 101 Marsden Road, Paihia 0252. Tel.: 64 (0)(9) 402 7345, Email: [email protected]. Open: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
trips
- Boat trip to Cape Brett and Piercy Island with the Hole in the rock
- With a small plane from the neighboring one Kerikeri to the Cape Reinga
- With the ferry to Russell
