Kerikeri – A 20-30 minute drive from Paihia. Saturday and Sunday Farmer's Market until 1pm. Stone Store, Rainbow Falls. 

Russell - A short 7 minute ferry ride from Paihia Wharf. Museums, Restaurants, Walks, Flagstaff Hill. 

Mangonui – This picturesque old town is ideal for a Fish and Chip lunch stop at the world famous 'Mangonui fish shop'.

Explore New Zealand
Explore NZ, Winner of the 2010 Tourism Awards. Cruise and discover the very best of the Bay of Islands. Discover The Bay - "Hole In The Rock Cruise.Swim with the Dolphins Cruise - Capture this extraordinary experience by swimming alongside dolphins in the warmest waters in NZ. Remember it forever.
 
Fullers Bay of Islands
One of New Zealand's original sightseeing tour and cruise operators and Great Sights, the premium national sightseeing company have come together to bring you Fullers Great Sights Bay of Islands.
 
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Provides you with a wide range of Maori cultural experiences giving you the unique opportunity to interact with Maori as a living, vibrant culture.
 
Salt Air
Salt Air offers spectacular aeroplane or helicopter scenic flights around New Zealand's maritime playground the Bay of Islands and Northland as well as charter flights to any destination within New Zealand.
 
Fishing Charters
Custom designed charters organised to suit your requirements, Marlin Snapper you choose.
 
Dune Rider
Off-road vehicle Adventure to Cape Reinga via 90 Mile Beach. Discover scenic Northland on thepurpose-built off road vehicle. Visit gumdiggers park, spiritual Cape Reinga, drive along 90 Mile Beach, boogie board down massive sand dunes then stop at Mangonui fish & chip shop.
 
Darryl's Dinner Cruise
A scenic 2½ hour dinner cruise down the Waitangi River on board the vessel ‘Ratanui’. Cruise from Paihia in the Bay of Islands across to historic Waitangi then enter the waters of the Waitangi River, a coastal inlet rich in wildlife.
 
Diving
Bay of Islands Scuba Diving & Snorkelling Tours, Paihia, New Zealand - Dive Trips - Dive Charters
 
Parasailing
Soar high above the Bay of Islands with Flying Kiwi Parasail, "New Zealand's Highest Parasailing". Enjoy breathtaking views of Paihia, Russell and out to Cape Brett, "Hole in the Rock". Fly away in ease as your gently lifted off the back deck of the purpose built parasail boat.