At 11:59pm on 31 July 2022, News Zealand will fully reopen its borders to the world!
This great news is welcomed by the tourism industry; tourists from across the world will be allowed back for the first time in over two years. The timing provides good preparation time for airlines and travel companies to plan trips to New Zealand in the peak spring and summer seasons.
Now is the time to reconnect with New Zealand!
New Zealand’s beauty and warm hospitality is impressive, making it a tourist’s dream; it’s safe, strikingly scenic, and always ready to welcome travellers. The inspiring golden beaches curl around quiet bays, towering mountains and mist-cloaked fjords. New Zealand is famous for awesome landscapes, lofty mountain peaks, glaciers and fascinating blue lakes.
‘…golden beaches curl around quiet bays…’
Paihia
The town of Paihia is an excellent base from which to explore New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. It has delicious dining options and a good-sized town centre. From the wharf, you can arrange a trip to the outer islands, hook into a fishing expedition or catch a ferry ride.
Top adventures include cruising to the ‘hole in the rock’ at the tip of Cape Brett, and sea kayak tours. Paihia is also just down the road from the historic Treaty House at Waitangi Treaty Grounds, which marks the beginning of New Zealand as a nation. Just west of Paihia is Haruru, where you’ll find an impressive waterfall and a boardwalk.
Those looking for water-based activities are spoiled for choice, with fast boats to the Hole in the Rock, fishing, sea kayaks, sailing, scuba diving and more.
Club Paihia
Perfect accommodation in Paihia is Club Paihia, it’s an easy walk to the beach, boating and other nautical activities. You can enjoy peaceful bush walks through some of Northland’s most spectacular scenery. The town has an excellent selection of restaurants, and public transport is close to the resort. Resort features include outdoor swimming pools, spas, sauna, tennis court, outdoor chess, BBQ areas, and a restaurant and games room.
‘…peaceful bush walks…’
