Why go
- Town in Northland Region, New Zealand.
History
Paihia is a town in the Bay of Islands in the Northland Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is 60 kilometres north of Whangārei, located close to the historic towns of Russell and Kerikeri. Missionary Henry Williams named the mission station Marsden's Vale. Paihia eventually became the accepted name of the settlement.
Restaurants & places to go
Indian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-21:30 · 15A York Street, Russell, 0202 · orderatgreensrussell.co.nz
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 40 Marsden Road · jfcpaihia.co.nz
Burger, Indian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 10:30-21:30; Tu 17:00-21:30 Features: step-free access · 45 Gillies Street, 0210 · yantrakawakawa.co.nz
Tapas, Burger, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Tu-Fr 13:00-24:00; Sa 13:00-24:30 · 50 Marsden Road · tipsyoysterandco.nz
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 · 2 Kings Road, Paihia, 0200 · elcafe.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 18:00-22:00 · 76 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · terrarestaurant.co.nz
Steak House, Burger, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 69 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30 · 39 Williams Road
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 5 The Strand, Russell, 0202 · visitheritage.co.nz
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Fried Chicken, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 1264 Puketona Road, Oromahoe, 0293 · charleezchicken.co.nz
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 78 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
Sandwich, Fish And Chips, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Sandwich/Fish And Chips restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-17:00; Su,PH 06:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Ice Cream · Features: step-free access
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 96 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · greenspahiaindian.co.nz
Burger, Tacos, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 76 Marsden Road · tipsyoysterandco.nz
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 25 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, 0293 · waitangi.org.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 6B Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · thebluedoorpaihia.co.nz
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-18:30 Features: step-free access
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:30-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Burger, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · Marsden Road
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 86 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-14:00; We-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Su 08:00-11:00; Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 14:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 16 Kings Road,… · thehideoutpaihia.business.site
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fish, Burger, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Fish fast food · 68 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Long Beach Road
Ice Cream · ice cream
Burger, Grill, Sausage, Steak House, American, Bagel, Donut, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Burger/Grill restaurant · Williams Road
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00 · 17 York Street, Russell, 0202
Restaurant · restaurant · 96 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · swordfish.co.nz
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
16 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Kerikeri Airport (KKE) 16 km to the centre
Kerikeri, NTL, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air New Zealand) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Auckland (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Auckland*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kaikohe Airport (KKO) 31 km to the centre
Kaikohe, NTL, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Paihia Wharf
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre · FNDC
Okiato Ferry Ramp
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
Russell Wharf
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre · FNDC
Opua Ferry Ramp
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre
Otehei bay wharf
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Paihia - Russell Passenger Ferry
Ferry route
Opua - Okiato Vehicular Ferry
Ferry route · Far North District Council
Opua - Waikare Water Taxi
Ferry route
Where to stay
11 Sullivans Road, Northland, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · tarltonslodge.co.nz
11 MacMurray Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · bayofislandslodge.com
138 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · seaspray.co.nz
Off Paihia Lanes, 2/76 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · hakahouse.com
130 Marsden Road, Bay Of Islands, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · paihiabeach.co.nz
15 Kings Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · peppertree.co.nz
27 Kings Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · paihiapacific.co.nz
58 Seaview Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · scenichotelgroup.co.nz
46 Davis Crescent, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · seabedspaihia.co.nz
104 Marsden Road, Paihia 0247, New Zealand · millenniumhotels.com
27 Selwyn Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · centabay.co.nz
10/12 Bayview Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · abriapartments.co.nz
44 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · pioneerapartments.co.nz
52 Puketona Road, Paihia 0204, New Zealand · bayofislandsholidayapartments.co.nz
8/10 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · edgewaterapartments.co.nz
2 Puketona Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · gatewaymotel.co.nz
2 MacMurray Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · admiralsviewmotel.co.nz
1 Bayview Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · breakwatermotel.co.nz
52 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · alamoanamotel.co.nz
2 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · anchoragemotel.co.nz
62 Seaview Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · averillcourtmotel.co.nz
2 Bayview Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · bayviewpaihia.nz
60 Seaview Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · marlincourtmotel.co.nz
16 Williams Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · tuimotel.co.nz
42 Selwyn Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · bountymotel.co.nz
69 Williams Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · dolphinmotel.co.nz
70 Seaview Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · edelweissmotel.co.nz
12 Kings Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · viennamotel.com
36 Seaview Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · aloha.co.nz
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Paihia, NZ — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Paihia Wharf, 0.4 km); routes include Paihia - Russell Passenger Ferry, Opua - Okiato Vehicular Ferry, Opua - Waikare Water Taxi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Paihia, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach