| all include free wi-fi and linens, and have either shared or en suite bathrooms. there's a communal kitchen and a lounge, plus an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a bbq area. a 2-minute walk from paihia's main beach, this down-to-earth hostel is also an 8-minute walk from the town centre's tour companies and 6 km from haruru falls. dorms offer lockers, while private rooms have tvs, and tea and coffeemakers. studios and apartments add kitchenettes, futons and dining tables. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include tennis courts, a guest laundry and free parking. accommodations range from airy mixed and female-only dorms, to private rooms and apartments
Bay of Islands Airport 23 min
Waitangi Treaty Grounds (6 min)
Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. The Stone Store (28 min)
This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Sea Shuttle Bay of Islands (8 min) Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (9 min)
Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. Haruru Falls (7 min)
Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. She's a Lady Sailing Adventures (10 min) Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (29 min)
A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Urupukapuka Island (1 hr 19)
Camping and kayaking Pompallier Mission and Printery (48 min)
Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Hundertwasser Public Toilets (20 min)
Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (52 min) Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (50 min) The Rock Adventure Cruise (9 min) | 
