parking is complimentary. bay of islands airport is 22 km away. there are bbq grills, as well as guest laundry facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. low-key studios feature free wi-fi, kitchenettes and flat-screen tvs, plus furnished patios and garden views. the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add living rooms with sofas areas; some have full kitchens and/or bay views. set in a residential area, this casual motel is a 7-minute walk from paihia beach along the bay of islands and 5 km from haruru falls Bay of Islands Airport 22 min
Urupukapuka Island (1 hr 21) Camping and kayaking Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (51 min) Sea Shuttle Bay of Islands (5 min) Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (54 min) Waitangi Treaty Grounds (5 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (28 min) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. The Stone Store (26 min) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (5 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. She's a Lady Sailing Adventures (6 min) Haruru Falls (6 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. Hundertwasser Public Toilets (21 min) Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Pompallier Mission and Printery (49 min) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. The Rock Adventure Cruise (5 min) |