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Paihia

Paihia is a town in Far North district, Northland, New Zealand of about 1,944 people. Within 50 km by road there are 252 places to visit: 102 beaches & coast, 45 wildlife, forests & gardens and 48 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Ngātokimatawhaorua, The Treaty House and Maiki Hill.

35.2807° S, 174.0910° EPop. 1,944

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Within 30 km246 places
Within 50 km252
Must-see53
Notable229
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Ngātokimatawhaorua

Attraction · 2 km

The Treaty House, heritage site near Paihia
Must-see

The Treaty House

Heritage site · 2 km

Must-see

Maiki Hill

Hill · 5 km

Places near Paihia by type

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One day from Paihia

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:44 pm

69 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Paihia
  2. Maiki Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Urupukapuka Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Rangihoua Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. St. James Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Te Pukeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Paihia
Today’s loopPaihiaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Paihia?

Ngātokimatawhaorua (attraction, about 2 km), The Treaty House (heritage site, about 2 km), Maiki Hill (hill, about 5 km), Bay of Islands (beach, about 6 km), Te Puke (viewpoint, about 8 km), Rangihoua Bay (beach, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Paihia?

252 places on Spotwander: 102 beaches & coast, 45 wildlife, forests & gardens, 48 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest beach to Paihia?

Nihinui Point, about 1 km by road; Te Tī Bay (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Paihia?

Nihonui Scenic Reserve, about 1 km by road; Motumaire Historic Reserve (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Paihia?

Start in Paihia, visit Maiki Hill, then Urupukapuka Island, then Rangihoua Bay, then St. James Church, then Te Puke, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.