Bay of Islands Attractions and Activities

Paihia is the best place to stay to take advantage of the many exciting attractions and activities on offer around the Bay of Islands. Being only 1 min walk to Paihia Wharf and Village you can leave your car behind and enjoy the bay from Swiss Chalet Motel. We are a booking agent for Bay of Islands' major trips and tours and are happy to assist our guests with sightseeing advice and bookings.

Walking distance from Swiss Chalet Lodge Motel:

Exhilarating speed boat tours of the Bay of Islands
Waitangi Treaty Grounds (30 min walk/2 min drive)
Kayaking, safe sandy beaches, parasailing and Maori Waka canoe trips
Ferry to Russell to explore this historic village
Cafes, bars, restaurants and shops (all within 1 min walk)
Paihia Beach day spa
Day tours to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach (pick up daily from the motel)
Scenic flights over North Cape and the Bay of Islands
Waiora Adventure Park

Within 3-30 min drive:

Haruru Falls and bush walks
Waitangi and Kerikeri golf courses
Sky diving
Kerikeri cafes, craft shops, wineries and galleries
Kerikeri Mission Station and historic Stone Store
Horse trekking

Paihia Village

Wharf and departure point for Bay of Islands cruises, Russell passenger ferries, sailing trips, diving, fast boats to the Hole in the Rock
Shops, cafes, restaurants, pharmacy, post office, bank
Beach, local park and waterfront walkway
Kayaking, parasailing and bike hire

Bay of Islands Activities

Hole in the Rock cruises, Bay of Islands cruises and island stopovers, dolphin watching and swimming with dolphins, sailing, diving the HMS Canterbury and Rainbow Warrior wrecks
Parasailing, Haruru Falls and bush walks
Waka trips and Marae visits, Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Historic Russell Village and Kerikeri

Exploring Northland

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach day tours
Sea plane or helicopter flights
Driving trips of tours to the Hokianga Harbour and Waipoua Forest (home of Tane Mahuta)
Returning south via the Tutukaka Coast