Paihia 2026 Calendar of Events
Paihia, New Zealand
Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Paihia (Updated 2026)
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Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover (Half Day)SelvanG123, Sep 2026
Lovely visit to the islands and hole in the rock, Paihia.
Lovely experience visiting the islands and hole in the rock with Island Getaway Tours, Paihia. Skipper Hamish, stewards Bluebell and Caroline did a fantastic job. Hamish's knowledge of the island's history was very amazing. Enjoyed the stopovers and walks. Great job guys.

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Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover (Half Day)Doreen_H, Sep 2026
Boat trip was excellent....
Boat trip was excellent. Got upgraded from the 3 hr tour to the 4 1/2 hr tour 👍🏽. The tour guides were very helpful and friendly and happy to have a chat with you. Bring food and water. Find parking that suits your time limit - inspectors out and about . Avoid a parking fine.

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3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands TourDavid_T, Sep 2026
Great trip
We were moved to the 4.5 hour cruise as the 3 hour didn’t have enough people. The move was at no cost to us. It was a great trip, even if a little rough. Blair, Cass and Caroline did a great job of looking after everyone. Good commentary along the way.

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3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands TourFozzees3564, Sep 2026
Thanks
This team was amazing to deal with. Very understanding when needing to change our booking. Thanks Adam.
Libby661811027, Sep 2026
Awesome trip - highly recommend
We got a last minute booking and couldn’t have been happier! Bronwyn and her team were amazing - great commentary and friendly professional service. Bit bumpy out in the open sea, but made it even more fun and we got through the hole in the rock! Watched a brown seal with a large fish for about 5 mins. No dolphins but this is real life (have got a voucher for another trip in the next year because of this). Great stop at the beautiful Urapukapuka with stunning views from the trail walk. Would highly recommend this day! Thank you.
Beth_E, Aug 2026
10 out of 10 day!!!
This was 10 out of 10 AMAZING!! Cass was incredible, her energy was infectious and she seemed to genuinely love this gig! We saw the Bay Squad of dolphins that surrounded and swam with our boat as we moved along. They were SO close, less than a meter from boat criss crossing underneath and jumping to our delight. Tons of them. Absolutely unforgettable experience. Our skipper Hamish knew the area well as a Russell local. Do the hikes, the views are incredible! All in all 10 out of 10. Stop in Russell for a bite at Duke of Marlborough on your way back!! So yummy! Cass, you’re the BEST!!

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Bike Hire at the Waitangi Mountain Bike ParkJust_J0an, Jul 2026
Great rental experience
Rented 3 bikes (1 electric) for an out & back day of riding the Twin Coast Cycle Trail. Staff were locals and were friendly, knowledgeable & responsive, we even got some history & culture on the shuttle. Gear was in perfect condition - bikes even had comfortable seats, disc brakes, paddle shifters. Clean toilets. Great tips about the trail & a map were appreciated. They are co-located with the mountain bike park.
Rod_B, Jul 2026
Hole in the Rock Experience - Fantastic!
Really enjoyed this experience. The weather was fantastic and the trip out there and back was full of scenery and highlighting the local area. The captain was very informative and made you chuckle at times with his humour.
P7192TSdennisj, Jul 2026
A Great Day on the Hole in the Rock Tour - with an Excellent skipper and crew.
I would like Fullers to make note that they have an excellent skipper in Mr Taire Peters. (I may have his first name spelt incorrectly - if so, I apologise.)
We went out on Thurs 18 June last, 2 weeks ago now, on the Hole in the Rock and Urupukapuka tour, and had a very enjoyable day due in part to near perfect weather and sea conditions, but also in large part due to the excellent handling and control of the boat and crew by Mr Peters, and his excellent, informative and good natured commentary of the whole area and about its relevant history. He is a very valuable asset to your company and its tourism venture in the Bay of Islands. My wife and our good friend who accompanied us heartily agree with my comments. Mr Peters should not be undervalued. He is a gem for your company.
(I add that we have travelled quite a bit to various parts of our World during our lifetime (now in our 70's) and experienced many tourist guides in many different parts of the World. I have not been moved before now to write a review for any no matter how good or competent - but Mr Peters is exceptional and deserves high praise and commendation.
The young women on the crew that day were also very good and also deserve praise for their high standard of competence and good natured interaction with all passengers. So, a deserved 'well done' to all in the crew that day but especially to Mr Peters. it is a fabulous tour to experience.
And, yes, I have no personal or business connection with Mr Peters or with Fullers. This is an unsolicited review written in good faith.
Dennis Jenkin, Auckland.
Savvyroamer, Jun 2026
Helicopter flight to hope in the rock
The flight was booked as a birthday present, the company were very flexible as we couldn’t use it within the time frame given. The team were so helpful and friendly, safety briefings clear, commentary chatty and informative. The stop on top of the Hole in the Rock was amazing! We had a beautiful calm day as well which was a bonus. Would highly recommend this trip 😀
Cheyenne_R, Jun 2026
Awesome staff and trip
The staff was very friendly and accomodating, especially Bluebelle. The sights were amazing and the snorkeling was so fun- they feed the fish while you swim!

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Scenic Tour – Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2)Halina_L, May 2026
The trike ride was a lot...
The trike ride was a lot of fun with amazing photo stops. Make sure you were a hoody as very windy! 😉

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Bay Combo Tour – 60 mins (min 2)John_L, May 2026
Great experience if you...
Great experience if you like a bit of speed & something different. The guys were very informative, only thing was you could hardly hear them with all the wind noise.
Lisa_V, Apr 2026
Fun day in the Bay of Islands
It was a chilly day of sailing but Monique and Brad made the best of it. We had blankets to keep us warm and they provided a delicious lunch in a beautiful spot in the Bay of Islands. The sun peaked through in the afternoon making for a beautiful hike. We enjoyed our day with Bayscapes and would do it again!

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Cape Reinga – 90 Mile Beach Tour – With LunchJulie_F, Apr 2026
Excellent full day tour!
While this was a very long day and a lot of time spent in the van, it was completely worth it to get to see the beautiful scenery and experience some very special places! We were very fortunate that any rain we had that day came from time to time during the drive and then there was some spectacular light and sun during the stops we made. We drove about 15 km right on 90 Mile Beach without anyone else in sight nearly the whole time! Gorgeous! Getting to see and experience Cape Reinga was awesome! A beautiful place with great spiritual significance to the Māori. Our tour guide Holger did a great job driving and showing us these special places and gave us extra time in those places at our request. (None of us chose to surf the dunes, which gave more time for the other activities). While sand surfing sounded and looked very fun, at my age, unfortunately it wasn't a good idea! I highly recommend this tour!

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Parasailing Adventure Over the Bay of IslandsErhan_D, Apr 2026
Good experience with family
Very nice and friendly and it was very easy to get there and explained well and very helpfull. And tried to get hard on the water.
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