Situated in the Bay of Islands in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand, is the main tourists town of Paihia. Known as the jewel of the magnificent Bay of Islands, the town is home to rich culture, natural resources, friendly people and numerous...more
Situated in the Bay of Islands in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand, is the main tourists town of Paihia. Known as the jewel of the magnificent Bay of Islands, the town is home to rich culture, natural resources, friendly people and numerous attractions. Those visiting Paihia will have the opportunity to try out a plethora of outdoor activities including; swimming, diving, paragliding, paintballing, snorkeling, kayaking, and sailing among others. Visitors will also be able to laze around on the beach and swim with dolphins. Paihia truly has something for everyone; for those looking to relax as well as for those looking for adventure and adrenaline pumping activities. Those visiting the Bay of Islands are known to use Paihia as their base, and therefore accommodation is easy to come by. For Muslims looking for Halal-friendly facilities, there are no known Mosques or Halal restaurants in the town of Paihia.
Visitors looking for some fun in the sun and sand should visit Te Tii Bay which is a popular beach located at the north end of Paihia. Apart from activities involving the water, like swimming and fishing, the beach also has a playground for kids, and a popular museum called the Kelly Tarlton's Shipwreck Museum, which is an old beached sailing ship that is home to objects from shipwreck and other artefacts. The beach is popular among locals and is a must-visit when in the area.
One extremely family friendly attraction is Action World. This adventure play ground is suitable for the young and the old and is a renowned, award winning one. Visitors get to take part in and experience a whole load of fun activities which are also quite unique, such as; flying trapeze, high wire walks, jousting, harness-free rock climbing and more. For those looking for something more relaxing and less adventurous, the park has a mini-golf course, a water-slide and trampolines as well as areas suitable for picnics and barbeques. All individuals attempting the unique yet dangerous activities are attached to a safety harness and therefore Action World is the ideal place to spend a fun day out with the entire family.
Those interested can arrange for fishing or dolphin watching tours, as well as others, and even catch a ferry going to nearby Russell, in the wharf area of Paihia. For tourists looking to get in a bit of shopping, Paihia offers quite a selection of shops selling a wide range of products that range from unique souvenirs to other quality gift items.
The closest airport located to Paihia is the Bay of Islands Airport or the Kerikeri Airport, located in Kerikeri, and is approximately 24 kilometres from the center of Paihia. This airport has domestic flights and therefore those in need of an international airport will have to travel to Rotorua International Airport or Auckland Airport which are both located quite far away.
There are no known Halal restaurants located in Paihia or on the Bay of Islands. Those looking for Muslim-friendly meals will have to dine at vegetarian restaurants or at seafood ones after ensuring that they do not add any non-Halal items. The area is known for its fantastic and fresh seafood and therefore, this could be a great dining option for Muslim tourists.
There are also no known mosques or Islamic Centres in Paihia. Muslim travelers are therefore advised to pray in their hotel rooms, if possible before they set out on their daily excursions.
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