The best family-friendly activities in Paihia for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a...
$97

Most visitors see the Bay of Islands from a crowded deck. Our guests see it from the secret local spots that are not on the...
$140

Embark on a 4.5 hour Cruise and Island tour in the scenic Bay of Islands, where nature's wonders and cultural exploration await. Cruising through the...
$97

Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2)
Have awesome thrills on a V8 350 Chev Trike with a 60 minute tour from Paihia. For those that love adrenaline, experience the sense of...
$135

Discover the Bay of Islands, and take a scenic boat cruise through the 144 subtropical islands. Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape...
$83

Get bird’s-eye views of Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock on a Bay of Islands scenic helicopter tour from Paihia. Take in the...
$203

The Rock Adventure Overnight Cruise
Immerse yourself in the Bay of Islands... The Ultimate Bay of Islands Boat Cruise! The only overnight cruise in the Bay of Islands, offering snorkeling, kayaking, island...
$229

Join our friendly local crew for a relaxed six-hour sailing adventure from Paihia. Feel the sails fill with wind, stretch out on the bean bags,...
$123

Awesome tour filled with gorgeous views, great photo opportunities and adrenaline packed thrills. A definite bucket list experience! Summer - bring a light sweater, sunglasses...
$74

Bay of Islands Scenic Tour
This a very comprehensive tour of the Bay of Islands area and we pack a lot into the 3+ hours. Visit the Waitangi area, Paihia,...
$62

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands Locally owned and operated, with a passion for...
$83

There's a special kind of evening that only happens on the water — the light going gold, the sail filling, the noise of the day...
$54

The Waitangi Mountain Bike Park is a purpose built mountain bike park with over 50km of world class trails built by the professionals. There are...
$51

Tour is for two passengers - Wind your way from Paihia, thru native bush and valleys to the seaside marina village of Opua. Definitely more...
$74

Have awesome thrills on a V8 350 Chev Trike with a 60 minute tour from Paihia. For those that love adrenaline, experience the sense of...
$135

Get onboard the most comprehensive day cruise in the Bay of Islands, taking in the Hole in the Rock, the historic Cream Trip route and...
$129

Immerse yourself in the Bay of Islands on the ultimate Bay of Islands day cruise! Six hours of non-stop cruising and adventure. The knowledgeable crew will...
$165

Explore the captivating Bay of Islands on a comprehensive 4-hour Nature Adventure tour. Beginning in Paihia, the journey leads to Haruru Waterfalls for an up-close...
$120

Discover the stunning beauty of the Bay of Islands on this scenic mini tour of the Bay of Islands from Paihia. Begin your journey by...
$43

Scenic Cruise among 144 sub-tropical islands and discover the Bay of Islands on a small group tour. Visit the landing site of Captain James Cook,...
$103

Bay of Islands - Explorer Tour
Discover the stunning beauty of the Bay of Islands on this immersive adventure. Begin your journey in Paihia Town, then off exploring the enchanting Pukeiti...
$137

