Paihia is a town on New Zealand’s North Island. It’s known as a gateway to the dive sites and sandy beaches of the Bay of Islands.
At the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a carved meeting house, a museum and a giant Maori canoe mark the site of the founding of modern New Zealand.
A trail leads to the horseshoe-shaped Haruru Falls. Southwest of town, there are panoramic views from the Opua Forest Paihia Lookout Track.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Sun
Q: How much is it?
A: If you are a NZ citizen you get a 50% discount. Bring proper ID. $25 for NZers and $50 for non-NZ.