Activities & Attractions
Park your car and meander along to Paihia’s beach, restaurants and cafes from your luxurious accommodation at Admiral’s View Lodge. Tours pick up daily from the motel or you can walk 5 minutes to Paihia village and wharf. We have a complimentary Tour Booking Service available at Admiral’s View Lodge and are happy to arrange any Bay of Islands excursions or Cape Reinga/Ninety Mile Beach day tours for you.
Experience the Bay of Islands with:
Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise
Fullers Bay of Islands
Great Sights
Sail NZ
Dolphin Discoveries
Fish Spot X
Earl Grey Fishing
Dolphin Discoveries
Waitangi Golf Club
Coastal Kayakers
Parasailing
Carino Sailing
and Dolphin Charters
Salt Air
R. Tucker Thompson Sail
Training Trust
Fishing with Blue
Sea Charters
The Mack Attack
And Taste the Bay of Islands with:
Darryl's Dinner Cruise
Cottle Hill Winery
Marsden Estate Winery
and Restaurant
Relax at the beach, take a coach trip, do a boat cruise, walk to waterfront restaurants and cafes, play golf at beautiful Northland golf courses, try horse-trekking or parasailing, sample the local arts, crafts and wines, or just relax on the sunny balcony or terrace outside your room.
If you are a member of the British National Trust, bring your membership card for free entry to lots of NZ Historic Places.
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Attractions Closeby
Bay of Islands Cruises
Depart from Paihia wharf (5 mins walk from Admiral’s View Lodge) – Cream Trip, Hole in the Rock, island visits, swimming with dolphins, sailing and lots, lots more
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
At the western end of Paihia (2 mins drive from Admiral’s View Lodge) – learn about New Zealand’s history, cultural shows, tours, scenic gardens, Maori Marae and Giant Waka
Paihia Beach
Safe sandy swimming beach (only 1 block from Admiral’s View Lodge) – also available at the beach are kayaks and bikes for hire and parasailing
Passenger Ferry to Russell
Ferries depart regularly from Paihia Wharf (5 mins walk from Admiral’s View Lodge) – explore historic Russell village on foot include Pompallier Mission House and Russell Museum
Paihia Village & Surrounds
Paihia Village – a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. New Zealand arts & crafts, Bay of Islands Ice Cream, Post Office, pharmacy, bank and information centre
Waitangi Golf Course
Stunning 18-hole course with spectacular views over the Bay of Islands (5 mins drive from Admiral’s View Lodge) – casual green fees, club hire and lessons available