Location

Bay Cabinz Motel is located centrally on the sunny side of the hill overlooking the village of Paihia in the Bay of Islands. Only 300m flat walk to a wide range of cafes, restaurants, shops, beaches and the main wharf (departure point for all cruises, ferries and buses).

Directions: Bay Cabinz Motel is situated at 32-34 School Road Paihia. School Road is the last road on the left before the Paihia Wharf if travelling north. Our entrance is approx. 300 metres down the road on the left hand side, it is elevated and is directly opposite the Paihia Primary School entrance.  Paihia is only 4 hrs drive north from Auckland Airport.  If travelling by bus the coaches also provide regular services to the region on either Inter-City or Northliner. The bus depot is at the corner of School Road and a courtesy vehicle pick up is available upon request. If flying, Air New Zealand offers 5 flights a day to Kerikeri Airport which is only 20 minutes from Paihia.  A regular shuttle taxi service operates between the airport and Paihia.

Bay of Islands Activities

Getting out on the water:
Cruises around the islands
Dolphin watching and swimming with dolphins cruises
Sailing – catamaran or Tall Ship!
Kayaking and swimming
Waka trips (Maori canoe)

Exploring the history of New Zealand:
Take a ferry to Russell (New Zealand’s first capital)
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Kerikeri Mission House and Stone Store
Waimate Mission House
Rewa’s Village (Kerikeri)
Culture North Night Show

Feel an adrenalin rush:
Parasailing over Paihia bay
Exhilarating fast boat trips to the Hole in the Rock
Sky diving
Horse Riding
Quad Bike Tours
4WD Bus tour to Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach