Paihia Aotearoa , North island , New Zealand , Land of the long white cloud

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Paihia
 Aotearoa , North Island, New Zealand , Land of the long white cloud 
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.Swim with the dolphins. Go kayaking, swimming, fishing, or picnic along secluded beaches. Walk or drive to the spectacular Haruru Falls.

 Learn about early New Zealand history where the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.was first signed. The Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand's founding document.. 

Take the ferry to 'Romantic Russell', visit the bustling but relaxed town of Kerikeri, check out the world famous Hundertwasser toilets in Kawakawa, and the historic Pioneer Village in nearby Kaikohe.

 Or just chill out and take a cruise through the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. Bus tours can takes you to see 2,000 year old Tane Mahuta - a majestic lord of the Waipoua Kauri Forest. Or go further north to Cape Reinga - the departing place of the spirits in Maori legend.


 The food is good. There is accommodation to suit every taste and budget. And there is always something happening in Paihia. 

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