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Paihia was settled by Europeans as a mission station in 1823 is now the main centre for tourists to the Bay area. The Bay of Islands area is abundant with of marine life, including the big Marlin, Whales, Penguins, Dolphins, Gannets and many other species. There are some 144 islands in the area.
Close by is Waitangi, where The Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of the nation of New Zealand was signed in 1840 by representatives of the British Crown and Maori chiefs. There is the Treaty House, Maori War Canoes, and the carved memorial meeting house. The view of the bay is spectacular from Waitangi.
Paihia is the perfect base to explore areas in the far north and see magnificent Kauri forests, Cape Reinga - the tip of New Zealand and 90 Mile Beach. |
Local Map with Attractions Photos which are taken by myself and all headings are copyright and digitally marked. Please do not use them without permission. Thanks.
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DaDrifter Sat Jul 9, 2005 12:19 UTC
Interesting to read about the Treaty of Waitangi ... sounds like a nice little place with a lot of history. Lovely pictures of the Haruru falls, Maori war canoe and that amazing rock formation. | rozehill Sat Sep 18, 2004 05:00 UTC
Haruru Falls are so pretty. This region is very beautiful, great photos. | bugalugs Sun May 11, 2003 15:39 UTC
such wonderful scenery, a great page, and it can be a bit haruru in our house sometimes :-) | sim1 Tue Mar 11, 2003 21:22 UTC
Great page, beautiful photos! Another wonderful place you visited! I would love to go here! |
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