Park your car and meander along to Paihia's beach, restaurants and cafés from your quality accommodation at Admiral's View Motel. 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 Motel and our team are happy to help you decide on which Bay of Islands excursion or Cape Reinga/Ninety Mile Beach, or Northland day tours will suit you.
Paihia and the Bay of Islands offer a great many walks and adventures that are free. Not all of your activities need to be big ticket items. The Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, Paihia – Opua Coastal Walkway, beaches of all shapes and sizes are at your doorstep. The friendly staff can help you enjoy your time in the Bay of Islands no matter what your budget size!
Cycle & Parasail Family
Make the most of the Northland summer with your family, cycle the Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Trail. Take in the breath-taking vistas of Ipipiri from high in the sky.
2 night's accommodation is all you need to have great fun in the Bay of Islands. For a fun family day take the trail & tunnel taster cycle experience with Top Trail and a tandem parasail with Flying Kiwi Parasail.
BOOK NOW: Call us on 0800 247 234 or email us at info@admiralsviewlodge.co.nz
Experience Bay of Islands Family Style
Bring your family on a diverse adventure, experience the stunning Bay of Islands. From Urupukapuka Island, walk to the summit and take in the stunning views, listen to the diverse birdsong and wade in the clear blue waters. Explore the Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Trail with a 1-day cycle experience, follow the discovery trail at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and learn about the birthplace of our nation.
Stay for 3 nights in a two-bedroom family apartment, take an Island Exclusion with Explore to Urupukapuka Island, bike the Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast cycle trail experience including standard bike hire and shuttle with Top Trail and a family pass to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
BOOK NOW: Call us on 0800 247 234 or email us at info@admiralsviewlodge.co.nz
A Great Day in the Bay
Experience a great day in the bay with a cruise to the stunning Motuarohia Island on the 4hr lagoon cruise with Barefoot Sailing.
BOOK NOW: Call us on 0800 247 234 or email us at info@admiralsviewlodge.co.nz
Snorkell the Bay of Islands
Visit the Best snorkelling spot here in the Bay of Islands on your epic snorkelling trip with Bay of Islands Snorkelling , you will see and interact with an abundance of sea life and explore a big hidden archway in a well-established Rahui in Maunganui Bay
BOOK NOW: Call us on 0800 247 234 or email us at info@admiralsviewlodge.co.nz
Ultimate Coast to Coast bike trail ride
Actively recharge yourself with a 2-day Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail experience, relax each evening in your sea view spa studio. A great way to discover paradise in your own backyard.
The amazing team at Top Trail can help you with a self guided tour including e-bike or standard bike hire and shuttles.
BOOK NOW: Call us on 0800 247 234 or email us at info@admiralsviewlodge.co.nz
Island Getaway
Escape the crowds - experience the highlights of the Bay and visit Motu Kokako (Hole in the rock).
Stopover on two remote islands with snorkelling and paddleboarding.
4.5 hour day cruise, marine wildlife and native NZ birdlife, smaller groups and passionate crew. This Island Getaway tour is a great way to experience the Bay of Islands. Operates all year round.
From $149 per adult / $75 per child
BOOK NOW: Call us on 0800 247 234 or email us at info@admiralsviewlodge.co.nz
Sail, Cycle & Culture
Bring your family on a diverse adventure, experience the stunning Bay of Islands from the water, surrounded by deep blue water, vivid green islands and wildlife with Carino Wildlife Cruises. Explore the Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Trail with a one day cycle experience, follow the discovery trail at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and learn about the birthplace of New Zealand.
We recommend that you stay 3 nights to experience the bay of islands, take the 6hr ilsand and wildlife curise with Carino wildlife cruises, trail & tunnel taster cycle experience incl standard bike hire and shuttle with Top Trails and a pass to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
BOOK NOW: Call us on 0800 247 234 or email us at info@admiralsviewlodge.co.nz
Paihia Beach & Surrounds
Paihia Beach is a safe, sandy swimming beach (only 1 block from Admiral's View Motel) – also available at the beach are kayaks and bikes for hire, including E-Bikes. Moana Kayaks (formerly Bay Beach Hire) can help you with all your hire needs.
Ferries depart regularly from Paihia Wharf (5-min walk from Admiral's View Motel) – explore historic Russell Village on foot, including Pompallier Mission House and Russell Museum.
During the summer take a ferry to Urupukapuka Island and enjoy the crystal clear waters of Otehei Bay.
Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
A world-class mountain bike park built by Southstar Trails (the same legends who built the Rotorua MTBP). The 73km mountain bike park is in the Waitangi National Forest. It boasts spectacular views across the bay and landmark trails. The park caters for all ages and experience levels, with a beginners level through to spine tingling advanced trails. A not-for-profit community initiative with a small entrance fee.
On-site bike rentals and shuttles available – Paihia Mountain Bikes: Rentals & Shuttles.
Paihia Village & Surrounds
Paihia Village offers a range of shops, cafés, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. New Zealand arts and crafts, Bay of Islands ice cream, Post Office, pharmacy, bank and information centre.
144 Islands, so many things to see and do!
There are many tours available and not enough space to recommend them all, if you do not find what you are looking for here check out Visit Bay of Islands
Golf Courses
The Bay of Islands and Northland boost a number of golf courses from small country courses to world renown championship courses. No matter your skill level there will be a course to suit you, both keen golfers Craig and Penny are more than happy to help you choose. The following are just two of the fantastic golf courses on our doorstep.
Waitangi Golf Course is a stunning 18-hole course with spectacular views over the Bay of Islands (5-min drive from Admiral's View Motel). Casual green fees, club hire and lessons available.
Kauri Cliffs Golf Course is a challenging par 72 championship golf course with ocean views from 15 holes. Ranked in the world top 100. PGA tour star Brandt Snedeker called it "Pebble Beach on steroids" (45-min drive from Admiral's View Motel).
View more golf courses at Northland NZ.
Other Activities
Cruises:
Discover the Bay, Dolphin Cruises
Kayaking:
Bay of Islands Kayaking, Bay Beach Hire
Parasail:
Bay of Islands Parasail
Go sailing:
Carino Sailing & Dolphin Adventures, Gungha, Barefoot Sailing
Tall Ship Sailing:
R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust
Visit the Islands:
Urupukapuka Island
Fishing:
Fish Spot X, Earl Grey Fishing, Blue Sea Charters
Other Activities:
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**some tours are not available in the winter months
Food & Drink
There's plenty of eating and drinking options at the Bay of Islands. Whether you're on the hunt for the best flat white in Northland, need a quick bite before hitting the beach, or hankering after something to wash down another great day out, you'll find it here.