A short 1-2 minute stroll (100 metres) from the Abel Tasman Lodge, along Paihia's picturesque waterfront, will take you to Paihia's main wharf where all of the Bay of Islands fishing charters and Island cruises depart daily. This is also where you will find Paihia's central township (Williams Rd) where you can meander through the many craft and souvenir shops, and then take a leisurely break at one of the local cafes and restaurants. Paihia also offers a full range of supporting services, including banks, medical and dental facilities.

You can relax and swim at the beach across the road from the Lodge while you keep an eye out for the dolphins that are sometimes seen offshore playing in the Bay. For a change of scene, you can take a leisurely 1-2 minute stroll around The Bluff to the left and you will discover that there is another wonderful large beach for you to enjoy. If you have children, there is a large children's playground located on the grassed beach reserve. This beach is also ideal for swimming and relaxing while you enjoy the scenic beauty of the Bay of Islands. For the more active and adventurous, at this location during the summer months, you can usually hire a Jet Ski or a Kayak so that you can get out on the water and enjoy!

Paihia, Bay of Islands is approximately 240 klm north of Auckland.
You have three choices of travel as follows:

By road

Paihia, Bay of Islands, is only three and a quarter hours drive from the Auckland Harbour Bridge via State Highway One (East Coast).

By coach / bus

Northliner Express or Intercity Coachlines operate daily express coach services from Auckland central to Paihia, Bay of Islands. Paihia's Bus Depot is conveniently located at Paihia's Wharf. It is a short 1-3 minute level walk to the Abel Tasman Lodge or, if you prefer, we would be very happy to arrange a free pick up from the Bus Depot.

By air

Air New Zealand Link operates daily flights from Auckland International Airport to Kerikeri (Bay of Islands) Airport which is located 25 klm from Paihia. The flight time is 40 minutes. A shuttle service meets every incoming flight at Kerikeri and will bring you to the Abel Tasman Lodge.