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The main tourist town in the beautiful Bay of Islands, Paihia is the preferred base for exploring the region. 

Plenty of accommodation and dining options make up the waterfront town, and activities abound both on and off the shore. 

From kayaking through the famous hole in the rock to swimming with playful dolphins, you can get your fill of adventure and culture and end each day with an ice cream cone. Just down the road lies the horseshoe-shaped Haruru Falls, and a trail connects that with the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. 

Known as the birthplace of New Zealand, this was the site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori People. 

See the Treaty House, an intricately-carved Maori marae (meeting house) and the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe. 

This is absolutely worth a stop if you're staying in Paihia.