Local knowledge, practical itineraries and holiday inspiration from North Base Accommodation, Paihia.
Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning to explore more of New Zealand’s beautiful Far North, our Northland Holiday Guides are designed to help you make the most of your stay at North Base accommodation, Paihia.
Drawing on local knowledge and years of welcoming guests to the Bay of Islands, we’re creating a growing collection of practical guides, suggested itineraries and holiday ideas covering everything from scenic drives and world-class diving to golf, fishing, history, beaches and family adventures. Many of our guides include realistic day trips, driving times and local tips to help you experience the very best of Northland at your own pace.
Our aim is simple: to provide honest, helpful information that inspires you to explore this remarkable region while enjoying the comfort of staying at North Base accommodation in Paihia.
If you have suggestions, updates or local experiences you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback helps us keep our guides accurate, useful and up to date for future visitors.
Wedding Venues in the Bay of Islands
With all the facilities and attractions the Bay of Islands has to offer, it's the ideal location for a destination wedding. Many of our guests are here for that very reason, and we’ve taken on board their comments in compiling [...]
Enjoy the Waitangi Experience
When planning to stay in Paihia, the first place most Kiwis think about visiting is the Waitangi Treaty Ground: the place for all New Zealanders where the nation’s history was first shaped. Walk from North Base to the Treaty Grounds [...]
Historic Sites near North Base: Kerikeri Mission Station
On the banks of the Waipekakoura River half an hour’s drive from North Base, the Kerikeri Mission Station is one of New Zealand’s foremost historic sites. At this revered place local Māori interacted on peaceful terms with the earliest colonists: [...]
A Day on the Bay: Urupukapuka
When we’re able to take a day off, there’s nothing we enjoy more than getting out on the Bay. Our favourite island destination is Urupukapuka, The Bay’s largest and a Department of Conservation recreation reserve. The indented coastline and undulating [...]
The Perfect Base for a Northland Golfing Getaway
Within easy driving distance of North Base there are five golf courses to choose from for a round. Ranging from one of the world’s top 50 to a nine-hole country course that welcomes beginners, the region’s courses offer something for [...]
The Paihia – Russell Coastal Walk
There’s a fascinating walk from North Base that takes you around the coastline, over some hills and across the water by ferry. If you wish, continue all the way to Russell and return on the passenger ferry. It’s a full-day [...]