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YHA Paihia

Address Details

Host: Jean-Luc Bernecker

Cnr Kings & MacMurray Roads,
Paihia


+64 9 402 7487

+64 9 402 7587
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Rooms & Rates
Twin ensuite
Double
Double ensuite
Shared

Number of beds: 52

Beds from: NZ$22
Rooms from: NZ$62

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Operating Hours
Reception Hours: 8am–8pm
Check in time: 12pm
Check-out time: 10am
Payment Methods
Visa MasterCard eftpos 
Guest Services & Facilities
Closest food shop 50m 50m City/Town Centre 400m 400m Internet access at Hostel TV room in Hostel Common room in Hostel Self catering Luggage storage at Hostel Lockers available at Hostel Laundry Facilities Library Exchange Car Parking Bicycle storage at Hostel BBQ

YHA Paihia

Just 100 metres from a beautiful beach, YHA Paihia offers a high standard of accommodation in a central location in the Bay of Islands town of Paihia.

This comfortable backpacker hostel is right in the hub of the buzzing Paihia night life but you’ll leave the noise as soon as you step into your room. Relax in a peaceful and comfortable environment and dine in our covered outdoor area. A variety of backpacker accommodation is available, most including ensuites.

Paihia hostel facilities include a TV lounge with free movies to watch, outdoor BBQ area, well-equipped kitchen and WiFi internet access.

The YHA Paihia backpacker hostel caters for everyone including family friendly affordable accommodation (and the kids will love Milo, our friendly dog). We have a travel desk with all the information you could need for your travels around Paihia and the Bay of Islands. Our hostel staff will help to organize a boat trip on the beautiful Bay of Islands, a tour to Waitangi Treaty grounds or up to Cape Reinga. 

YHA Paihia now has a fully self contained apartment which sleeps up to 6 people with its own bathroom and fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher and laundry. For more info on this accommodation option contact the YHA Paihia hostel directly.

YHA Paihia gets consistently high ratings on online hostel review sites, one of the best backpacker hostels in the Bay of Islands. You will feel right at home at YHA Paihia.

Special features at YHA Paihia that backpackers love:

  • Just a two minute walk to the gorgeous Paihia beach, and close to Paihia town centre.
  • Fully equipped self-catering kitchen and covered outdoor areas with outside heaters and free outdoor BBQ.
  • Internet access, Skype, WiFi and CD burning
  • Comfortable lounge with flat screen TV with free movies/dvds and book exchange
  • Gorgeous sociable chocolate Labrador called Milo, just please don’t feed him because he’s on a diet!
  • Luggage storage, lockers, laundry facilities and towel hire.
  • Free entry to the tennis court.
  • Free bicycle storage and car parking.

About Paihia

Paihia in Northland’s Bay of Islands offers many exciting things to do, an excellent base for exploring the Bay of Islands. We especially recommend you jump on one of the boats or yachts to explore the sights of the beautiful Bay of Islands and its wildlife, take in some history and culture by visiting the Waitangi Treaty grounds or take a day trip up to Cape Reinga at the northern tip of the North Island.

There is a huge variety of exciting water-based activities to try out around Paihia and the Bay of Islands including swimming with dolphins, kayaking, diving, snorkelling, sailing or just relaxing and unwinding on the gorgeous beach near the YHA Paihia hostel.

If you prefer land-based activities take a bush walk to Haruru waterfalls, hike on one of Paihia’s beautiful walking tracks or dine in some of Paihia’s great cafes and restaurants. Another exceptional day trip from Paihia is the Crossings Hokianga tour to Hokianga harbour and Waipoua Forest with its towering ancient kauri trees and enormous sand dunes.

Whether your interest is culture, adventure, or the enjoyment of New Zealand’s sparkling waters and marine wildlife you will find it all here in Paihia, the jewel of the Bay of Islands.

Top activities to do while backpacking in Paihia

  • Sail, cruise, kayak or snorkel in the world famous clear blue waters of the Bay of Islands
  • Take a day trip to up to Cape Reinga at the very top of the North Island.
  • Take a ferry trip across to Waitangi to learn about early New Zealand history.
  • Crossings Hokianga is a day tour to the rugged and historically significant Hokianga Harbour with vast kauri trees and giant sand dunes.
  • Relax in Paihia, on our great beaches and in our delicious restaurants and cafes.

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How to get there...
Details
Car
From Whangarei head North on state highway. Once in Kawakawa, follow SH11 to Paihia. You will enter Paihia on Seaview Rd, McMurray Rd is the 1st street on the left before Paihia beach, YHA Paihia is just next to the tennis courts on the corner of King’s and McMurray Rds.
Bus/Shuttle
The bus station is in the centre of Paihia about 600m from the Hostel. When travelling on Intercity, Northliner, please ask your driver, at the time of boarding, to drop you off on King’s Rd. Magic, Stray and Kiwi Experience all end their journeys on King’s Rd as does Naked Bus.

Plane
The nearest Airport is Kerikeri (KKE) which is 25km away. All flights are met by shuttle buses and Taxis. The shuttle bus prices will vary depending on the number of passengers.
Train
Ferry
All Russell passenger ferries dock at the main wharf in the centre of Paihia. On exiting the wharf turn left and follow Marsden Rd along the beach until King’s Rd, turn left into King’s Rd YHA Paihia is on the corner of King’s and Mc Murray Rds.

Here's a taster of what's going on in this region, for a full list of events check out Event Finder

Saturday, 13 March 2010 - Sunday, 14 March 2010, The Butter Bank
Chalkline Presents...

Thursday, 11 March 2010 - Thursday, 11 March 2010, Art at Wharepuke
Half a World Away: Sustainable Printmaking from New England

Sunday, 24 January 2010 - Sunday, 24 January 2010, Kerikeri
Bay of Islands Farmers Market

Thursday, 04 March 2010 - Thursday, 04 March 2010, Forum North
Whangarei High School Musical onstage

Friday, 12 March 2010 - Friday, 12 March 2010, Tuatara Gallery
Halo, It's Good to Be Here'

Friday, 12 March 2010 - Friday, 12 March 2010, Cobham Oval
Men's 4-Day Cricket - Northern Districts v Auckland

Monday, 15 February 2010 - Monday, 15 February 2010, Whangarei Art Museum
Te Huringa/ Turning Points

Sunday, 31 January 2010 - Sunday, 31 January 2010, Whangarei
John Street Sunday Markets

Saturday, 06 March 2010 - Saturday, 06 March 2010, Whangarei
'A Fine Mix' by Artfuse

Thursday, 11 March 2010 - Thursday, 11 March 2010, Mangawhai Beach School
Mangawhai Walking Weekend

Saturday, 13 March 2010 - Saturday, 13 March 2010, Mangawhai
Mangawhai Art Trail

Thursday, 18 March 2010 - Thursday, 18 March 2010, Whangarei
BDO Twin Coast Cycle Challenge

Thursday, 18 March 2010 - Thursday, 18 March 2010, Whangarei
Lunchtime Concert

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Salut Bar
Mihirangi

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Whangarei Sculpture and Garden Art Exhibition

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Whangarei Outdoor Sculpture & Garden Art Exhibition

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Garden Experts Share Their Secrets - for Free

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, The Red Eye
5th Threat

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Whangarei
Whangarei Garden Discovery

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Whangarei
Michael & Ashley

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Mangawhai Tavern
Localize

Friday, 19 March 2010 - Friday, 19 March 2010, Mangonui Hotel
'In The Pink' - Pink Floyd Tribute Show

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Kaikohe Library
Free Rock Concert

Saturday, 06 March 2010 - Saturday, 06 March 2010, Kaan Zamaan Gallery
Sculpture by Ritchie Hewson and Keith Levy

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Forum North
Northland Business Showcase

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Salut Bar
DIVA Dance Party

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Tikipunga Tavern
'In The Pink' - Pink Floyd Tribute Show

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Sunday, 21 March 2010, The Butter Bank
DJ Toby

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Cobham Oval
Men's 4-Day Cricket - Northern Districts v Otago

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Northland Youth Theatre

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Sunday, 21 March 2010, Whangarei
Relay For Life Northland

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Whangarei
Relay For Life - Northland

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Pub 'round the Corner
Tussell in Russell

Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 20 March 2010, Mill Bay Haven
An Intimate Evening with Yulia

Sunday, 21 March 2010 - Sunday, 21 March 2010, Lighthouse Function Centre
An Afternoon with Kevin Friedrich and Friends

Sunday, 21 March 2010 - Sunday, 21 March 2010, Quayside Town Basin
Playcentre Awareness Week 2010

Sunday, 14 June 2009 - Sunday, 14 June 2009, Waipu Coronation Hall
Waipu Sunday Market

Tuesday, 23 March 2010 - Tuesday, 23 March 2010, Kaitaia Aero Club
Classic Hits Around New Zealand Air Safari 2010

Tuesday, 23 March 2010 - Tuesday, 23 March 2010, Homestead Tavern
Sydney Hotshots Girls Night Out

Wednesday, 24 March 2010 - Wednesday, 24 March 2010, The Northern Wairoa Hotel
Sydney Hotshots Girls Night Out

Local Knowledge

Events

What to do

Paihia offers many exciting things to do - boat tours around the Bay of Islands, swimming with dolphins, kayaking, diving, snorkelling and sailing. Visit Waitangi, where the nation's founding Treaty was signed, take a bush walk to Haruru waterfalls, catch the ferry to New Zealand’s first capital Russell or just relax and unwind on the beach and watch the world go by.
Discounts

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Check out these great YHA Discounts on travel and activities in the area.


Further information

With the increase of world-wide greenhouse gas emissions through increased travel and energy usage, the Green Footprint Project has been established to help you reduce some of the impacts you are making on your travels. Click here to make a donation.

Travel Packages

YHA New Zealand has a range of short and long term budget travel packages designed for independent travellers of all ages, so there is something to suit everyone!





Everything! Great location, great staff, great facilities, great value. What more could a backpacker want????!!!!!

HostelBookers, 8 January 2009


This was one of the best hostels we've ever been! Kitchen was very well equiped and the hostel has a very nice outdoor lounge area! Can really recommend it!

HIHostels.com, 17 November 2008

The managers were fastidious with cleanliness & tidiness (which I really like) & very helpful. We had a double room with en suite which was half the cost of an average motel so if you want to save your money for oher things then this hostel makes an ideal base for touring. The location was excellent as it was just 75 metres to the beautiful Paihia beach & several eateries. Mini supermarket just around the corner. Main shopping centre & other eateries a gentle 300 metre flat stroll along the beachfront. The kitchen was spotlessly clean with stainless steel preparation surfaces. Self-adhesive labels & marker pens were available for marking your food for the fridges and floor-to-ceiling cubed storage for dry goods. A variety of filled spice jars (with cooking ideas) were provided for community use. The hostel was a friendly place to meet with other people without it being noisy. Lighting in public areas is on an automatic timer & switches off at 11pm. The kitchen is locked by a security guard at 11pm. There were several indoor & outdoor, covered & uncovered areas for eating & socialising. An outdoor smoking area was provided.
 
HostelWorld.com 24 February 2008

Really helpful and friendly staff. They were great about telling us about things that was going on in the area and what was worth seeing and doing. The rooms and kitchen were really clean. Only a walk along the street to some really good bars too.

HostelWorld.com 10 May 2008