Paihia Backpackers

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Taking advantage of Paihia’s backpacker options is a great way to socialise before moving on and exploring the entire country on a budget. Backpacker accommodation is friendly, communal and reliable. They are places where, usually, young travellers congregate and often make friends with people of different nationalities. It’s the most fun way to discover everything this country has to offer and meet like-minded travellers. New Zealand backpacker accommodation is considered to be of a consistently high quality. Most backpacker accommodation throughout the country offers a mixture of shared rooms (dormitories), as well as single, twin or double rooms for a higher (but still relatively cheap) cost. The facilities usually consist of a communal kitchen and bathroom, and a coin-operated laundry, although this does vary – many also have internet access, bars and TV lounges. Long-term rates are usually offered for those planning to stay awhile.

Paihia: Many visitors to the Bay of Islands choose Paihia as their base as it is central to the many attractions of the area. The town centre is the ideal location to catch a ferry to Russell, take a cruise around the islands, or go on a fishing expedition. From Paihia it is a short distance to the Waitangi Treaty House where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed between the Maori people and the British in 1840. Accommodation is plentiful and the range extensive. You can choose from luxury apartments and resorts; hotels; self-catering motels; holiday parks with campsites; budget and backpackers. Groups are welcome at many establishments and seasonal discounts may be available. Pet friendly accommodation is available in Paihia by arrangement.