Visitor Information
Kia Ora! Discover the real Far North!
Far North i-SITES are your one stop shop for enquiries and bookings for accommodation, sightseeing and activities and travel whilst in the Far North. The friendly information centre staff can also make bookings for the rest of your journey throughout New Zealand. All your bookings and enquiries can also be handled on-line before you arrive in the Far North.
The Information Centres are located in convenient positions throughout the Far North in Paihia, Kaitaia and Omapere.
We are part of New Zealand's "Visitor Information Network" (VIN) and the Far North i-SITES and are open 7 days a week.
We are the acknowledged experts in providing impartial information about attractions, accommodation and sightseeing in the Far North. We will take the time to listen to you and provide expert advice on all options available, suited to your budget and aspirations. Whether it is on-line, on the phone or once you arrive in the Far North - we have your choices covered.
We are able to book land (coach and train) and air transportation, to and from most New Zealand locations together with sea transportation - from Wellington to Picton and return.
Rental Car and Camper Van hire - from any of the main airports throughout New Zealand.
Accommodation in the Far North - Motels, Hotels, Lodges, Bed and Breakfasts, Camping Grounds/Holiday Parks, Farm and Home Stays, Backpackers and Hostels and Resorts.
Sightseeing tours and activities such as the world famous Hole in the Rock Boat Cruise, Deep Sea Marlin fishing and Snapper fishing trips, Scenic Flights, Sky Diving, Hiking - the list is endless.
General advice - wondering what options to put in your travel itinerary, what amount of time is required, what to wear, what to expect.
All Far North i-SITES offer a booking service, provide stamps, phone cards, maps and general information on all areas in New Zealand.
Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can answer questions and give advice to make your experience one you will never forget.
To make an enquiry or to book now, please contact us using the contact detail below.
Contact us
Use the contact details below to make a booking or enquiry or to locate any of our i-SITE Visitor Information Centres around the Far North.
Bay of Islands i-SITE Visitor information Centre
Offers a wide range of services including all accommodation, attractions, activities, bus, train and ferry bookings. Public internet and email services are available. Open daily including Christmas Day.
Address: The Wharf, Marsden Road, Paihia
Phone: +64 9 402 7345
Fax: +64 9 402 7314
Email: paihia@visitnorthland.co.nz
Website: www.visitnorthland.co.nz
Click to view a location map
Far North i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Full booking and information services for all accommodation, attractions, activities and tours together with bus, train and ferry bookings. Public internet and email services are available. Open daily except Christmas Day.
Address: Jaycee Park, South Road, Kaitaia
Phone: +64 9 408 0879
Fax: +64 9 408 2546
Email: kaitaia@visitnorthland.co.nz
Website: www.visitnorthland.co.nz
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Hokianga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
All bookings and information on accommodation, activities, tours and attractions together with bus, train and ferry bookings. Public internet and email services are available. Open daily except Christmas Day.
Address: State Highway 12, PO Box 6, Omapere
Phone: +64 9 405 8869
Fax: +64 9 405 8317
Email: hokianga@visitnorthland.co.nz
Website: www.visitnorthland.co.nz
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All Far North i-SITES are agents for Interislander, Bluebridge, Tranzrail, Tranzscenic, Intercity and Northliner.
Events
Click here for the Far North District Calendar of EventsClick here for a list of Event Venues across the Far North District (13bk/PDF).
Click here for information about Applying to hold an event on a Council Reserve
NB. Please let us know if we have missed out any important events in your area. Email us at paihia@visitnorthland.co.nz and we will add any new and upcoming events.
Useful links
These links have been provided to assist you with research about visiting and staying in the Far North District. The Council is not liable for any of the content or material on any of these sites.
Tourism Industry Sites
Destination Northland
www.newzealand.com
www.purenz.com
Calculators
Coastal forecast - Sea area of Brett
Tide charts website
Foreign Exchange calculator
Imperial / Metric conversions
Utilities
Airports
Airport - Bay of Islands (Kerikeri)
Airport - Kaitaia
Airport - Kaikohe
Camping Ground information pamphlet (179kb PDF)
Far North Regional Museum
Hokianga Ferry
Maritime Facilities
Opua Marina
Parks and Reserves
Playgrounds
Public Toilets
Road Network - Twin Coast Discovery Highway
Far North Camping Information
Page created/updated: 14 October 2009 at 8:56 am
