In the heart of the Bay of Islands, Base Backpackers Paihia hostel (The Pipi Patch) provides centrally located accommodation from private units to share rooms. The hostel is 50 meters from the beach and only a short stroll to Paihia's seaside resort restaurants, cafes and ferry terminals for accessing the wonderous Bay of Islands.
The hostel features a spa and swimming pool, set in a sunny courtyard amongst palm trees. At the end of an active day the Pipi Patch bar is a great place to meet and party with other travellers and locals.
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Pipi Patch Features and Facilities
- 50 metres to the beach and a short stroll to shops
- Spa and swimming pool
- High speed wireless Internet
- Free onsite carparking and bike hire
- Private units to dorm rooms
- Amazing beaches, scenery, culture, history and adventure activities
- Relax on the outdoor deck as the crew cooks up a wicked BBQ
- Plus the Sanctuary Dorm - girls only!
Base Backpackers Paihia hostel is located at 18 Kings Rd, Pipi Patch, Bay of Islands. Phone no + 64 9 402 7111 or you can freephone (within New Zealand) 0800 BASE NZ (0800 2273 69). Our email is paihia@stayatbase.com.
Get in touch with any enquiry and book your bed now!
Recent comments as seen on Hostelworld.com
Nicola from England stayed here on 08th January 2008. Female 18-24. "Normal base backpackers, full of Kiwi and Stray bus people, but a good atmosphere because it's a nice small size."
News
- We get our oceans muddled up on the 'old' website and the newspapers finally catch up after three years (kind of funny)
The Pipi Patch Bar
Come and party with the locals and travellers from around the world in Paihia's friendliest party bar. Enjoy the funky relaxed atmosphere and great music. Daily drink specials |and our nightly great Kiwi BBQ!
Steal Deal 1
- 1 night at Base Pipi Patch
- 1 evening BBQ and drink
Only $33
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Steal Deal 2
- 2 nights at Base Pipi Patch
- 1 evening BBQ & drink
PLUS - 1 return ferry trip to Russell
AND - 1/2 day Cape Brett 'Hole in the Rock' cruise
Only $131
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Steal Deal 3
- 2 nights at Base Pipi Patch
- 1 evening BBQ & drink
PLUS - 1 return ferry trip to Russell
AND - Dolphin Adventure with Awesome
Only $169
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Paihia [1] is a town in the Bay of Islands in the Far North of Northland top region of the North Island of New Zealand.
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[Edit] Destination Info
Paihia has stunning views over the Bay of Islands. Most of the maritime activities start at the wharf at the corner of Marsden and Williams roads. The Maritime Building next to the wharf houses both Fullers and Kings tours, both of whom offer a number of excursions.
The Bay of Islands information centre is also at the wharf, phone 09 402 7345, fax 09 402 7314, (email: mailto:visitorinfo@fndc.govt.nz)
[Edit] How To Get in
There are a wide range of options to travel to Paihia. Several tourist coach companies offer daily sightseeing services from downtown Auckland including * Newmans Coach Lines and * InterCity Coachlines. These services take around 4 hours an include rest stops and commentary on local history.
There are also many packaged tours available that include the Bay of Islands in their North Island itinerary. Auckland is the nearest international airport to Paihia. Regional airlines have flights from most of the main centres in New Zealand to Kerikeri airport which is about 20 minutes by car or shuttle van from Paihia.
Rental Cars are also a popular choice of transport for overseas visitors.
[Edit] How To Get around
The town centre is small and compact. You can pretty much walk everywhere.
[Edit] What to Do
- Kings Dolphin Cruises & Eco Tours Offer a wide range of Dolphin and Whale watching cruises including a full day cruise around the Bay of Islands with a chance to swim with the dolphins. Officially licensed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation, all Kings cruises are permitted to actively seek dolphin and whales in and around the Bay of Islands. All Kings cruises include a trip out the famous Hole in the Rock and the Cape Brett lighthouse. A portion of every ticket goes to dolphin research in the bay. Kings also operate a range of land based tours including a Maori guided tour to the Historical Hokianaga Harbour and spectacular Waipoua Forrest
- Bush walks through the Opua forest. The trail starts at the end of School Road. One hour return to the viewpoint overlooking the Bay and Russell. 2.5 hours each way for a longer walk.
- Swim at the long, sandy beach north of the wharf along the road to Waitangi.
- Dive the Rainbow Warrior wreck. The Rainbow Warrior was a Greenpeace boat sunk by French secret service agents on July 7 1985 in Auckland. It was refloated and then scuttled two years later near the Bay of Islands as an artificial reef. Dive boat trips to the Rainbow Warrior are run by Paihia Dive[2], Williams Road. tel 0800 107 551 (free call) or 09 402 7551. fax 09 402 7110. Paihia Dive teach the PADI wreck course using the wreck.
- Swim With Wild Dolphins There are a small selection of companies in Paihia that are approved by the New Zealand Department of Conservation to seek dolphin and whlaes in the wild. During these tours your are given a beautiful up close and personal view of the Bay of Islands as you follow the pods of dolphins. These tours allow you to jump into the churning sheltered bay with both common and bottlenosed dolphins. Check with operator for approved DOC permit
