YHA Bay of Islands, Paihia for Groups

Your host Andy knows this neck of the woods well and is passionate about supporting other local businesses and activity providers. We're well connected and can compile a memorable high-value package for your group to suit your needs and budget.

Any questions? We're happy to help. Email paihia@yha.co.nz, or phone 09 402 7587.

Meals

Continental breakfast can be served in our group kitchen on request for $12 per person. It includes:

• A choice of three cereals
• Yoghurt
• Fruit
• Toast and spreads (butter, jam, honey, peanut butter)
• Tea, coffee, and fruit juice

A packed lunch option is available on request from $15 per person. We're happy to suggest local eateries appropriate for your group. All meals must be confirmed 48 hours prior to your arrival.

Free booking service

A free booking service is provided for all activities and land-based domestic travel including: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, boat cruises, bus tours, fishing trips, sky diving, sailing, parasailing, diving, kayak and bike hire, and Waitangi golf course.

We can assist you with booking the right transport option for your group. Meeting room and training facilities, tennis courts, and gym access are all easily arranged by the hostel.

To book group stays across multiple hostel locations please talk to our National Groups Coordinator, Rod: book@yha.co.nz | 0800 278 299

Activity Ideas

• Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Powhiri (welcome) and education tours available from Years 1-13
• Pompellior House - Former headquarters of the French Catholic mission to the Western Pacific.
• Stone Store -  New Zealand's oldest standing European building
• Rewa's Village - A full scale reconstruction of a Maori village
• Kawiti Glow worm caves - Historic glow worm and limestone caves
• Action World - Former world champion trapeze artists offer a series of circus options for students to try with a safe airbag landing system

Packages

Discover our birthplace package
A powhiri welcome and a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds with overnight accommodation at the YHA Bay of Islands Paihia.

Dolphin Eco Experience
The Bay of Islands have the warmest waters in New Zealand and are perfect for swimming with the dolphins. See and hear dolphins and whales, and travel with staff that have an intimate knowledge of these wonderful creatures. Take this tour with overnight accommodation at the YHA Bay of Islands.

We can help to arrange your activity bookings or transport to local activities. Just let us know, we are happy to help!

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.

Ferry

On exiting the wharf, turn left and follow Marsden Rd then turn right into Kings Rd. The hostel is 200m along on your left.

Parking

We provide limited on-site parking; street parking is free.