Located in a superb beach position overlooking the Bay of Islands, Paihia Beach Resort & Spa offers the chance to revitalise body and soul, with breathtaking sea views from the resort as well as the Bay of Islands on the doorstep.

Winner of the World Travel Awards for New Zealand's Leading Resort (Nov 2005).

Voted one of the Top Ten Spas in Australasia by Conde Nast Traveller (UK) 2005.

Winner for Northland Region New Zealand in the Tourism and Hospitality Category For The Tall Poppy Business Awards 2005.

Three styles of accommodation are available, all spaciously and stylishly furnished, featuring remote controlled air-conditioning, DVD players, Hi Fi systems and 6ft spa baths (with candles and bath scents). On arrival fluffy bathrobes and chocolates await in the room. This exclusive, five star resort also features a 20 metre heated salt water pool and large Jacuzzi, private steam and sauna. The pool side, sea view, fully licensed Pure Tastes restaurant is headed up by award-winning, executive chef, Paul Jobin, and offers both continental and gourmet a la carte breakfasts, spa lunches and dinners for in-house guests, day guests, private functions, wedding and conferences.

The award-winning La Spa Naturale, situated in the resort, offers day treatments ranging from 30 minute to two or five day packages, and a number of treatments are available in the guest's room, including massages.

Guests may choose to take a dip in the salt water pool, relax in the sauna, soak up the sunshine while lounging on comfortable deckchairs beside the pool, or unwind on their private patio enjoying the panorama of the Bay of Islands.

Experiences:

Along the waterfront is the Waitangi National Park, home of the historic Waitangi treaty House, where New Zealand's most significant document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed in 1840. The resort is located walking distance from Paihia Wharf - the departure point to discover the Bay of Islands. Dolphin watching, sailing, diving, big game fishing and island drop-offs are just some of the options. For golf enthusiasts, there is the Waitangi Golf course and Kauri Cliffs, one of the best golf courses in the world.