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The relaxed, sunny lifestyle of Paihia springs from its subtropical climate and the myriad of beautiful islands, bays and beaches around the coastline. The people of the Region have a passion for water sport - surfing, boating, game fishing, sailing and diving. They also have a deep appreciation of the region's fascinating Maori and European history. Dolphin Motel is happy to assist you in enjoying the magic of our region.
Hole In The Rock Cruise - Designed for nature lovers, this adventure begins when you step onboard a luxury "Dolphin Seeker" catamaran. After cast-off you take a short cruise across the bay to pick up passengers from historic Russell, before heading out in to the clear waters of to he beautiful Bay of Islands.
Ninety Mile BeachThe departing place for Maori spirits is Cape Reinga where the Tasman Sea and mighty Pacific Ocean crash together beneath the Cape Reinga Lighthouse. Walk out to the lighthouse and post a card home at New Zealand's most northern mailbox. Other highlights include the Te Paki Quicksand Stream (which you navigate by coach very carefully!), thrilling sand tobogganing on boogie boards down the giant Te Paki Sand Dunes and travelling by coach down the vast Ninety Mile Beach.
Swimming with Dolphins - If you have not done this before it is a must. Viewing marine mammals and swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat is a privilege and a truly remarkable experience aboard a purpose built 14.6 metre catamaran. Also you can encounter both bottlenose and common dolphin. We also sometimes see a variety of whale species including: Orca (killer whales), Brydes, Pilot, Minke, Sei, Humpback, and very rarely the Blue Whale. We also encounter blue penguins, gannets, various sea birds and the New Zealand fur seal.
Skydive Bay of Islands is located in Northland and the Number 1 destination in the Bay Of Islands. Local towns are Paihia, Haruru Falls, Kerikeri, Kawakawa and we are close to Whangarei .
We offer the ‘Big Daddy’ of them all with Northland’s highest tandem skydive experience from 16,000ft above the beautiful Bay of Islands. With over 60 seconds of freefall, reaching speeds of 120 miles / 200 kilometres per hour or more, this jump provides some serious adrenaline overload.
If you’re up for some excitement but think 16,000 feet is just a bit over the top, you can always jump from 12,000 feet, (about 45 seconds freefall), or 9,000 feet, (around 20 seconds freefall).
Regardless of the height you jump from, you’ll be fully briefed before before you go anywhere near a plane and you’ll be securely harnessed to your instructor for the entire jump… which means they have a vested interest in ensuring you enjoy a safe jump and a soft landing.
