Find us in Paihia, Bay of Islands
The Nest sits in a quiet pocket of native bush on the hill above Paihia — private and peaceful, yet everything is on your doorstep. Leave the car in the driveway and walk everywhere.
- 10 min walk to Paihia beach
- 10 min walk to restaurants, cafes and bars
- 10 min walk to tour departure points — Hole in the Rock, sailing, kayaking, diving
- 10 min drive to Waitangi Treaty Grounds (or a 45 min beachfront walk)
- 25 min drive to Kerikeri
- 3 hours drive from Auckland
The best base in the Bay
Paihia is the heart of the Bay of Islands, and The Nest puts you right in the middle of it without the noise.
Bush on one side, ocean on the other. It's the rare holiday where you genuinely don't need a car.