Paihia, New Zealand

Music & Arts Tour in Paihia

Paihia's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the music drifting from open doors, the murals on unexpected walls, and the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that guidebooks overlook. Walking is the only way to find them.

The gateway to the Bay of Islands in Northland — a subtropical coast of 144 islands, Maori history, and the birthplace of New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi.

Top Music & Arts Tour Spots

•Waitangi Treaty Grounds — the site where New Zealand's founding document was signed in 1840, with a carved meeting house, war canoe, and cultural performances

Hidden Music & Arts Tour Gems

•Russell — a historic village across the bay, New Zealand's first capital and once known as the 'Hell Hole of the Pacific,' reached by a short passenger ferry
•Opua Forest — a coastal forest walk along a ridge between Paihia and Opua with views over the bay and islands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find live music in Paihia?+

roamee's music tour of Paihia takes you through the best live music venues, creative neighborhoods, and street art spots — with audio stories about the local arts scene.

What is the street art scene like in Paihia?+

roamee curates a walking route through Paihia's best street art and mural neighborhoods with narrated stories about the artists and their work.

Is Paihia good for music lovers?+

roamee creates a walking tour of Paihia's best music venues, creative quarters, and arts spots with audio narration about the local scene.

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