Paihia, Northland Map

About Paihia, Northland

Paihia is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 1,670. It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 54 km north-northwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Paihia is located at 35.2807°S, 174.0910°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Paihia rests on the edge of a landscape where the verdant green of subtropical foliage spills down to meet the gentle, lapping waters. It lies 54.4 km north-north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 337°T), and is situated 14.4 km east-south-east of Kerikeri. Rolling hills, cloaked in dense native bush, rise behind the settlement, their slopes often softened by a haze that seems to carry the scent of damp earth and distant blossoms. The air itself feels soft, a constant whisper of humidity that clings to the skin, a prelude to the clear, bright days that often follow. Closer to the settlement, the land gives way to manicured lawns and gardens, a vibrant counterpoint to the wilder textures of the ngahere, and the occasional glimpse of the Haumi River, a silver ribbon winding its way towards the sea.

This corner of the Northland region hums with a quiet, persistent energy, a blend of leisure and livelihood. The tourism that defines much of Paihia's current economy is a natural extension of its stunning coastal proximity, drawing travellers to the sheltered waters of the Veronica Channel, where ferries depart for nearby islands and charter boats set out for deeper waters. Yet, beneath the surface of holidaymakers and souvenir shops, the echoes of a different past persist. The fertile land, still capable of yielding abundant produce, once sustained earlier economies, and the nearby Treaty House stands as a silent sentinel to the complex history that unfolded on these shores, a history that continues to shape the character and aspirations of Paihia today.

About This Paihia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Paihia, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.28067, 174.09103. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Paihia.

Paihia sits within the Northland Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Paihia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.