The team at Paihia Beach Resort and Spa Hotel can show you why the Bay of Islands deserves its spot in the top 500 best places in the world.

WE ALL know how beautiful New Zealand is and now Lonely Planet has recognized that by placing nine New Zealand locations in the top “500 best places in the world” list – including the Bay Of Islands.

The Lonely Planet’s “ultimate travel list” which came out yesterday is said to rank "the 500 most thrilling, memorable and interesting places in the world - ranked in order of brilliance."

The list was brought together from listings in Lonely Planet's guidebooks, which have been around since 1973.

The New Zealand sights that made the list included Fiordland National Park, number 17; Abel Tasman National Park, number 35; Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, 81; Lake Wanaka, 94; Stewart Island, 125; Bay of Islands, 130; Whakarewarewa, 276; Waitomo Caves, 280; and Te Papa, 285.

The beautiful Bay of Islands which ranks in the top 130 is described by the Lonely Planet as “one of NZ’s top tourist drawcards.” “In particular, Paihia has excellent budget accommodation, and boat trips and watersports are very popular,” The website goes on to explain.

Paihia is described as the jewel of the Bay of Islands and it is not hard to understand why. The town in the far north of the North Island has so much to offer in terms of location and experiences.

Paihia Beach Resort and Spa Hotel is based in the stunning Bay of Islands surrounded by all the beauty that puts this location in the top 500 best places in the world.

The resort directly overlooks Paihia’s most picturesque beach and is located within walking distance of Paihia Wharf, the departure point to discover the Bay of Islands, the scenic wonderland that now holds this prestigious top spot.

Paihia Beach Resort and Spa Hotel is the perfect place to stay for anybody wanting to discover the wonder of the Bay of Island. Paihia offers a wide range of fantastic activities; there's something for everyone.

The team at Paihia Beach Resort and Spa Hotel can help you discover the Bay of Islands to its full potential and show you why it deserves its spot in the top 500.

Contact Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel Hotel:

116 Marsden Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Freephone: 0800 870 111

Telephone: +64 9 4020 111

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Email: info@paihiabeach.co.nz

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