Every summer in New Zealand it’s the same old question. Where shall we go for the holidays? With school out for six weeks and many people taking their three or four weeks of annual leave in December and January, the summer does seem a long and daunting prospect if you don’t have a beach holiday planned.

One way to solve that problem is to purchase one of the luxury waterfront apartments in Paihia in the gorgeous Bay of Islands. With your own waterfront apartment, you’ll always have somewhere to go for the summer holidays, as well as a perfect winter retreat. When you’re not there, you can leave it vacant or rent it out and earn some extra income. The Bay of Islands is a great place to holiday and relax all year round, so you’re bound to get plenty of takers if you want to rent out one of the luxury waterfront apartments in Paihia while you’re busy working in the city.

If you’re thinking of purchasing a beachfront property, Paihia is the perfect location. It’s a fabulous marine playground for water lovers and those who enjoy a wide range of water sports from scuba diving to sea kayaking. For something really different you can even paddle a Maori waka (canoe). You can spend all summer watching dolphins and whales from your deck, fishing and diving for your dinner, cruising around the islands or just splashing about in the warm water.

Paihia has a great collection of cafes and eateries as well as plenty of other opportunities for retail therapy if the need arises. Those who love the great outdoors will find luxury waterfront apartments in Paihia perfectly suited to their lifestyle. The scenery is awesome and you are so close to some wonderful nature experiences such as Haruru Falls, the Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett.

Adventurous options abound in the Bay of Islands, from parasailing and skydiving to horse riding along the beach and swimming with dolphins. You can also use the car ferry or passenger ferry to go over to Russell to take in a bit of New Zealand history for the day. This charming town just over the water from Paihia has a huge variety of history and culture to discover, including museums and craft galleries. Paihia is also very close to the historic Waitangi treaty site.

You’ll be able to get all the relaxation you need when you’re spending summer in one of the luxury waterfront apartments in Paihia. And when you need a bit of exercise, you can always take one of the many scenic walks that are available. There are walks suiting all levels of fitness, ranging from one hour to eight hours duration. Summer in Paihia is the perfect way to rest and recuperate after a busy year.