Only a small portion of Paihia wharf but interestingly when I looked up the history here's what I found:
The origin of the name "Paihia" is unclear. A popular attribution, most likely apocryphal, is that when Reverend Henry Williams first arrived in the Bay of Islands searching for a location for his mission station, he told his Māori guide, "Pai here," meaning "Good here," as his Māori vocabulary was limited.
The town has evolved over the last nearly 200 years, from here to Russell it was known as the "hell hole of the Pacific" but now it is a popular tourist destination with many residents living here as well as restaurants, bars, shops, b & bs, hotels etc.
This photo was taken last weekend but since then we have had 3 new positive cases of Covid turn up in Auckland which in turn lead to the city going into level 3 lockdown for 3 days with the rest of the country into level 2 (we are currently in level 1). Since then there have been no other cases and so everyone has now moved back to the levels they were previously on with the alert being taken off.
It seems Summer is nearly at an end with cooler temperatures and nicer nights, I'm looking forward to Autumn.
Linking up with Skywatch Friday, The Weekend Roundup and Weekend Reflections.
22 comments:
I do like that view.
Paihia must be quiet without all the tourists. It is a pretty town :)
That place looks so relaxed - just the sort of place to retire to and go fishing.....
That hell is the prettiest I´ve ever seen!
1 month, 2 days till Spring here, yay, I´m so sick of the cold!
That's a lovely photo of the wharf and piles. Lucky you got out before the covid cases. Once again, be safe, be careful!!
Pretty little wharf
Looks like a great area to walk and explore. Interesting history!
a beautiful place, and i like the atmosphere in the picture
That looks like a nice warm place with a little character and history.
I'm loving how your country is taking Covid seriously. Unlike where I live.
Great.
Great photo of a lovely place ~ very scenic
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What a nice view that is.
The cafe at the turnoff to Paihia at Puketona used to be called "Pie Here".
Looks pretty.
Hi, every time I see your photos I wish it was possible to go back to NZ for another visit. Interesting Wharf :)
Looks lovely Amy, imagine that..from hellhole to top spot, it took a while though 😉 Fingers crossed no more cases pop up. Yes cooling down here also, a few weeks until official Autumn 🍁 Happy weekend ✨
Your photo makes this place look very appealing.
Greetings and Salutations! Agreed interesting wharf. mmmm, not a hell hole but a visitor's dream vacation. Turning a negative to a positive does work. Covid-19 vaccine in Chicagoland area at least in the suburbs is hard for health care workers and senior's to obtain right now. Restaurants are now open for business but tables need to be 6 feet or 10 feet apart. Enjoy your week end. Stay safe. I like Fall best.
A pretty and peaceful view. Stays safe and have a great week ahead
...Amy, I find that the "hell hole of the Pacific" is now a popular tourist destination, how times change. Thanks for stopping by.
Preciosa vista del muelle en una excelente fotografía.
Looks like a charming place to explore!
Stay safe and have a wonderful day, Amy!
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