Though it's not actually in Pahia, I couldn't write a review of the Bay of Islands with out mentioning one of the weirdest little sight seeing things you are likely to come across in the area.
Because over recent years (and owing no small thanks to Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand) it has gained a lot of attention, you may already have heard about the public toilets in Kawakawa. But if you haven't - then here is an odd little bit of travel tidbit for you.
On the drive north from Auckland to the Bay of Islands you will pass the little township of Kawakawa. And though it has gained some popularity over recent years due to it's strange little public display of art - it doesn't have much else to offer. So however enthusiastic you may be to see this sight, I would recommend you plan it as a stop over to or from somewhere. Seeing the public toilets is virtually all there is to do in Kawakawa.
The toilets themselves are the pet project of internationally renown artist and architect Frederick Hundertwasser. And whether you are a fan of Hundertwasser's work, or simply want to see this funky piece of art - it is actually well worth a quick stop in to see.
After making his home in the northern area of New Zealand, the township of Kawakawa was looking to upgrade the old public toilets in the town centre.
The entire toilet is made from different colored tiles, bottles, copper work and cobblestone - and is a very unique thing to see indeed. I highly recommend you pop into this remote working piece of art - and use it, if the need arises.