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Things to do in Kerikeri, North Island: The Best Historic Sites
Kerikeri, the largest town in Northland New Zealand, is a popular tourist destination about three hours drive north of Auckland, and 80 km north of the northern region's largest city, Whangarei. It is often called the Cradle of the Nation, being the site of the first permanent mission station in the country, and it has some of the most historic buildings in the country.
Restaurants in Kerikeri
1. KeriKeri New Zealand
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By tonyvC3466IU - Auckland, New Zealand
Lots of lovely things to look at with a museum and the people running it were very nice...worth seeing.
2. Kororipo Heritage Park
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By DRMB - Bellara, Australia
Well sign posted and easy walks around some of the most historic areas of NZ. Interesting to long down on the Maori Pa and speculate on its fortifications and history. Hone Heke semis to have been no angel trading with the English to buy muskets to raid tribes to the south to take slaves to grow potatoes to trade to the English etc. hmmm.
3. The Stone Store & Kemp House - Kerikeri Mission Station
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4.5 based on 757 reviews
The Bay of Islands is New Zealand's foremost historic area, birthplace to Maori and Pakeha (European) relations and home of the Kerikeri Mission Station. Established in 1819, the Kerikeri Mission Station is one of New Zealand's first places where Maori invited visitors to to live among them. Built under the protection of local Maori chiefs who were keen to harness the trade and technology of Europe, Kerikeri Mission Station grew amidst a backdrop of tribal warfare and ever increasing visits from foreign ships. Located only 5 minutes from Kerikeri the Kerikeri Mission Station has a range of activites available. The grounds tour is a visitor favourite - experienced guides share stories of fierce warriors and drunken sailors and earnest missionaries who preached, taught and battled to spread the Christian message amongst Maori, a proud people with their own ancient traditions. The Kerikeri Mission Station is also the site of two of the country's oldest surviving buildings- The Stone Store and Kemp House.
Reviewed By wilma55x - Dunedin, New Zealand
Visited Stone Store and Kemp House as part of a cycling trip (C2K) organised by Northland Experiences - tour was wonderful because the guide was very interesting, knowledgeable and enthusiastic - her stories about the lives of women who lived in Kemp House were particularly interesting.
4. Akeake Historic Reserve Track
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
5. Rangihoua Heritage Park
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By AlisonDenton - Hamilton, New Zealand
Well worth the drive out. A lot of the road is metal, not tar seal. There is a wonderful mural by Chris Wilkie on a woolshed on the way out. The views from the top of the hill are breathtaking. The entrance to Kerikeri Inlet and the Bay of Islands are laid out in their splendor before you. The history of the area and it's early English settlers is interesting. We didn't walk to the cross but if you can face the trek, I understand it's worthwhile
