Top 10 Things to do in Kerikeri, North Island

January 2, 2022 Osvaldo Hartline

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. The Parrot Place

1 Mission Road, Kerikeri 0230 New Zealand +64 9-407 5146 [email protected] http://www.theparrotplace.co.nz/
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4.5 based on 340 reviews

The Parrot Place

Wander through our glorious subtropical gardens and enjoy the entertaining antics and colourful plumage of a huge variety of exotic parrots from around the world. Enjoy getting up close and personal with our pet birds in a natural environment and get your photo taken with them and Elmo the dancing Macaw. Let the kids burn off some energy in our play area whilst you sit back and relax with refreshments and ice creams from our kiosk "Sweet Tweets"

Reviewed By clenrays - Rotorua, New Zealand

Hi Guys, I watched this on 'Travel Guides NZ' the show peaked my curiosity, so we went along for a visit, My family and I had an AWESOME experience, I highly recommend this place to all people of all ages, the staff are very informative about all the birds, there are not enough words to say about this place, but we DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK next time where in Kerikeri

2. Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls Road, Kerikeri New Zealand +64 9-407 0300 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/18b27485c403429e8d9c977a09932fad.aspx
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4.5 based on 863 reviews

Rainbow Falls

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Reviewed By MurrayP550 - Porirua, New Zealand

Fantastic run or walk from the Stone Store to Rainbow falls through Totara and Kauri Forest beside the river.

3. Aroha Island Ecological Centre

177 Rangitane Loop Rd, Kerikeri 0294 New Zealand +64 9-407 5243 [email protected] http://www.arohaisland.co.nz
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Aroha Island Ecological Centre

Reviewed By pbog2018 - New Zealand, null

My mother and I stayed here recently in Tui Cottage - highly reccomend!! Everything was wonderfully clean, it was quiet with beautiful native bush and a lovely spot for swimming. We heard kiwis from out cottage!! Thank you so much to all at Aroha Island for your work, aroha nui!!

4. The Stone Store & Kemp House - Kerikeri Mission Station

246 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri 0230 New Zealand +64 9-407 9236 [email protected] http://www.stonestore.co.nz
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4.5 based on 757 reviews

The Stone Store & Kemp House - Kerikeri Mission Station

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.

5. Cottle Hill Winery

28 Cottle Hill Dr, Kerikeri 0245 New Zealand +64 9-407 5203 [email protected] http://www.cottlehill.co.nz
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Cottle Hill Winery

Reviewed By travelavecmonamour - Auckland, New Zealand

If you are in the area don’t pass this place by. If you prefer the personal touch and don’t like too many people around this is the place. This was our favourite venue. No food here but we had wine tasting by the owner who entertained while he poured. Very quietly funny he offered a great selection of wines with descriptions of the taste and how it was processed. I don’t drink and the host kindly offered water and we were invited to sit outside and enjoy the peace and quiet whilst we drank. It’s a little spot of paradise and we were all so glad we found it. Highly recommend. The wine must be good too. We left with 4 bottles!

6. Manginangina Kauri Walk

Waipapa, Kerikeri 0295 New Zealand +64 9-407 0300 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/3d66dd72e07d4633b33789175cd2bd85.aspx
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4.5 based on 132 reviews

Manginangina Kauri Walk

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Reviewed By rorydph - Wellington, New Zealand

We were originally planning to visit Tāne Mahuta, but that was a bit too much of a drive from our Paihia accommodation so we opted to visit this forest walk instead. We're glad we did too as we've not seen a kauri forest before and we were impressed by the scale of the trees. Apart from the 3-4km of gravel road to get there, this is a beautiful spot that's an easy walk in a serene setting. Well worth a visit.

7. Bay of Islands Farmers Market

6 Hobson Ave The photo shown is not of this market in Hobson Ave. The photo shows a market area in Paihia., Kerikeri 0295 New Zealand +64 210 266 3164 [email protected] http://www.bayofislandsfarmersmarket.co.nz
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Bay of Islands Farmers Market

The Bay of Islands Farmers Market operates an authentic Farmers Market in Kerikeri every Sunday morning 8:30 am to 12 and in Paihia on the Village Green 1pm-4pm every Thursday. We are open rain or shine. All produce is produced in the Northland region and sold by stall holders who have a part in the growing or production of what they sell. If you have any questions feel free to ask the stall holders, they are more than happy to tell you about their products and how best to cook or store them. Come along and purchase some of the freshest products you can find direct from the producers and support local producers.

Reviewed By MattandCo - Melbourne, Australia

We went to this lovely little market after disembarking from the cruise ship. Lots of beautiful handmade gifts and local produce to choose from. It’s only a small market, but was a lovely way to spend some time whilst in Bay of Islands.

8. Kerikeri River Track

Landing Road, Kerikeri New Zealand +64 9-407 0300 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/9a33d1f63cd94ef5a6b0a0db46dcda0f.aspx
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Kerikeri River Track

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Reviewed By Cris101 - Auckland, New Zealand

This must be one of the nicest walks so close to town in the whole of New Zealand. Start at Rainbow Falls (off Waipapa Road) and saunter along the river bank to the Kerikeri Basin. It takes less than an hour and there’s much to see at the finish, including New Zealand’s oldest stone building. And a pub! What more can you ask for?

9. Puketi Nature Trail

Puketi Kauri Forest, Kerikeri New Zealand +64 9-407 0300 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/64003c0507864ff9b583a1a126bbf458.aspx
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Puketi Nature Trail

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Reviewed By BigDogTravels

This short walk is an easy way to view large Kauri and was thoroughly enjoyable. The walkway is a piece of cake for any age and the road in and out is not bad at all.

10. Wharepuke Falls

Kerikeri New Zealand
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Wharepuke Falls

Reviewed By crwban681 - Colo-I-Suva, Fiji

A real pleasure to sit by the water below the falls. It is possible to swim, although cold. The waterfall is off a well-maintained forest trail. Mixed trees, especially kauri, and full of singing birds. Well sign-posted: different options to leave trail too. Boot-cleaning stations at trail exits. Most enjoyable day! Beautiful, Sacred and Peaceful.

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