Location: Kerikeri
Top Things to do in Kerikeri
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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. Swanair
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Swanair provides scenic flights around the Bay of Islands, Hokianga, Waitangi, Cape Reinga, Great Barrier Island and beyond. We provide a free pickup and drop off service from Paihia
2. Northland Experiences - unique hiking and biking tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
A hiking and biking tour company that ventures off the beaten track and into the heart of Northland, 5 night, 6 day all inclusive tours. Cape to Cove - all hiking, Cook to Kupe - cycling and Coast to Coast - a mix of hiking and biking. Plus our Hokianga Sunsets - a short cycling tour. Tours all year round with our sub tropical climate.
3. Makana Chocolate Boutique
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
This is a chocolate boutique where they make speciality chocolates before your eyes (and you can have a go too!) and the products are the best chocolates, without fear of contradiction, you'll find anywhere!
Reviewed By ladydoc2006 - Invercargill, New Zealand
We stopped in after visiting the Saturday market across the street while on holiday. It was fun watching them make the macadamia caramel corn and sampling the treats. The manager was so friendly and seemed genuinely interested in our family; she is a gem. The macadamia butter toffee crunch is addictively good. We bought a gift basket (a gift we gave ourselves) that included this, and the toffee crunch didn’t last 24 hours; we were all sneaking pieces of it. So so good! It would be cool if they expanded to the point of having more of a tour option or some type of interactive chocolate making experience,
4. Rainbow Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 863 reviews
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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.
5. Makana Confections
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By leoniec215 - Wellington, New Zealand
We stopped on our way out of Kerikeri for chocolate purchase and a coffee and ice cream stop next door. The chocolate treats are expensive but very delicious. Lovely clean and friendly place
6. The Stone Store & Kemp House - Kerikeri Mission Station
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Cottle Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
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!
8. Manginangina Kauri Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
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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.
9. Kerikeri River Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
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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?
10. Wharepuke Sculpture Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
40+ selected sculptures set among 5 acres of award winning subtropical garden. The 1km of trail follows the sensitively displayed artworks emphasising the colour and textures of the plants. Sculpture media include glass, ceramic, wood, stone, sound, print, metal, plastic and a kaleidoscope. An experience for both plant and art enthusiasts. Gallery, Print studio, Cafe and cottages onsite
Reviewed By anabettley - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Was very glad I didn’t let other reviews put me off!!! Had a fabulous time wandering for an hour and a half. Enjoyed being led by the path..Lots to see and explore. Amazing growth, a lot of plants were labeled which was a plus too...I loved the wildness of the park, abit like a tropical jungle was fun to come apon the well placed sculptures. Think kids would like that side of it too. Will come back :)
