Location: Kerikeri
Top Things to do in Kerikeri
The 9 Best Food & Drink in Kerikeri, North Island
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. Kapiro Vineyard
2. Soland & James - Vineyard and Cellar Door
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Welcome to Soland & James - we are a small family owned and run vineyard, just 10 minutes drive from downtown Kerikeri. Open 7 days 11:00 am - 6:00 pm (sometimes 8:00pm) Wine-tastings and sales are available in the old barn or outside, next to the Chardonnay vines. We are happy to take you on a wander around the vineyard and introduce you to the vines. We produce Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé and Syrah. Come and meet Molly (our loveable lab), the crazy chickens and one of us :-) Cheers! Andrea
3. 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!
4. Byrne Northland Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Taste Byrne Northland Wines in relaxed surroundings at the Fat Pig Vineyard Cellar Door. Learn about the process of growing and making wine in Northland and discover the fantastic flavours the region can produce! $5 tasting fee is waived when you buy a bottle to take away.
Reviewed By Ruruhi - Takanini, New Zealand
Loved this place, peaceful and full of passion it was a great start to our wine tour. My favourite was the Chardonnay
5. Bay of Islands Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
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.
6. Ake Ake Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Ake Ake Vineyard is a boutique organic vineyard. We specialise in growing and making wines from grape varietals such as Pinot Gris, Syrah and Chambourcin, which are best suited to the Far North's climate and terroir. Grapes grown at Ake Ake Vineyard are fully certified organic. We also produce Preservative Free wine, Rose and Port.
Reviewed By russell85 - Orillia, Canada
CHRIS had us try 6 different wines during our tour of this wonderful boutique winery which does about 20,000 a year. They have a lovely dining area as well as outside patio area. Ti looks like a wonderful place for dinner.
7. Kainui Road Vineyards
8. Kerikeri Cooking Club
Cooking classes, demos, tastings all available in the beautiful Bay of Islands ( Kerikeri/Paihia ). Small groups enjoy the experience of cooking with a local chef or watching a demonstration and feasting on local ingredients and produce. Pick up from your cruise ship or motel, enjoy, learn, laugh, eat and then back to the great New Zealand.
9. Traveling Spoon
Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.
