Location: Kerikeri
Top Things to do in Kerikeri
The 9 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups 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. Northland Experiences - unique hiking and biking tours
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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.
2. Rainbow Falls
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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.
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. Makana Confections
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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
5. Aroha Island Ecological Centre
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
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!!
6. The Old Packhouse Market
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
OPEN EVERY SATURDAY from 8.30am- 1.30pm indoor and outdoor - RAIN OR SHINE!!! At the Bay of Islands Old Packhouse Market you will find good, honest, farm fresh products plus value added produce, fabulous artisan breads & pastries, delicious "street" food, great coffee and music. The Old Packhouse Market is also a good place to purchase gifts from a wide range of talented Arts and Crafts stallholders. There is a Cash out facility on site and plenty of parking. Direct from Northland Producers One of the best things about the Old Packhouse Market is being able to meet the grower, producer or maker and talk with them about their products. See, touch, smell and taste the goods! Then buy, knowing that they are fresh from the source, and find out where your food has come from and how to best prepare, cook or store it.
Reviewed By rei88 - Auckland, New Zealand
Lovely market with a bit of everything and food from the old packhouse is so good, the bakery food omg !!! All their venoisery is just soooo good, from croissant to cinnamon bun and baguette coming from a French place you will love their pastry that’s for sure.
7. Manginangina Kauri Walk
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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.
8. 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
9. Kerikeri River Track
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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?
