Location: Kerikeri
Top Things to do in Kerikeri
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day 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. KeriKeri New Zealand
Overall Ratings
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. 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,
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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!
6. Bay of Islands Honey Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Discover New Zealand's biggest beehive! Enter if you dare . . . Free honey tasting. Full range of honeys, skincare, candles, health products, giftware, and more. All weather, all ages.
Reviewed By alisonp33
This was a very cool place to visit. Yes there is a huge selection of honey related things to buy - all good value- and the owner was fantastic. So passionate about bees and so informative! Really enjoyed watching the bees behaviours and recognising the different bees roles.
7. 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.
8. St James Anglican Church
9. 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
10. 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.
