Location: Kerikeri
Top Things to do in Kerikeri
What to do and see in Kerikeri, North Island: The Best Nature & Parks
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
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
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.
3. Aroha Island Ecological Centre
Overall Ratings
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!!
4. Akeake Historic Reserve Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
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5. 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.
6. Rangihoua Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
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
7. Hongi Hika Walk
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
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8. Kororipo Pa Historic Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
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Reviewed By tonyvC3466IU - Auckland, New Zealand
This walk is a very nice walk, it is reasonably easy, lots of birds with interesting waterfall lookouts. Recommend it.
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. Puketi Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
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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.
