Bay of Islands Map Kerikeri
Walking distance - short drive - full day
Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands, Northland, was voted Top Small Town in New Zealand.
Kerikeri is the perfect place to start your New Zealand holiday vacation. It is a vibrant town rich in history and culture. Set in a lush subtropical climate it offers many activities and things to do.
Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation
Our Bay of Islands accommodation is in an ideal location
7 minutes walk to historic Stone Store basin
1km to thriving Kerikeri village: cafes, restaurants, arts/crafts, boutique shops
7 minutes drive to Kerikeri airport
Kerikeri
40 minutes flight from Auckland
20 minutes drive to historic Waitangi or Paihia, the gateway to the Bay of Islands
3 1/2 hour drive from Auckland
3 1/2 hour drive to Cape Reinga the northern most point of New Zealand
1 1/4 hour drive to the West Coast
Our Bay of Islands accommodation has numerous on-site things to do:
Art at Wharepuke NZ and International Artists
Robin Booths interactive garden tours
Wharepuke non-toxic print courses and gallery
Food at Wharepuke Thai inspired and Modern European Cuisine
The Venue at Wharepuke Conferences, Weddings, entertainment
Booking service and advice for Bay of Islands activities at no extra charge.
Events on in Kerikeri, Bay of Island and Northland
Walking Distance Activities from Wharepuke
The Kerikeri basin houses 3 historic places of National significance:
Kororipo - Hongi Hikas coastal pa site, centre of musket war campaigns.
1822 Kerikeri Mission House - Oldest building in New Zealand and oldest wooden building in Australasia.
1836 Stone Store - Oldest stone building in New Zealand
Rewas Village - Replica of a pre European fishing village.
Rainbow Falls walk - Department of Conservation easy 1 1/2 hour (one way) walk following the river through native trees.
10 Minute Drive or less
Pete's pioneer and transport museum
Collins Steam Sawmill
Food & Wine
numerous cafes and restaurants
roadside stalls selling local fruit and vegetable
Sunday farmers market Makana chocolate
Cottle Hill Wines
Marsden Estate Wines
Ake Ake Wine and Restaurant
Art
Chris Booth's sculpture on the domain
numerous art galleries/craft shops
The Centre - cultural centre of Kerikeri
Kaleidoscope - hand made kaleidoscopes
Outdoor Activities
Pampering
Living Nature - internationally acclaimed natural skin care products
Ora Ora Massage
Reiki massage
30 Minute Drive
Waitangi Treaty House - signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, guided tours and cultural performances
Russell - first capital of New Zealand. Quaint historic seaside town
Pompallier House - working museum showing bookmaking and tanning
Taiamai Tours - maori canoe trip in the Bay of Islands
Food and Wine Trail - Numerous restaurants and cafes in Paihia and Russell
Roadside stalls
Art
Rainbow Warrior memorial - Chris Booth sculpture at beautiful Matauri Bay beach.
Kawakawa toilets - designed by artist Frederick Hundertwasser
Outdoor Activities
Aroha Island - night walk to see and hear kiwi, bush walk, kayak hire etc.,
Dolphin Discoveries - swim with the dolphins
Hole in Rock - boat trip
Excitor - adrenalin rush boat trip
Beaches - Paihia
Sailing charters
Big game fishing
Diving
Waitangi
Glow worms and Maori Legends
Kauri tree -native tree walks
Ngawha - hot thermal pools
Whangaroa Harbour
Adventure Puketi -guided Kauri Rainforest walks
Day Trip
Cape Reinga - local pick up
Art Trail - around Bay of Islands
Garden Trail - around Bay of Islands
Food and Wine Trail - around Bay of Islands
Videos and More information on Bay of Islands Activities
Check out Fullers Bay of Islands for trips around Bay of Islands and Cape Reinga.
A stay of 3 or more days is recommended to see Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands Accommodation contact
Bay of Islands Map
Larger Kerikeri Map link
Bay of Islands Video
Kerikeri Video
Kerikeri Farmers Market
(more photos)
Kerikeri - Rainbow Falls
Spoonbill at Aroha Island
Kayaking Aroha Island
New Zealand Maori culture
Bay of Islands sailing
Adventure Puketi
Kauri Forest Walks
