Explore Kerikeri


Your Guide to Kerikeri's Must-Visit Attractions



Kerikeri

Kerikeri and the Far North has so much to offer, from history and natural spaces, to high quality restaurants and buzzing markets. Below is just a sample of what is on offer. Ask us to help you plan your stay and make the most of one of the best spots in New Zealand.

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The Stonestore & Kemp House

Historic Stone Store and Kemp House - New Zealand's oldest stone building in Kerikeri

The Kerikeri Mission Station is the site of two of the country's oldest surviving buildings – The Stone Store and Kemp House. Visit both of these historic buildings to discover some of Northland and New Zealand's history.

The 5 Waterfall Walks

Scenic Kerikeri waterfall walking tracks through native bush

Kerikeri has a network of tracks within the town, featuring five stunning waterfalls. Together they make up a great weekend's walking for young and old.

The Old Packhouse Market

The Old Packhouse Market Kerikeri - Local produce and crafts

The Old Packhouse Market has quickly become the best market in the far North. People travel for all over to come to the market to buy fresh goods, try delicious food and experience the atmosphere of live music, kids activities and local arts and craft. A definite stop for your visit to Kerikeri.

Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls Kerikeri - 27 meter waterfall surrounded by native forest

Rainbow Falls is one of Kerikeri's most spectacular natural attractions. This impressive 27-meter waterfall is easily accessible via a well-maintained walking track through native forest.

The Turner Centre

Turner Centre Kerikeri - Premier performing arts and event venue

The Turner Centre is a premier event center in the Far North. The Turner Centre hosts world class acts and shows. Check their website for up coming events.

Makana Chocolate Factory

Makana Chocolate Factory and Cafe Kerikeri - Handmade confectionery

Makana Confections specialises in gift-quality confections - all hand-made and using only the freshest, natural ingredients available to us. Located opposite the Packhouse Market, Makana offer high quality unique confections and also have a large cafe.

Wharepuke Subtropical Garden and Sculpture Park

Wharepuke Subtropical Gardens - Rare plants and outdoor sculpture gallery

Wharepuke Subtropical Garden showcases Robin Booths lifetime collection of rare and unusual plants and began in 1993 on a site that was his parents old citrus orchard. Robins 50 years of experience as a nurseryman and landscape designer show.

Eat Kerikeri

Kerikeri restaurants and cafes - Local dining experiences

Kerikeri is blessed with many high quality restaurants, bakeries, cafes and vineyards. Kerigold Chalets are located right in the heart of the majority of Kerikeri's restaurants.

Kerikeri Farmers' Market

Kerikeri Farmers Market - Fresh local produce and artisan foods

Every Sunday, in the center of Kerikeri, the Kerikeri Farmers' Market offers a large range of locally grown produce. A proudly authentic Farmers' Market all produce sold is grown or made by the vendor locally!

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi Treaty Grounds - New Zealand's most important historic site

Waitangi welcomes you on a journey of discovery through Aotearoa New Zealand's most important historic site. Spend the day enjoying a full programme of tours and cultural performances.

Puketi Kauri Forest

Puketi Kauri Forest - Ancient kauri trees and elevated walkway

The Puketi Kauri Forest offers an elevated wooden walkway which protects the kauris' sensitive feeding roots, yet allows visitors to get 'up close' to the ancient trees of the Puketi Forest.

Visit Russell

Historic Russell - Bay of Islands seaside town with colonial heritage

Visit Russell, Historic buildings and a seaside setting full of cafes, restaurants and art galleries gives Russell a truly romantic quality.