Discover Kerikeri
Welcome to Northlands favourite subtropical town and the gateway to one of New Zealand’s most popular summer destinations, the Bay of Islands. This subtropical micro-region is brimming with natural beauty and encompasses 144 islands, making for a blissful aquatic playground. Steeped in a fusion of long colourful history, this area is home to what is considered the Birthplace of New Zealand, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. With niche food products, boutique vineyards, art galleries, cafes, artisan crafts, successful horticulture and the tourism hub, this area is full of character, charm and flavour.
Key highlights of the area:
Paihia – the bustling hub that is the gateway to the 144 islands of the surrounds
Russell – New Zealand’s original capital, now a quaint historic town dotted with shops, cafés, restaurants and colonial buildings.
Stone Store & Kemp House – New Zealands oldest stone building and European building, respectively, signifying some of Aoteoroa’s first fusion of European and Maori history.
Old Packhouse Markets – Kerikeri’s weekly artisan market of fine food, great coffee, fresh local produce, live entertainment and more!
The Bay of Islands – with 144 islands to choose from, including the famous Hole in the Rock, explore these gems with tourist boat companies or take your own boat out onto the pristine waters.
Opua – as an international recreational port, charter a yacht, take a cruise or just watch sea vessels dock in from all over the South Pacific.
