Keri’s guidebook

Keri
Keri’s guidebook

Sightseeing

I never leave The Merchants without a treasure. Second hand, antique, reconditioned, art, clothing, fabric, demolition, massage, baby stuff - it's all there. And you can grab a coffee and bagel too.
The Merchants of Kerikeri
65 Cobham Rd
I never leave The Merchants without a treasure. Second hand, antique, reconditioned, art, clothing, fabric, demolition, massage, baby stuff - it's all there. And you can grab a coffee and bagel too.
Learn more about our history and enjoy a great cultural performance. Fascinating stories.
62 locals recommend
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Tau Henare Drive
62 locals recommend
Learn more about our history and enjoy a great cultural performance. Fascinating stories.
My favourite walk.
6 locals recommend
Mahinepua Peninsula Walking Track
99 Mahinepua Rd
6 locals recommend
My favourite walk.
Beautiful.
52 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa)
52 locals recommend
Beautiful.
Great fun for all ages groups.
Kerikeri Mini Golf
4 Awhitu Rd
Great fun for all ages groups.
Take a ferry from Paihia and enjoy this beautiful and historic little town.
74 locals recommend
Russell
74 locals recommend
Take a ferry from Paihia and enjoy this beautiful and historic little town.
Take a walk to the top of the hill to the north of the beach to see Chris Booth's sculpture honouring the Greenpeace vessel, the Rainbow Warrior, which was scuttled off one of the Cavalli Islands - now a dive attraction.
Matauri Bay Road
Matauri Bay Road
Take a walk to the top of the hill to the north of the beach to see Chris Booth's sculpture honouring the Greenpeace vessel, the Rainbow Warrior, which was scuttled off one of the Cavalli Islands - now a dive attraction.
Here's something interesting and different.
14 locals recommend
Kawiti Glow Worm Caves
49 Waiomio Rd
14 locals recommend
Here's something interesting and different.
Great for a rainy day.
19 locals recommend
Cathay Cinemas
27 Hobson Ave
19 locals recommend
Great for a rainy day.
Get up close to a wonderful selection of exotic birds.
13 locals recommend
The Parrot Place
1 Mission Rd
13 locals recommend
Get up close to a wonderful selection of exotic birds.
A special place, historic, spiritual and beautiful.
9 locals recommend
Marsden Cross
Oihi Road
9 locals recommend
A special place, historic, spiritual and beautiful.
Take a walk for a great view and then head down the other side of the hill to Ake Ake, a small pebble beach for a swim.
Doves Bay
Take a walk for a great view and then head down the other side of the hill to Ake Ake, a small pebble beach for a swim.

Food scene

Utterly delicious.
40 locals recommend
Makana Chocolate Boutique
504 Kerikeri Rd
40 locals recommend
Utterly delicious.
Great way to spend your Saturday morning. Grab a mussell fritter and browse to your heart's content.
48 locals recommend
The Old Packhouse Market
48 locals recommend
Great way to spend your Saturday morning. Grab a mussell fritter and browse to your heart's content.
Always fresh, always tasty and friendly service.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Jerusalem
83 Kerikeri Rd
21 locals recommend
Always fresh, always tasty and friendly service.
The wine is great and the platter is outstanding.
33 locals recommend
Marsden Estate
56 Wiroa Rd
33 locals recommend
The wine is great and the platter is outstanding.
One of our favourite wineries.
8 locals recommend
Cottle Hill Winery
28 Cottle Hill Dr
8 locals recommend
One of our favourite wineries.
Get your produce, coffee and cheese here on Sunday mornings.
9 locals recommend
Bay of Islands Farmers Market
10 Hobson Ave
9 locals recommend
Get your produce, coffee and cheese here on Sunday mornings.
Another favourite vineyard and eatery.
31 locals recommend
Ake Ake Vineyard
165 Waimate N Rd
31 locals recommend
Another favourite vineyard and eatery.
This is a buzzing pub and outstanding restaurant on the picturesque waterfront at Kerikeri's historic Stone Store Basin.
25 locals recommend
Plough & Feather
215 Kerikeri Rd
25 locals recommend
This is a buzzing pub and outstanding restaurant on the picturesque waterfront at Kerikeri's historic Stone Store Basin.
The new cafe is a delight. Rustic decor, great food and good service. Definitely a favourite.
48 locals recommend
The Old Packhouse Market
48 locals recommend
The new cafe is a delight. Rustic decor, great food and good service. Definitely a favourite.

Things to do

One of our most popular assets and a famous vert ramp - for skaters, young and older.
Kerikeri Skatepark
One of our most popular assets and a famous vert ramp - for skaters, young and older.
There's usually a show, a concert or an exhibition of interest.
Turner Centre
43 Cobham Rd
There's usually a show, a concert or an exhibition of interest.
A replica Māori village, featuring a display of some beautiful artifacts and fascinating stories of times gone by.
8 locals recommend
Rewa's Village
1 Landing Rd
8 locals recommend
A replica Māori village, featuring a display of some beautiful artifacts and fascinating stories of times gone by.
One of our most interesting galleries, just metres away from Hundertwasser's famous toilets.
Kings Theatre Creative
80 Gillies St
One of our most interesting galleries, just metres away from Hundertwasser's famous toilets.
Kate and Tim are amazing with horses... and kids.
Kates Riding Centre
159 Redcliffs Rd
Kate and Tim are amazing with horses... and kids.
One of the best galleries in the North. Definitely worth a visit. Kohukohu is lovely.
Village Arts
1376 Kohukohu Rd
One of the best galleries in the North. Definitely worth a visit. Kohukohu is lovely.