Paula’s guidebook
Sight Seeing & Nature
Aroha Island has a QEII National Trust Covenant protecting it, and is a beautiful spot for camping, swimming, a walk, picnic lunch (bring your own), and of course kiwi viewing. With a rich Maori history and the exciting fact Kiwi live on the island (attached to the mainland via a causeway), Aroha island is a must visit!
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Aroha Island Holiday Accommodation, campground & Eco Centre
177 Rangitane RoadAroha Island has a QEII National Trust Covenant protecting it, and is a beautiful spot for camping, swimming, a walk, picnic lunch (bring your own), and of course kiwi viewing. With a rich Maori history and the exciting fact Kiwi live on the island (attached to the mainland via a causeway), Aroha island is a must visit!
Roland’s Wood is a four hectare piece of “English beech woodland”, with a Northland twist, on Inlet Road, Kerikeri. It was created and generously bequeathed to the people – and dogs – of Kerikeri by benefactor, Roland Sansom
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Roland's wood
Kerikeri Inlet RoadRoland’s Wood is a four hectare piece of “English beech woodland”, with a Northland twist, on Inlet Road, Kerikeri. It was created and generously bequeathed to the people – and dogs – of Kerikeri by benefactor, Roland Sansom
A short easy track to a beautiful waterfall that catches the sun and makes beautiful rainbows.
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I-Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa)
A short easy track to a beautiful waterfall that catches the sun and makes beautiful rainbows.
Wine & Beer
Winery, Vineyard, Cellar Door, Brewery.
Kainui Road Vineyard Cellar door is the perfect spot for a wine tasting, cold beer, antipasti platter and some live music or a bush walk. It's open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am until 6pm and there are a number of international music events throughout the summer.
Kainui Vineyard & Brewery
1 Conifer LnKainui Road Vineyard Cellar door is the perfect spot for a wine tasting, cold beer, antipasti platter and some live music or a bush walk. It's open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am until 6pm and there are a number of international music events throughout the summer.
The husband and wife couple from California always have a good yarn to spin. The wine is gorgeous and the port is also outstanding. My pick - the rose and with a glass (or bottle) of this on the patio... you cannot go wrong! Summer in a glass!
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Cottle Hill Winery
28 Cottle Hill DrThe husband and wife couple from California always have a good yarn to spin. The wine is gorgeous and the port is also outstanding. My pick - the rose and with a glass (or bottle) of this on the patio... you cannot go wrong! Summer in a glass!
Food scene
This market is a must do. It's open every Saturday 8am-1:30pm and Sunday 9-1:30pm rain or shine. Coffee, local foods, arts, crafts, local fresh produce and entertainment.
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The Old Packhouse Market
This market is a must do. It's open every Saturday 8am-1:30pm and Sunday 9-1:30pm rain or shine. Coffee, local foods, arts, crafts, local fresh produce and entertainment.
If you like chocolate then this is a must visit. There is a cafe alongside too. Open 7 days 9-5:30 this wee gem gives free samples, has a huge range and you can view the chocolate being made through glass windows.
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Makana Chocolate Boutique
504 Kerikeri RdIf you like chocolate then this is a must visit. There is a cafe alongside too. Open 7 days 9-5:30 this wee gem gives free samples, has a huge range and you can view the chocolate being made through glass windows.
The newest kid on the block. Beautiful setting and outlook. Good selection of wine and beer feat. local Kainui Road Wine & Beer. Good food, friendly and gorgeous fit out.
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Plough & Feather
215 Kerikeri RdThe newest kid on the block. Beautiful setting and outlook. Good selection of wine and beer feat. local Kainui Road Wine & Beer. Good food, friendly and gorgeous fit out.
Great coffee and counter food. The staff are always pleasant and attentive and the outlook is dreamy with the gnarled apple trees, country gardens, river side with ducks and geese.
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Honey House Cafe
246 Kerikeri RdGreat coffee and counter food. The staff are always pleasant and attentive and the outlook is dreamy with the gnarled apple trees, country gardens, river side with ducks and geese.
Barrow Boys Coffee Company
94 Kerikeri RdGreat coffee and range of cold drinks and counter foods!
Nice casual dining with great pizza menu and nice outdoor area. Takeaways available too.
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The Black Olive
308 Kerikeri RdNice casual dining with great pizza menu and nice outdoor area. Takeaways available too.
Wine & Food
This is a lovely little winery with great restaurant open Mon to Sun 10am - 5pm - Breakfast 10am - 11.45am; Lunch 10am - 2.30pm (Platters available after 2.30pm. Bookings recommended). Planted in the early nineties, Marsden Estate’s 10 acres of vineyards comprise Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Muscat, Merlot, Pinotage, Chambourcin, Syrah and Tempranillo. The outlook is lovely and you can wander the gardens.
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Marsden Estate
56 Wiroa RdThis is a lovely little winery with great restaurant open Mon to Sun 10am - 5pm - Breakfast 10am - 11.45am; Lunch 10am - 2.30pm (Platters available after 2.30pm. Bookings recommended). Planted in the early nineties, Marsden Estate’s 10 acres of vineyards comprise Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Muscat, Merlot, Pinotage, Chambourcin, Syrah and Tempranillo. The outlook is lovely and you can wander the gardens.
Another one of Northland's vineyards - Interesting varietals and nice restaurant - Lunch 11:45 - 2:00pm & Dinner 5:45 - 8:00pm.
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Ake Ake Vineyard
165 Waimate N RdAnother one of Northland's vineyards - Interesting varietals and nice restaurant - Lunch 11:45 - 2:00pm & Dinner 5:45 - 8:00pm.
Sightseeing
The Stone Store is a very old building - built in 1832, the Georgian-style Stone Store was originally a Missionary Society warehouse but assumed various roles including a trading post, library, barracks and boys’ school. It also served as a general store, a tradition that continues today in the atmospheric ground-floor gift shop. The gift shop is lovely and the country gardens surrounding the Stone Store and Kemp house are definitely worth a look.
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The Stone Store
246 Kerikeri RdThe Stone Store is a very old building - built in 1832, the Georgian-style Stone Store was originally a Missionary Society warehouse but assumed various roles including a trading post, library, barracks and boys’ school. It also served as a general store, a tradition that continues today in the atmospheric ground-floor gift shop. The gift shop is lovely and the country gardens surrounding the Stone Store and Kemp house are definitely worth a look.