Living the Dream!

Location Description

Kerikeri is in the Bay of Islands, the site of important historical events for New Zealand. Kerikeri was the second mission station in the country and its historic places are still standing. The town is located in a large fruit-growing area, with citrus orchards lining the roads that lead into its modern shopping centre. Being semi-rural and coastal, the town has facilities for sports such as golf and yachting. The community has many sports, arts and community-oriented associations. Kerikeri has a subtropical climate.

Visitors Centre

Kerikeri does not have its own visitor centre.

Bay of Islands Information Centre
Maritime Building
Paihia
Phone: (09) 402 7345
Fax: (09) 402 7314
E-mail: fndcboi@xtra.co.nz

Attractions

• Kerikeri Mission House was built in 1822, with the permission of Hongi Hika, the local Maori chief. The House is New Zealand's oldest building.

• The Stone Store was built in 1836 and is the oldest stone building in New Zealand. The Mission House and the Stone Store together comprise the Kerikeri Mission Station (1819-1848), the second mission station in the country.

• Edmonds Ruins is an historic reserve that preserves the site and remains of the house of John Edmonds, a local mason, missionary, and farmer in the 1840s.

• Rewa's village is a replica Maori village.

Facilities

• Cathay Cinema
  (09) 407 4428

• Keri Kids Educational Childcare Centre
  (09) 407 6608

Kerikeri has nearly 15 restaurants, including:

• Wharepuke
  09-407 8936

• The Black Olive Restaurant
  09-407 9693

• The Homestead
  (09) 407 8421

• Pear Tree Bar & Restaurant
  09-407 8479

• The Italians Restaurant
  09-407 5115

• Singho Thai Restaurant
  (09) 401 6173

• Madly Indian
  (09) 407 1116

• Ake Ake Vineyard & Restaurant
  (09) 407 8230

• Curry King Thai & Indian Restaurant
  (09) 401 6172

• Chang Siam Thai Restaurant
  (09) 407 8424

• Cafe Jerusalem
  (09) 407 1001

• Rock Salt Restaurant & Bar
  (09) 407 1050

• Diablo's
  (09) 407 3912

Transport

Bus services connect Kerikeri to other towns in the region.

• Kerikeri Taxi Shuttle and Tours
  (09) 407 9515

• ABC Shuttle
  (022) 025 0800

Community

• Kerikeri Medical Centre
  (09) 407 7777

• Oromahoe Marae
  (09) 407 7924

• Kerikeri Club Inc and RSA
  (09) 407 8585

• Origin Art and Craft Co-op
  (09) 407 1133

• Gallery Minerva
  (09) 407 7019

• Kerikeri Art Gallery
  (09) 407 7655

• Kerikeri Community Toy Library
  (09) 407 9421

• Kerikeri Public Library
  (09) 407 9297

• Bay of Islands Arts Festival
  (09) 407 5051

Pre-Schools

The early childhood facilities in Kerikeri include:

• Sylvan & Lanark House Childcare Centre
  (09) 407 7700

• Nuture By Nature
  (09) 407 4042

• Kerikeri Playcentre
  (09) 407 9502

• Inspiring Minds
  (09) 407 1133

• Springbank Pre School
  (09) 407 9898

• The Ridge Child Care
  (09) 407 7333

• Kororipo Kohanga Reo
  (09) 407 6665

• Whiz kids Preschool
  (09) 407 1200

• Arohanui Early Childhood Learning Centre
  (09) 407 5955

• Kerikeri Kindergarten
  (09) 407 9639

• Kerikeri Community Childcare Trust
  (09) 407 7153

Primary Schools

The primary schools in Kerikeri are:

• Kerikeri Christian School
  (09) 407 9316

• Riverview Primary School
  (09) 407 7277

• Kerikeri Primary School
  (09) 407 8414

• Springbank School
  (09) 407 5236

Secondary Schools

The secondary school in Kerikeri is:

• Kerikeri High School
  (09) 407 8916

Tertiary Schools

The tertiary institution in Kerkeri is:

• Northland Polytech
  (09) 407 5660

Sport

Kerikeri has many sports clubs. A few of these are listed below:

• Kerikeri Golf Club
  (09) 407 8837

• Quantum College of Aviation
  (09) 407 5190

• Community Fitness
  (09) 407 7522

• PT 4 Me
  (027) 537 0088

• Curves
  (09) 401 7581

• Kerikeri Cruising Club
  (09) 407 9434

• Kerikeri Pony Club
  (09) 407 8878