Tourist information - Kerikeri
Kerikeri was home ground for the fearsome Hongi Hika, a Maori chief who terrorised many tribes throughout the North Island within the early 1800s. But he was kind to missionaries - letting Samuel Marsden to make Kerikeri New Zealand’s second mission station.
The township as well as environs of Kerikeri glory in the production of fruit and also art. All along the side of the road, orchards sell their tasty oranges, kiwi fruit and also avocados. As well as every so often you’ll see a sign that indicates the presence of a potter, painter, leadlight artist or sculptor. Follow the art as well as craft trail and you’ll get acquainted with a number of the artisans. Visit the wineries, lunch in among the various outdoor cafés, indulge in delicious handmade chocolates or locally made macadamia liqueur. Kerikeri boasts great sporting facilities, including golf, all-weather tennis along with yachting. Expect a good choice of cafés along with restaurants.
Historical highlights of Kerikeri include Kerikeri Mission House, the country’s oldest house created by John Butler in 1822. The Stone Store followed as well as by 1836 was in use as the mission store. These wonderful structures, together with the replica Maori village Rewa’s village, around the opposite bank, are considered to be the “Cradle of the Nation” and are must for all visitors to the Bay of Islands.
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