Sights in Kerikeri
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Aroha Island Ecological Centre
Aroha Island Ecological Centre is located on a tiny 5-hectare island, 10km northeast of Kerikeri, reached via a permanent causeway through mangroves. The island provides a haven for the North Island brown kiwi and other native birds, as well as an excellent picnic spot for their nonfeathered admirers. There’s a visitor centre, and kayaks can be rented ($25 for four hours).
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Stone Store
The Stone Store, next to the Mission House, is the oldest stone building in NZ (1836). It sells interesting gifts as well as the type of goods that used to be sold in the store – although these days you’ll have a hard time bartering pigs for muskets. Tours ($10) of the Mission House depart from here and include entry to the displays on the 1st floor of the store.
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Mission House
The Mission House is the country’s oldest wooden building (1822) and contains some original fittings and chattels.
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Rewa’s Village
If you had a hard time imagining the pa in its original state, take the footbridge across the river to Rewa’s Village, a fascinating mock-up of a traditional Maori fishing village.
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Rainbow Falls
Starting from the neighbouring scenic reserve the 4km-long Kerikeri Walkway leads to the 27m xxx, passing by the Wharepoke Falls and the Fairy Pools. Alternatively, you can reach the Rainbow Falls from Rainbow Falls Rd, in which case it’s only a 10-minute walk.
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Kerikeri Basin
A snapshot of early Maori and Pakeha interaction is offered by a cluster of historic sites centred on this picturesque river basin. In 1819 the powerful Ngapuhi chief Hongi Hika allowed Rev Samuel Marsden to start a mission under the shadow of his Kororipo Pa.
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Aroha Island
Kip among the kiwi on the eco island of love (aroha). There’s a wide range of reasonably priced options, from the peaceful campsites by the shelly beach to an extremely comfortable lodge gazing over the water.
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