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ATTRACTIONS
Kerikeri is ideally suited as a base from
which to explore the Bay of Islands and the whole of the
Far North. Heron Hill is just five minutes drive
from the vibrant Kerikeri Village with it’s abundance of
cafes, restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. Your hosts
at Heron Hill are happy to book any activities in
advance or recommend options when you arrive.
Some of the many attractions follow:
CULTURE AND HERITAGE in Kerikeri The
Cradle of the Nation
 Kerikeri
is home to New Zealand”s oldest stone building the Stone
Store(1836) located at the edge of the Kerikeri Basin. Also
in this historic area are Kerikeri Mission house, St James
Church and Kororipo Pa (an early Maori settlement).
For more information: www.historic.org.nz
ART AND CRAFT
With it’s abundance of galleries and craft shops, Kerikeri
has many resident artists and artisans including potters,
wood carvers, fine artists and sculptors. Whatever your
taste the wide variety of talented art and craft people
will excite your eyes.
For more information: http://kerikeri.co.nz/ArtCraftTrail.cf
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WATER ACTIVITIES
Just a 20 minute drive takes you to Paihia the
launch pad for the beautiful Bay of Islands. From
here you can board a boat to go deep sea fishing,
swim with Dolphins, scuba dive or just relax on the
beach or swim in one of the many secluded bays. Kerikeri
also has some beautiful beaches in the vicinity.
For more information: http://www.fboi.co.nz/
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NATURE AND ECO TOURISM
 Mighty
Kauri forests once covered the Far North and today there
are still a few Kauri Reserves. The Puketi Forest is a 20
minute drive from Kerikeri and it is a truly unique experience
to walk through. Also near to Kerikeri are many nature trails,
picture perfect bays and scenic attractions including Rainbow
Falls, Marsden’s Cross (site of the first church service
celebrated in New Zealand). Matauri Bay, the site of the
Greenpeace vessel the Rainbow Warrior now a dive site.
For more information: www.forestwalks.com
GOLF
Four world class golf courses are located in the North.
Kauri Cliffs, Carrington, Waitangi and Kerikeri courses
are easily accessible.
For more information: www.kauricliffs.com
INDULGENCES
There are many ways in which you can pamper your self in
Kerikeri. From designer chocolates to the latest in Beauty
Therapy whatever you taste you can find it in Kerikeri.
Hot rock massages, natural skincare, and world class wines
are all at your fingertips.
For more information: www.makana.co.nz
RESTAURANTS
 When
not dining in at Heron Hill your hosts can recommend
and book your evenings dining. From casual cafes to fine
dining whatever your taste it is catered for in Kerikeri.
For more information: www.marsdenestate.co.nz
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