Land activities
Kerikeri, a modern bustling town with regional airport, is located in the Bay of Islands, 3 hours drive north of Auckland, New Zealand.
It is well known for its arts and crafts trail, top selection of wineries, stylish stores and numerous cafes and restaurants, just 15 minutes drive from Aratika.
The subtropical climate of the North makes it a natural outdoor playground. There are many beautiful bush covered islands, lovely sandy beaches and secluded bays, trails and national parks which enable the visitor to share in Northlands natural beauty.
A safe family beach on the
Kerikeri Inlet. There is a good boat ramp here making it a popular spot
for boaties.
Aroha Island Ecological Centre
(Aratika’s
neighbours)
Provides accessible
opportunities to see many species of birds.
Ake Ake Reserve
A loop track leads to a
small beach,
Kerikeri Stone Store Basin
In the Kerikeri basin,
there is a network of walking tracks ranging in length from 10mins to
1.5hrs.
Rainbow Falls
The walks take in a
variety of forest, coastal and island scenery, and they cater for a wide
range of ages or fitness.
Puketi Forest (Kauri forest)
Inland from Kerikeri
are the forests of the mighty Kauri. These forests form one of the
largest continuous tracks of native forest in Northland.
Farmers Market
In Kerikeri every
Sunday morning, head off to the
Golf
There are in fact 6
golf courses within ½ hour drive from Kerikeri, including the
prestigious Kauri Cliffs golf course.
Horse Riding
Discover the beautiful
scenery in the BOI by horse back, enjoy, forestry and ocean views along
the way.
Tandem Sky Diving
For the adventurous,
try the exciting tandem freefall with an
Scenic Flights.
Depart from Kerikeri airport for
spectacular aeroplane or helicopter flights around the Bay of Islands
and surrounding towns.
