2 days in Paihia, Kerikeri & Kawakawa Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, identify plant and animal life at Paihia Harbour, and then steep yourself in history at Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Paihia trip itinerary builder site.

Auckland to Paihia is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kerikeri.

On the 31st (Sat), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St James Anglican Church.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Kerikeri sightseeing planner.

Kerikeri is just a short distance from Paihia. You'll have a few hours on the 31st (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Kawakawa.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. On the 31st (Sat), Head underground at Kawiti Caves, contemplate the long history of Ruapekapeka Pa Track, then stroll around Hundertwasser Park, and finally take a memorable tour with Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway.

Before you visit Kawakawa, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Kawakawa is just a stone's throw from Kerikeri. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to drive back home.