5 days in Kawakawa, Kerikeri & Paihia Itinerary

Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, then get engrossed in the history at Kawakawa Memorial Library Centre, and then get interesting insight from Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway.

To find reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Kawakawa road trip planning website.

Auckland to Kawakawa is an approximately 3-hour car ride. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Kerikeri.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St James Anglican Church. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Aroha Island Ecological Centre, explore the activities along Whangaroa Harbour, then trek along Puketi Nature Trail, then trek along Manginangina Kauri Walk, and finally experience rural life at Blue River Orchard.

To see other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Kerikeri sightseeing planner.

Kerikeri is just a stone's throw from Kawakawa. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Paihia.

On the 26th (Thu), see what you can catch with a fishing tour, kick back and relax at Oneroa Bay, and then get a dose of the wild on Russell Nature Walks. On the 27th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore and take pictures at Waitangi National Trust & Treaty House, then stroll around Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, and then take some stellar pictures from Opua Forest Lookout Track.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Paihia trip planner.

Paihia is just a stone's throw from Kerikeri. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.