| the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments have separate lounges, some with sofabeds. upgraded studios add whirlpool baths. there's no air-conditioning. a 1-km drive from highway 10, this unpretentious motel, set amid subtropical gardens, is also 3 km from kerikeri golf club and 5 km from the stone store museum, erected in 1832. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the casual studios come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus kitchenettes, living/dining areas and private decks. amenities include an outdoor pool and free parking
Bay of Islands Airport 5 min
Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (1 hr 8) Hundertwasser Public Toilets (23 min)
Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Te Waimate Mission (12 min) Rewa's Village (9 min) Pompallier Mission and Printery (1 hr 7)
Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. The Parrot Place (8 min)
Parrots and zoo Haruru Falls (14 min)
Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. The Stone Store (7 min)
This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (9 min)
A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Marsden Estate (19 min)
Wine, chardonnay, winery, and wine tasting St James Anglican Church (7 min) Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (19 min)
Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (19 min)
Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. | 
