accommodation ranges from permanent tents and brightly decorated caravans to family apartments, 2-bedroom cottages and a 3-bedroom villa. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's a shared kitchen and barbecue facilities, as well as open-air dining areas with river views. parking is available for boats and cars. a jetty provides river boating and swimming opportunities. minimum-stay rates may apply. most units provide kitchen facilities and have garden or river views. set in lush gardens, this eclectic lodge by the kerikeri river features chinese-style touches. it lies 4 km from hongi hika recreation reserve and 7 km from the rainbow falls single-drop waterfall Bay of Islands Airport 12 min
Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (1 hr 16) Rewa's Village (16 min) Haruru Falls (22 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. Waitangi Mountain Bike Park (30 min) Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (26 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. The Stone Store (12 min) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (27 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (1 hr 19) Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (10 min) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Pompallier Mission and Printery (1 hr 14) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Hundertwasser Public Toilets (31 min) Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. St James Anglican Church (11 min) The Parrot Place (9 min) Parrots and zoo |