Above is the wonderful steam boat “SS Eliza Hobson” . Cruises down the peaceful Kerikeri Inlet are a must. Also available for hire for private parties. i.e. take a champagne trip as a wedding treat for your loved ones.

Vibrant Kerikeri enjoys a warm sub tropical climate, rich in history with the Stone Store, Mission house and Rewa’s village.

The thriving town offers the holiday maker and traveler a selection of interesting shops, restaurants, cafes, high quality wineries and art and craft centres.

The championship golf course will appeal to the sporting minded and for the energetic, a  stroll to the Rainbow Falls.

A twenty minute drive North of Kerikeri ,  the visitor will enjoy the spectacular views of Matauri Bay and the Cavelly Islands, whilst a twenty minute drive south the beaches , the beaches and water sports of Paihia, boat trips to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock, swimming with Dolphins will captivate the family.

A short passenger ferry trip from Paihia, the historic water front of Russell will satisfy the Historians with a museum, the oldest wooden church in NZ and Montpellier House, a former French convent and printing press.