Guidebook for Waipapa
Food Scene
Barrow Boys Coffee Company
94 Kerikeri RdThe best service and coffee in town. Only a five minute drive.
The Black Olive
308 Kerikeri RdAmazing Pizza! Eat in or Takeaway. Only five minutes away.
Great location. Right next to the Stone store, looks out to the old PA site and the river. Sit out on the deck and have a fabulous meal and a wine or three. Only a 8 minute drive away.
11 locals recommend
The Pear Tree
Great location. Right next to the Stone store, looks out to the old PA site and the river. Sit out on the deck and have a fabulous meal and a wine or three. Only a 8 minute drive away.
This is a must do if you here on a Saturday morning. Food galore such as Mussel Fritters, Crepes, Fresh baked bread, cheeses, local wine and craft beer, fresh fruit and veges as well as live music. Only a 8 minute drive away.
48 locals recommend
The Old Packhouse Market
This is a must do if you here on a Saturday morning. Food galore such as Mussel Fritters, Crepes, Fresh baked bread, cheeses, local wine and craft beer, fresh fruit and veges as well as live music. Only a 8 minute drive away.
If you are looking for something that little bit special then Ake Ake Vineyard & restaurant is the place. Great for a romantic night for two or a group of friends ready to share in great food, wine & company.
31 locals recommend
Ake Ake Vineyard
165 Waimate N RdIf you are looking for something that little bit special then Ake Ake Vineyard & restaurant is the place. Great for a romantic night for two or a group of friends ready to share in great food, wine & company.
Great place for Brekky, lunch or Dinner. Food is delicious plus they have a kids playground!
12 locals recommend
The Rusty Tractor Café & Trading Store
582 Kerikeri RdGreat place for Brekky, lunch or Dinner. Food is delicious plus they have a kids playground!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cannot rave enough about this place! Soak up the sun and listen to free live music every weekend over the summer while enjoying a local wine or craft beer at the Kainui Vineyard. Only a 2 minute drive away.
Kainui Vineyard & Brewery
1 Conifer LnCannot rave enough about this place! Soak up the sun and listen to free live music every weekend over the summer while enjoying a local wine or craft beer at the Kainui Vineyard. Only a 2 minute drive away.
This is the LOCAL. Only a 2 minute drive away or a 30 minute walk along walking track. Great pub food at a really good price plus Karaoke night on Wednesday if your feeling brave!
9 locals recommend
The Pioneer Bar & Restaurant
2 Skippers LnThis is the LOCAL. Only a 2 minute drive away or a 30 minute walk along walking track. Great pub food at a really good price plus Karaoke night on Wednesday if your feeling brave!
If you are looking for a night out this is the best spot to go. Always has live music and a great crowd.
18 locals recommend
Rocksalt Restaurant & Bar
73 Kerikeri RdIf you are looking for a night out this is the best spot to go. Always has live music and a great crowd.
Parks & Nature
If you have time and feel like getting your nature fix than this is it! Only a 15 minute drive away you will find the breathtaking Puketi Forest which is filled with ancient Kauri and native NZ plants and wildlife. The air is so fresh and pure you will want to bottle it.
30 locals recommend
Puketi Forest
If you have time and feel like getting your nature fix than this is it! Only a 15 minute drive away you will find the breathtaking Puketi Forest which is filled with ancient Kauri and native NZ plants and wildlife. The air is so fresh and pure you will want to bottle it.
If you have an extra few days then a trip to the Parrot Place is well worth it especially for the little ones. Set in lovely tropical surroundings where you get to hang out with parrot friends, have a chat or a sing song or get up close and personal. Only a 5 minute drive away,
13 locals recommend
The Parrot Place
1 Mission RdIf you have an extra few days then a trip to the Parrot Place is well worth it especially for the little ones. Set in lovely tropical surroundings where you get to hang out with parrot friends, have a chat or a sing song or get up close and personal. Only a 5 minute drive away,
This is a gorgeous place filled with native plants and trees as well as rivers and waterfalls. One of the waterfalls you can swim in behind it, a great experience if you are up to it. Others have a rope you can jump off. Park your car and walk 5 minutes to the first waterfall for a swim or carry on and walk to the Heritage site of the The Landing and the Stone Store.
52 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa)
This is a gorgeous place filled with native plants and trees as well as rivers and waterfalls. One of the waterfalls you can swim in behind it, a great experience if you are up to it. Others have a rope you can jump off. Park your car and walk 5 minutes to the first waterfall for a swim or carry on and walk to the Heritage site of the The Landing and the Stone Store.
Charlies Rock
Landing RoadOne of the best Waterfalls in Kerikeri!
Just one of the many stunning beaches Northland has to offer. Except this is just that wee bit more special. Not only do you have regular encounters with friendly dolphins swimming by your side through the waves, but this is also the gateway to the famous Dive Spot of the Rainbow Warrior. Also nearby are the Cavalli Islands which have some fantastic walks and look outs.
36 locals recommend
Matauri Bay
Just one of the many stunning beaches Northland has to offer. Except this is just that wee bit more special. Not only do you have regular encounters with friendly dolphins swimming by your side through the waves, but this is also the gateway to the famous Dive Spot of the Rainbow Warrior. Also nearby are the Cavalli Islands which have some fantastic walks and look outs.
Te Ngaere
Another stunning beach just around the corner from Matauri Bay.
This again is on the same loop as Matauri Bay & Te Ngaere with Fiji crystal water as well as a great walking track to the top of a summit and look out. Also kids bring the snorkelling gear.
6 locals recommend
Mahinepua Peninsula Walking Track
99 Mahinepua RdThis again is on the same loop as Matauri Bay & Te Ngaere with Fiji crystal water as well as a great walking track to the top of a summit and look out. Also kids bring the snorkelling gear.
Breathtaking! This Harbour is one of Northlands best kept secrets. The gateway to many great fishing spots, but don't worry if you don't have a boat as there is a great wharf with plenty of fish swimming around. Thirsty? Head to the local Fishing Club and mix with the locals.
17 locals recommend
Whangaroa Harbour
Breathtaking! This Harbour is one of Northlands best kept secrets. The gateway to many great fishing spots, but don't worry if you don't have a boat as there is a great wharf with plenty of fish swimming around. Thirsty? Head to the local Fishing Club and mix with the locals.
Sightseeing
This is the ultimate look out! Once you head to all the beaches I have listed you will end up at Whangaroa Harbour. Look up! That is Saint Paul's Rock. It isn't as steep as it looks and it is well worth it. Breath taking views from the top!
8 locals recommend
Saint Paul's Rock - Ohakiri
43 Old Hospital RdThis is the ultimate look out! Once you head to all the beaches I have listed you will end up at Whangaroa Harbour. Look up! That is Saint Paul's Rock. It isn't as steep as it looks and it is well worth it. Breath taking views from the top!
This is a definite must do! Stunning views of the Bay of Islands. Some really nice bars and restaurants on the water to try.
14 locals recommend
Bay of Islands Parasail
This is a definite must do! Stunning views of the Bay of Islands. Some really nice bars and restaurants on the water to try.