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  Kerikeri bed and breakfast lodges cottage homestay accommodation New Zealand
Kerikeri bed and breakfast lodges cottage homestay accommodation New Zealand
SelectionsNZ has a wide range of hosted accommodation properties in Kerikeri to choose from.
Search for bed and breakfast accommodation in Kerikeri as well as luxury lodges, homestay, boutique accommodations and cottage accommodation, also search our Kerikeri accomodation lisitings - perfect for planning your holidays and vacations.
www.selections.co.nz /Kerikeri_Bed_Breakfast.html   (225 words)

  
  Kerikeri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Kerikeri is a popular tourist destination in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand, about three hours drive north of Auckland, and 80 kilometres north of Whangarei.
A rapidly expanding centre of sub-tropical and allied horticulture, Kerikeri lies at the western extremity of the Kerikeri Inlet, a northwestern arm of the Bay of Islands, where fresh water of the Kerikeri River enters the salty Pacific Ocean.
It is likely Kerikeri derives its name from the river and in fact, after visiting the area in 1815, John Nicholson wrote "the river that discharged itself into the cove was called by the natives Tecaddiecaddie....".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kerikeri   (2222 words)

  
 Kerikeri River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kerikeri River rises in the Puketi Forest inland from Kerikeri and flows into the western extremity of the Bay Of Islands in northern New Zealand.
The freshwater river falls over rocks into the saltwater of the upper Kerikeri Inlet, a northwestern arm of the Bay of Islands, underneath a bridge which has caused much controversy.
Planning and conservation authorities were proposing in 2004 to remove the bridge and construct a new one a few kilometres upriver, but many local residents opposed the scheme.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kerikeri_River   (349 words)

  
 Kerikeri A Pocket Parramatta
Marsden's mill at Parramatta, forerunner of the proposed water mills at Kerikeri and Waimate, painted by Joseph Lycett.
At Te Kerikeri, the resentment caused by Marsden's gun trading volte-face, aggravated by the gathering of unruly Nga Puhi war parties, bred scares and disruptions for the Church Missionaries.
Kerikeri was at last to have its cherished water mill, akin to Marsden's old mill at Parramatta, not to mention its own Stone Store-cum-granary, like the one at Parramatta Landing, and a boys' school.
www.historic.org.nz /magazinefeatures/2002may/2002_05c_single.htm   (2003 words)

  
 New Zealand, Bay of Islands, Kerikeri - Arts and crafts, The fruit bowl of Northland.
Kerikeri was the pa site of the fearsome Maori chief Hongi Hika, who terrorised many tribes throughout the North Island in the early 1800's.
Kerikeri is noted for its arts and crafts and has an Art andCraft Trail to add further interest to your stay.
Kerikeri is where New Zealand bicultural society began and its beautiful scenery, charm and historic basin will entice you.
www.nzinfo.com /kerikeri.htm   (349 words)

  
 Kerikeri High School - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Kerikeri High School debating teams have won all three divisions of the Northland Secondary Schools' Debating Competition for the second year running.
Kerikeri High School's chess team have won the Northland Secondary Schools Chess Championship and qualified to compete in the North Island Secondary Schools Championship in September.
The boys 1st XI beat Kamo High School 1-0 in Kerikeri on Wednesday in the second leg of the finals of the Northland Secondary Schools Soccer competition.
www.kerikerihigh.ac.nz /news   (968 words)

  
 Kerikeri
Mahoe is one of several niche food producers along the roads that surround Kerikeri.
Delphine Edwards shifted to Kerikeri from Auckland over five years ago to be close to family, and loves the new lifestyle.
After a few more years of sailing the South Pacific, they finally settled in Kerikeri and established their new winery, where their philosophy is that wine is for everyday and for everyone.
kerikeri.co.nz /Feature.cfm?wpid=2440&pr0fi1e=0,0,0,0,0   (1642 words)

  
 Kerikeri holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals
Below is a list of Kerikeri holiday homes, houses, baches, appartments and other accommodation to rent.
Convenient to Paihia, Russell, Kerikeri, and all the tourist attractions of the Bay of Islands.
Just 12 minutes from Kerikeri, Fernbrook has a secluded beach, bush walks, citrus, macadamia and olive orchards, and native bush with stream and waterfall.
www.holidayhouses.co.nz /kerikeri.asp   (1177 words)

  
 Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands
Kerikeri is further north up the Northland peninsula and is on the Bay of Islands, a bay filled with fish, little penguins (who dwell in warmer climates) and lots of little islands (some of which have homes or even small towns on them).
Kerikeri is the quiet alternative to the main town in the area, Paihia.
When I was staying with the Masons in Aukland, Mary Mason described Paihia as New Zealand's answer to the Jersey shore and that might have been a bit harsh but it certainly is a tourist town and all the tours leave from there.
homepage.mac.com /mrwarmth/iblog/B816706667/C1763224451/E2116528363   (611 words)

  
 Kerikeri Urban Area Community Profile(published)
The unemployment rate in Kerikeri was 6.8 percent, compared with 7.5 percent for all of New Zealand.
The average household size in Kerikeri was 2.4 people, compared with 2.7 for all of New Zealand.
For dwellings that were rented, the average weekly rent paid for permanent private dwellings in Kerikeri was $173, compared with $174 for New Zealand as a whole.
www2.stats.govt.nz /domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/203-ua   (571 words)

  
 Northland Polytechnic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Northland Polytechnic's Kerikeri campus in the Bay of Islands has a scenic bush and forest surround with sea views in the distance.
Kerikeri is situated in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Kerikeri is a tight-knit and friendly community, with most of the businesses owned by local people.
www.northland.ac.nz /campuses.asp?pageid=11   (151 words)

  
 Kerikeri Rsa Inc (News)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
The Kerikeri Club meeting held on Saturday 30 July was also well attended both by club and association members.
You do not need reminding how Kerikeri property values have sky rocketed in recent times and the future of this prime commercial site with direct access to Cobham Road should be retained for the future benefit of this association.
The march stepped of from the car park led by a colour party from the Kerikeri High School cadet unit to the sounds of pipes and finished next to the cenotaph where the Kerikeri RSA President Neil Scott undertook proceedings.
www.kerikerirsa.co.nz /news/news.html   (785 words)

  
 ★ Kerikeri New Zealand Guide. Information, links and Picture
Kerikeri is a popular tourist destination in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand, about three hours drive north of Auckland, and 60 kilometres north of Whangarei.
Kerikeri (airport) is located at 35°26' South, 173°91' East.
The major camper/backpacker destinations in Kerikeri are Aranga Holiday Park and the Youth Hostel (right in town), Hone Heke Lodge (near the schools), Pagoda Lodge and Hideaway Lodge.
www.mkiwi.com /New+Zealand+information/Kerikeri_New_Zealand.html   (2079 words)

  
 Far North District Council - The Procter Library Story - Leading the Way in Library Design
For the main contractor, Geoff Rigg of Kerikeri Construction 2003 Ltd, this has been one of their more demanding projects and he is really pleased with the outcome.
In the late 1990's it was recognised that with the rapid growth of the Kerikeri urban area and surrounding horticultural and lifestyle blocks, the library facilities were becoming more and more inadequate.
Retired Kerikeri orchardists and agricultural contracting partners, Ken and Jeffray Procter, made this donation to express their appreciation of the good times they had enjoyed living and working in the Kerikeri community.
www.fndc.govt.nz /communityfacilities/Libraries/iprocterlibrary.asp   (1076 words)

  
 YHA New Zealand : New Zealand Hostels : Kerikeri YHA - Bay of Islands - Kerikeri   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
In this circumstance, Double and Twin rooms are considered to be fully occupied and therefore a room rate equivalent to twice the per person charge applies.
Kerikeri was the first place the Europeans were welcomed to settle in NZ.
Today, it is nestled in a rich array of fruit orchards (picking season: April - July), bush walks and arts and crafts (not to mention wineries and the chocolate factory).
www.yha.org.nz /hostels-ind.asp?id=12   (338 words)

  
 Kerikeri, Northland
Kerikeri is the main commercial town for the Bay of Islands area of Northland.
Kerikeri has a subtropical climate as you will notice on the kind of fruit you can buy everywhere along the road.
Kerikeri is a must if you like chocolate and you have to visit the local factory.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Northland/Things_To_Do-Northland-Kerikeri-BR-1.html   (521 words)

  
 Kerikeri New Zealand Climate and Tourist Information
Kerikeri is an important place in this popular holiday area Bay of Islands.
Kerikeri village centre is about 2 km from ORA ORA RESORT, which is close to all amenities, yet away from the hustle and bustle.
Kerikeri is the ideal location for exploring the numerous attractions of the Bay of Islands as well as the other northern bays and the most northern tip Cap Reinga (see
www.oraoraresort.co.nz /location.htm   (474 words)

  
 Small Town Travel Guide - Kerikeri Northland
Arriving in Kerikeri you are suddenly aware of stately rows of towering shelterbelt trees lining the roadside.
Kerikeri means ‘to dig’ and early Maori grew crops of kumera (sweet potato) here.
A special feature of the Kerikeri district is the excellent arts and crafts trail, details of which can be obtained from the visitor centre.
www.newzealandnz.co.nz /destinations/kerikeri.html   (450 words)

  
 Baches & Holiday Homes in Kerikeri Northland,
Tranquil area famed for its summer and citrus fruit, Kerikeri has a Maori village, the oldest building in the country and a thriving arts community.
Kerikeri village and golf course 15 minute drive.
Situated in quiet cul de sac not far from the Kerikeri Marina.
www.baches.co.nz /BHH/ARPAGE/1001/11   (340 words)

  
 New Zealand Holiday Destination - Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Kerikeri is the main centre for the Bay of Islands and Far North but shows its face mainly as a charming village set in citrus orchards, rolling green pastures and hills.
Kerikeri is the jewel of the Bay of Islands with a delightful village atmosphere.
Kerikeri Golf Club is the home of many National Championships and just a five minute drive from our home.
www.kerikerivillageinn.co.nz /kerikeri.htm   (1137 words)

  
 Kerikeri Matariki Festival
Kerikeri celebrated Matariki 2005 during Queen's Birthday weekend with numerous highlights and fabulous weather, and several galleries' exhibits continued their focus on Matariki.
Highlight of Kerikeri's Matariki weekend was the fully booked 4-course Indigenous Dinner arranged by Pure Tastes in a large marquee.
Kerikeri Homestead Motel 09 4077 063 Accommodation Woodlands 09 407 3947
communities.co.nz /Kerikeri/Feature.cfm?WPID=4465   (1029 words)

  
 Kerikeri   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Charming Kerikeri is a contrast of old and new New Zealand.
Kemp House, the oldest surviving building in the country, was built in 1821-2 as a mission house.
Kerikeri is also well known for its excellent range of locally produced arts and crafts and for the production of luscious fruit, particularly citrus,which thrives in the mild climate.
www.kerikeri.com /colonial/keri_files/kerikeri.htm   (478 words)

  
 Kerikeri Tourist Information - Richdale House Luxury BnB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Located in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands, Kerikeri is a bustling centre with a delightful village atmosphere.
Known as "the Cradle of the Nation", Kerikeri was the site of New Zealand's earliest missionary settlement and is home to New Zealand's oldest stone building, 'The Stone Store'.
Kerikeri is an ideal holiday destination offering a wide variety of activities and attractions, ranging from places of historic and cultural interest, unique arts and crafts, sailing, fishing, golf, tennis, squash and excellent wineries, cafes and restaurants.
www.richdale.co.nz /kerikeri_bay_of_islands.htm   (130 words)

  
 History of Kerikeri
The Kerikeri Basin is where Maori welcomed missionaries in 1819 to establish a Church Mission Settlement.
Kerikeri is both a beautiful place in the Bay of Islands, and New Zealand's most historic site of national importance.
New Zealand's oldest house, Kemp House (1821-22) and the world reknowned Stone Store (1832-36) are maintained on behalf of the people of New Zealand by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
netlist.co.nz /Communities/kerikeri/History.cfm   (111 words)

  
 The Kerikeri Steam & Heritage Festival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
The Kerikeri Festival of Steam and Heritage last weekend drew good crowds and was declared a huge success.
Kerikeri's town crier is seen here with a 1903 steam tractor from Kawakawa which made a guest appearance at
United Carriers are thanked for sponsoring, in the form of transportation, the traction engine from the Sunbeam Land Museum in Kawakawa which was a hit with the crowds.
netlist.co.nz /communities/Kerikeri/Feature.cfm?wpid=4066&pr0fi1e=0,0,0,0,0   (928 words)

  
 Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands
Kerikeri - so nice they named it twice!
Fastest growing town in Northland, 'Uniquely Kerikeri' 2007.
The Sky City Auckland Community Trust has awarded $75000 to The Centre at Kerikeri to go toward the purchase of a high quality Steinway piano.
www.kerikeri.co.nz   (131 words)

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