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Attractions in Kerikeri, New Zealand.

Established in 1819, the Kerikeri Mission Station is one of New Zealand’s first places where Maori invited visitors to live among them. Built under the protection of local Maori chiefs who were keen to harness the trade and technology of Europe, Kerikeri Mission Station grew amidst a backdrop of tribal warfare and ever increasing visits from foreign ships. One of the many activities is touring with our experienced guides who will share the stor...

246 Kerikeri road
Kerikeri
New Zealand
0230

09 407 9236

Established in 1819, the Kerikeri Mission Station is one of New Zealand’s first places where Maori invited visitors to live among them. Built under the protection of local Maori chiefs who were keen to harness the trade and technology of Europe, Kerikeri Mission Station grew amidst a backdrop of tribal warfare and ever increasing visits from foreign ships.

One of the many activities is touring with our experienced guides who will share the stories of fierce warriors and drunken sailors, while earnest missionaries preached, taught and battled to spread the Christian message amongst Maori, a proud people with their own ancient traditions.
The Kerikeri Mission Station is also the site of two of the country’s oldest surviving buildings – The Stone Store and Kemp House.

Open for business since 1836, the Stone Store offers a shopping experience like no other. Selling authentic trade goods similar to the items that were first traded here in the early years of the 19th century along with a quirky range of uniquely New Zealand merchandise, this is a great shopping experience in New Zealand for both domestic and international visitors alike.

The Stone Store ground floor shop is free. Access to the Stone Store museum and a guided tour of Kemp House is $10 for adults, accompanied children are free. Please note access to Kemp House is by guided tour only to help preserve this fragile building.