Kerikeri Area

To see a little local colour and movement we visited the Kerikeri market.  They were selling local produce, food and plants and arts and crafts.  We got some sensational strawberries.

The place has a rich history and an important place in the development of New Zealand.  We went on to visit the Kemp House, the oldest surviving european style house in the country and the Stone Store that was the first trading store in the country.

 Although there is little left of the original vegetation, the remaining stands of the giant Kauri trees make an imposing sight.

The local railway enthusiasts are reviving the old train lines so we had to take a ride.