The Stone Store Basin

THINGS TO SEE & DO Drive along Kerikeri Rd, and indulge in an adventure of  art, food, cafe culture, boutique shopping &, at the northern end, NZ's most historic site at the Stone Store  Basin. First stop for most visitors is Makana Confections which specialises in gift-quality chocolates - all hand-made and using only the freshest, natural ingredients. Open 7 days 407 6800, Makana is part of the Art & Craft Trail. Across to Interiors Dundee for swamp kauri furniture and giftware, 407 8767. Next up is Pete's Pioneer & Transport Museum where you can take a step back to yesteryear with an amazing collection of vehicles, and pioneering displays. Open Tues - Sun 4077 618. Heading towards the township are Hot Ginger Gallery, Kaan Zamaan & gravel contemporary art which hold regular Art Exhibitions. Enter the hub of the township, which is now one-way, for ease of use and parking. Through the other side of town is our own art co-operative which is celebrating 25 years Origin Art & Craft Co-op 407 1133. Just down the Stone Store hill is Wharepuke Subtropical Gardens, NZ's newest Gardens of Significance, and Open for Tours & as a Venue 407 8933. Down the hill to the site of NZ's earliest 'trading post' , since 1819. Kerikeri Mission Station includes the oldest wooden house to survive, and the unique Stone Store, open 7 days.  A superb spot for  The Landing Bar & Restaurant which is also open 7 Days  407 8479. Take a leisurely ride along the Kerikeri Inlet aboard our iconic Eliza Hobson, Steamboat Cruises 407 9229  Sun - Fri. And that's just along Kerikeri Rd!! Whilst at the Basin, check out Rewa's Village and Discoverers' Garden, and nearby is the very special Parrot Place, a must-do for all animal lovers. Just north of Kerikeri on State Highway 10 is a kauri forest complete with boardwalk and easy parking & access, not to be missed. 

Stone Store – Great stories, great shopping.

The Stone Store was constructed to hold mission supplies and wheat from the mission farm at Te Waimate.But the building was mainly leased as a kauri gum trading store. Today, you can shop for authentic frontier trade goods & classically branded Kiwiana products recalling the great Kiwi summer holiday & the Stone Store’s place in history as a Northland tourism icon. Enjoy an ice cream, or shop online  www.historic.org.nz

Located next door to Kemp House, the Stone Store is NZ's oldest stone building. It was designed by Wesleyan missionary John Hobbs, and built by Australian convict William Parrott.

Kemp House – NZ's oldest building.
246 Kerikeri Rd.
Daily 09 407 9236
  www.historic.org.nz

Built by Maori sawyers and missionary carpenters from the London-based Church Missionary Society in 1820-21, Kemp House predates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi by almost 20 years. Enjoy a tour including a large range of furniture and personal items owned by the missionary families who lived here – including James and Charlotte Kemp. Nestled in the shadow of Hongi Hika’s Kororipo Pa, Kemp House is the sole survivor of the Musket Wars of the 1820's.