Heritage & Culture

The Kerikeri Theatre Company

Experience live theatre in Kerikeri with Kerikeri Theatre Company. This vibrant community-driven group stages a variety of productions, from contemporary plays to timeless classics, offering visitors a chance to enjoy local talent, immerse themselves in storytelling, and experience the creative heart of the town.

Te Waimate Mission House

Discover the tranquil setting of New Zealand’s first inland mission station at Waimate North. Surrounded by rolling farmland, this peaceful heritage site offers a deeper, more contemplative look at early missionary life and Māori–European relationships in a rural setting just inland from Kerikeri.

Te Ahurea

Te Ahurea is a living interactive Māori heritage experience set alongside Kororipo Pā, one of Aotearoa’s most significant cultural sites. Whānau and manuhiri alike are welcome to explore this unique space of cultural learning, healing, and connection.

Wharepuke Print Studio and Gallery

Gallery showcases established local, national and international artists with an emphasis on printmaking. The print studio, established in 2005, offers courses and workshops in safer etching techniques and is NZ's first and only studio dedicated to acrylic resist etching.

The Merchants of Kerikeri

A lively indoor marketplace with an ever-changing mix of small sellers, traders, artisans and second-hand goods. From curios and collectibles to crafts and practical items, it’s a place to browse at your own pace and discover something unexpected.

Marsden Cross

A short walk across farmland leads to one of New Zealand’s most significant historic sites. Marsden Cross marks the location of the country’s first Christian service, combining coastal views, open landscapes, and a powerful sense of early contact between Māori and European settlers.

Turner Centre

The Turner Centre is a vibrant performing arts and events venue in Kerikeri offering theatre performances, community programs, conferences, exhibitions and versatile hire spaces for everything from meetings to major cultural events.

Kerikeri Mission Station — Stone Store and Kemp House

Step into New Zealand’s earliest European settlement at the Kerikeri Mission Station, home to the iconic Stone Store and Kemp House. Set beside the tranquil river, this historic precinct blends heritage, nature, and culture—offering a relaxed, immersive glimpse into the country’s earliest cross-cultural encounters.

Cathay Cinema

Cathay Cinemas in Kerikeri is a beloved, historic three-screen movie house offering mainstream films alongside art-house, festival and speciality screenings. Comfortable, accessible and community-focused, it hosts International and local film events, Festivals, Community, Specialty and Private cinema events— making it a cultural hub for visitors and locals alike.