Golf
1 km from the town centre, the kerikeri golf club has one of the best all-weather championship courses in new zealand. out towards matauri bay is sited the kauri cliffs golf course which has been included in the worldâs top 10 courses by several golfing magazines.
Sailing
The kerikeri cruising club at doves bay is very active due to the unsurpassed boating waters on kerikeri's doorstep, up with the very best in the world. the club has modern facilities, including a large marina.
Gardens
Wharepuke subtropical garden is northlands (http://www.subtropicalgar...) "garden of regional significance". located 1km from kerikeri it showcases unusual plants from around the world. guided or self guided tours are offered over the 5 acres of established garden.
Flying
Kerikeri airport has a very active bay of islands aero club and flying schools. joyrides and charter flights are available, and if you feel like doing something extraordinary, there's always tandem parachute jumping
Beaches
Although the water at the stone store basin is part of the bay of islands where overseas yachties tie up regularly, especially in the hurricane season, kerikeri township does not have a beach. but not too far away there are wonderful swimming beaches, at matauri bay which boasts impressive views of the cavalli islands, te ngaere and tapuaetahi .
Fishing
The bay of islands has been renowned for its big-game fishing since american author zane gray put it on the map in the 1930s. but there are smaller fish in the bay as well, and charter operators are busy all year round.
Swimming
As well as the marvellous nearby beaches, and various places to swim in the kerikeri river like the fairy pools, kerikeri has a modern swimming pool with diving facilities. sited at the kerikeri high school, it is a community pool.