Title: Kawakawa Travel Guide: Best of Kawakawa, Northland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kawakawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawakawa-Hotels.d553248634305079813.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kawakawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawakawa-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634305079813.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kawakawa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kawakawa.d553248634305079813.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kawakawa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawakawa.d553248634305079813.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kawakawa Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Hundertwasser Public Toilets which includes art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634305069934/9cbd393f-ba1f-4f8a-8fca-36306ed47384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hundertwasser Public Toilets which includes art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634305069934/9cbd393f-ba1f-4f8a-8fca-36306ed47384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923092514/a6c72854-a7cf-43cc-b2ce-b6de87b62dcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923092514/5003393b-b488-49ce-b982-5365c434eebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923092514/6c860851-2dc4-4454-9b61-1cbdfb6dc572.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kawakawa Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Kawakawa ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waiomio Waiomio might not have many top sights, but Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and Hundertwasser Public Toilets are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawakawa-Waiomio.dx553248634779716343) - Top hotels in Kawakawa - Top Holiday Rentals in Kawakawa ![Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26300/26206/8660070f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia 104 Marsden Road Paihia £89 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Paihia. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) The room was very good and the room service were so good. Unfortunately the receiver for sky TV in the room was not working. Also the front disc last day, the female supervisor was grumpy and make reply without check the status. The hotel amenities and the staff are good. and nice. Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=26206&PinnedHotelID=26206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634305079813) ![Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12914/56840ddc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands 1 Tau Henare Drive Waitangi £104 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Waitangi. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 7.6/10 Good! (998 reviews) Great location. Hotel itself a bit dated but room clean and had everything we needed Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=12914&PinnedHotelID=12914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634305079813) ![Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2400000/2398700/2398606/72b27035_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands 58 Seaview Road Paihia £105 15 Jan - 16 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews) Great location & pool Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&selected=2398606&PinnedHotelID=2398606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634305079813) [See all 513 properties in Kawakawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248634305079813) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kerikeri Park Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4032500/4032415/f66799e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kerikeri Park Lodge 494b Kerikeri Road Kerikeri Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kerikeri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (297 reviews) Very clean room and friendly staff. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kerikeri-Hotels-Kerikeri-Park-Lodge.h4032415.Hotel-Information) ![Sea Spray Suites ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2060000/2054000/2053938/f5ace243_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sea Spray Suites 138 Marsden Road Paihia Stay at this beach aparthotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Te Ti Bay are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (725 reviews) Rooms were good size and clean. Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paihia-Hotels-Sea-Spray-Suites-Heritage-Collection.h2053938.Hotel-Information) ![Edgewater Palms Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627200/9627192/56700f07_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Edgewater Palms Apartments 8 - 10 Marsden Road Paihia Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (264 reviews) Fantastic apartment with stunning views of the beach and bay, pa4king was underground, secure and fine, apartment had a balcony and windows over looking the beach, separate bedroom and adequate dining area, great to wake to those views Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paihia-Hotels-Edgewater-Palms-Apartments.h9627192.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kawakawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634305079813&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kawakawa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15)[14 Jan - 15 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16)[15 Jan - 16 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923092514/48488631-ba8f-4e1a-b294-0d04e16242e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway All aboard! This classic train ride in Kawakawa takes you back in time and provides a memorable experience for the whole family. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bay-Of-Islands-Vintage-Railway-Kawakawa.d553248635923092514.Attraction) ![Hundertwasser Public Toilets showing art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634305069934/739614fc-383c-491d-9c1a-a80b49294ae0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hundertwasser Public Toilets You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Hundertwasser Public Toilets in Kawakawa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hundertwasser-Public-Toilets-Kawakawa.d553248634305069934.Attraction) #### Kawiti Caves Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kawiti Caves during your travels in Kawakawa. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawiti-Caves-Kawakawa.d553248634015503689.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cape Reinga - the top of New Zealand where two oceans meet.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726566/1dddf5d2-b433-4424-b8c0-fa14a8dc2321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia £84 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/far-north-new-zealand-tour-including-90-mile-beach-and-cape-reinga-from-paihia.a726566.activity-details) ![Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock & Bay of Islands Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48137548/0002adaa-7a88-4069-b229-0718c92e3556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour £63 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-paihia-hole-in-the-rock-cruise-island-tour-3-hour.a48137548.activity-details) ![Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48410498/5e8275dd-5277-4d72-9e9e-cbb19c14272c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise £63 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hole-in-the-rock-tour-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48410498.activity-details) ![Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4769913/c4e98d5c-e27f-4322-82f2-8392d740c1d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop £76 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-awesome-day-sailing-tour-with-island-stop.a4769913.activity-details) ![Bay of islands Waterfall Cruise Kayaking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46006262/e9dc8eb2-d3fa-4839-9e4b-cb131b30e962.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bay of islands Waterfall Cruise Kayaking Tour £42 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-waterfall-cruise-kayaking-tour.a46006262.activity-details) ![Bottlenose Dolphins in the wild](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726562/b9b25ee6-e8af-4d16-bf56-82b8084798a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch £82 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-the-bay-hole-in-the-rock-cruise-includes-island-lunch.a726562.activity-details) [See all activities in Kawakawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kawakawa.d553248634305079813.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Kawakawa ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131736/5889f4ba-99f1-4d1f-bb56-972e5008980f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Opua ![#TroveOn Beautiful site just a few kms from Paihia. If clicked from a particular angle, one can get a picture that feels we are very close to the falls, even though we are at a safe distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135281/3556214a-8113-4df1-aa15-fe55f117b598.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haruru - Cities near Kawakawa - Places of interest [Opua](https://expedia.co.uk/Opua.dx6131736)[Haruru](https://expedia.co.uk/Haruru.dx6135281) - [Bay of Islands ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bay-Of-Islands-Northland.d6024124.Attraction) - [Paihia Wharf ](https://expedia.co.uk/Paihia-Wharf-Paihia.d6291934.Attraction) - [Russell Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Russell-Beach-Russell.d6111726.Attraction) - [Haruru Falls ](https://expedia.co.uk/Haruru-Falls-Haruru.d6272438.Attraction) - [Ngawha Springs ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ngawha-Springs-Ngawha-Springs.d553248621532610692.Attraction) - [Stone Store ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stone-Store-Kerikeri.d6166269.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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