Title: Kawakawa Travel Guide: Best of Kawakawa, Northland Travel 2025 | 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 ![Kawakawa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180401-Hundertwasser-Toilets.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paihia which includes outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180400-Hundertwasser-Toilets.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paihia showing outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180402-Hundertwasser-Toilets.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paihia which includes outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180399-Hundertwasser-Toilets.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kawakawa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180403-Hundertwasser-Toilets.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 £80 26 Nov - 27 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Paihia. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews) Yes. Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F11%2F2025&endDate=27%2F11%2F2025&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 £89 11 Nov - 12 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star 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 ... 7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews) Staff were super helpful, great stay Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F11%2F2025&endDate=12%2F11%2F2025&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 £94 17 Nov - 18 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star 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! (980 reviews) Nice generous room size and beds really good shower pressure definitely recommend and the price was really reasonable Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F11%2F2025&endDate=18%2F11%2F2025&selected=2398606&PinnedHotelID=2398606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634305079813) [See all 504 properties in Kawakawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F11%2F2025&endDate=12%2F11%2F2025®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. ![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, Bay of Islands, Paihia Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Te Ti Bay and Paihia Wharf are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (709 reviews) Clean room. Walkable to everything. The view was beautiful. Very accommodating staff. Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paihia-Hotels-Sea-Spray-Suites-Heritage-Collection.h2053938.Hotel-Information) ![Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623700/9623641/1006bc72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios 136 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri, Northland Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kerikeri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Fairy Pools and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (253 reviews) Bill, the owner! He greeted us with a warm welcome and a bottle of Chardonnay from a local KeriKeri winery! Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kerikeri-Hotels-Stay-Kerikeri-Boutique-Apartments-And-Studios.h9623641.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 4-star luxury aparthotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews) We stayed for 1 night only in early October. The 2 bedroom apartment was excellent. The bathrooms and kitchen were very clean and tidy, as was the lounge area. There was ample parking in the basement area. The walk to the township of Paihia was along the sea-shore and was very pleasant, and close ... Reviewed on 7 Oct 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. 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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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180401-Hundertwasser-Toilets.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 £85 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 **100%** 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 £59 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 £43 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 £83 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 ![Opua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f0a09ec5ac8715641b5d3ba2ce2949fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Opua [](https://expedia.co.uk/Opua.dx6131736) ![Haruru Falls which includes a waterfall, kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/178000/178990-Northlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haruru [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haruru.dx6135281) - 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) - [Haruru Falls](https://expedia.co.uk/Haruru-Falls-Haruru.d6272438.Attraction) - [Russell Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Russell-Beach-Russell.d6111726.Attraction) - [Ngawha Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Ngawha-Springs-Ngawha-Springs.d553248621532610692.Attraction) - [The Parrot Place](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Parrot-Place-Kerikeri.d553248621532610702.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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