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 ![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 £91 2 Dec - 3 Dec 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! (1,004 reviews) Clean room Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F12%2F2025&endDate=03%2F12%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 £84 2 Dec - 3 Dec 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! (999 reviews) Perfect location for a quiet weekend away, staff welcoming and knowledgeable, renovated rooms excellent and loved sitting on the balcony looking out to the harbour. EV charger easy to use and our car was back to full charge overnight. Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F12%2F2025&endDate=03%2F12%2F2025&selected=12914&PinnedHotelID=12914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634305079813) ![Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/575600/575504/d360883a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel 27 Kings Road Paihia £66 2 Dec - 3 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (566 reviews) Room was clean. Location was great. Rooms are dated and could do with refreshing. But other than that, are great stay. 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(715 reviews) Great staff clean room Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025 [](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! (262 reviews) The property is within close reach of everything Paihia has to offer, we walked everywhere. Apartment was clean and tidy. Parking and check was super easy. The beach is directly across the road and perfect for swimming in addition to a great infinity pool. Will definitely be staying here again. Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paihia-Hotels-Edgewater-Palms-Apartments.h9627192.Hotel-Information) ![Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623700/9623641/98ba96e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios 136 Kerikeri Road Kerikeri Northland Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kerikeri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Fairy Pools and Pure Day ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (256 reviews) Cute studio in good location. Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kerikeri-Hotels-Stay-Kerikeri-Boutique-Apartments-And-Studios.h9623641.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. 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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 ![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 £62 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 £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hole-in-the-rock-tour-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48410498.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) ![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 £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-awesome-day-sailing-tour-with-island-stop.a4769913.activity-details) ![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 £83 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) ![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 £81 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) - [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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