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 ![Sunny day aerial view of people fishing on Coromandel Wharf and relaxing on the beach in Waitawa Regional Park, Kawakawa, Auckland, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634305079813/fb879831-f586-48cd-afef-1c9fcd403345.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunny day aerial view of people fishing on Coromandel Wharf and relaxing on the beach in Waitawa Regional Park, Kawakawa, Auckland, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634305079813/fb879831-f586-48cd-afef-1c9fcd403345.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cape Brett Lighthouse and Cape Brett Hut in Rawhiti New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634305079813/9ce7e2e7-e550-4103-a31f-e599a08722b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![People gather Waitawa Regional Park beach for swimming and relaxation, with many cars parked along the scenic coastal road in Kawakawa, Auckland, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634305079813/261b5704-378d-4a9f-a70d-944f4d21a8b5.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) ## Visit Kawakawa Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248634305079813) ### 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 £110 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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) Lovely location. Quick and easy check in. Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=26206&PinnedHotelID=26206&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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £61 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (588 reviews) Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great location. The room had a fridge and kettle and lovely patio. Walkable to the shops, harbor and restaurants. Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=575504&PinnedHotelID=575504&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 £109 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) Room was tired. Needs refurbishing; carpet old & marked, bathroom door warped at bottom so needs replacing, hand basin badly marked needs replacing, curtain hook broken hanging. So need complete refurb. Staff very friendly & helpful (altho it took me to get 2 days for extra hangars after asking twice. ... Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=12914&PinnedHotelID=12914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634305079813) [See all 502 properties in Kawakawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%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. ![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! (732 reviews) Hotel very attentive with information pre check-in and on arrival. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paihia-Hotels-Sea-Spray-Suites-Heritage-Collection.h2053938.Hotel-Information) ![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 ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (303 reviews) Could hear what next door neighbours where up to an wifi stopped working Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kerikeri-Hotels-Kerikeri-Park-Lodge.h4032415.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! (267 reviews) Happy staff, clean amenities. Small problem with water pressure. Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](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. 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=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Mar - 2 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[2 Mar - 3 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634305079813&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%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 ![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 £84 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-the-bay-hole-in-the-rock-cruise-includes-island-lunch.a726562.activity-details) ![Tall Ship Sailing in the Bay of Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44822610/3f00e8d2-7ff4-4fad-9c48-524afa683f61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sundowner Sailing £44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-tall-ship-sundowner-sailing.a44822610.activity-details) ![Haruru Waterfalls and Glow Worm Caves Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50911019/9483f8f0-877a-46be-ae9b-18771a900519.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Haruru Waterfalls and Glow Worm Caves Tour £77 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/haruru-waterfalls-and-glow-worm-caves-tour.a50911019.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 £64 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 £64 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 £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-waterfall-cruise-kayaking-tour.a46006262.activity-details) [See all activities in Kawakawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kawakawa.d553248634305079813.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Kawakawa ![Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Panoramic view of yachts moored off the coast at Opua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131736/65cc6f2e-caa4-4262-b8f4-ef28847f5c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Opua ![Aerial view of the Haruru Falls cascading over rugged, dark rocks into a serene, emerald pool surrounded by lush greenery, Haruru Falls, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135281/7f32efc3-b016-40eb-93ac-52b0a580eae4.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) - [Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ngaiotonga-Scenic-Reserve-Whangaruru.d6111720.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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