Aroha Island Eco Centre & Accommodation

The island is a 12 hectare sanctuary in the Kerikeri Inlet and is a short 12km drive north east of Kerikeri, in the stunning Bay of Islands.  A causeway links the island to the mainland, providing convenient vehicle access.  It is a natural haven with a wide diversity of New Zealand plants and birds including the rare North Island Brown Kiwi.

Visitors can come by day or stay for a night or two and have the chance to see kiwi in their natural habitat.  There is lots to do while here – stroll, take a picnic or a swim on the inlet beach, take a bush walk, watch the many bush and shore birds that frequent the island or just enjoy the peace and tranquility of the natural environment.

Our Eco Centre is open daily and full of interesting information and resources about the natural and cultural history of this unique place.  It is a perfect venue for get-away retreats, conferences, meetings and other special events.

Accommodation at Aroha Island

Aroha Island offers a range of accommodation Aroha Kiwi Holiday Home, our bush cottages Aroha Tui Cottage and Aroha Fantail Cottage as well as beach and bush campgrounds. It’s the perfect place to just relax or to use as a holiday base to explore the Bay of Islands.

• Aroha Kiwi Holiday Home - The gorgeous Aroha Kiwi Holiday Home is a comfortable accommodation which sleeps six. The home has beautiful views over Kerikeri inlet.  With a spacious, comfortable lounge, three large bedrooms (2 x king beds, 2 x single beds), modern bathroom with a separate toilet and a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher.
• Aroha Tui Cottage - Aroha Tui cottage is nestled in a rich bush setting with all the wildlife Aroha Island has to offer just outside your door.  The open plan cottage can house a family / group of up to four people with one queen bed and two single beds.
• Aroha Fantail Cottage - Aroha Fantail Cottage is attached to Aroha Tui Cottage, and is nestled into our lush native bush.  Aroha Fantail Cottage features an open plan design and sleeps three persons in one king bed and one single bed with shower, toilet and kitchenette. 
• Campground - The island offers camping on one of our two beautiful campgrounds.  Unpowered sites are down by our sheltered Kerikeri inlet beach or there is a choice of powered or unpowered sites in our upper bush campground as well as our two-person Aroha Kereru Cabin. 

No Pets, No Fires, No Smoking because of the presence of Kiwi & the sensitive nature of the island.

The Eco Centre

In our Eco Centre you can enjoy our kiwi and bird displays as well as our beautiful mural depicting a day and night at Aroha Island, by artist Keith Woodley.  You can learn about the history of the island, browse our library or the kids can learn and have fun in our interactive children’s corner.

The Centre is open seven days a week between 9am and 6pm (closed 12 – 2pm).  There is free parking next to the Centre and we have good disabled access and toilets.  Our staff are on hand to provide you with information and help you enjoy your time whilst visiting Aroha Island.

The Eco Centre is available for hire – it has a large meeting space, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, a small gift shop, a sunny deck and a BBQ area. The centre has a DVD player, projector and screen for presentations and a heat pump for those cooler winter days. 

Aroha Island is a perfect location for special events – walking groups, special interest groups (birders, astrologers), workshops, retreats, annual get togethers, significant birthdays, family reunions and work training programmes.

It is the ideal location for LOTC (Learning Outside the Classroom) programmes – rocky shore & mangrove studies; bush, birds and bugs; conservation in practice; kauri and native trees; cultural studies – harakeke weaving & rongoa Maori; and various outdoor pursuits.  We have great versatility for educational groups having a range of accommodation options on offer and a fully equipped centre with kitchen.

If you are looking for a location surrounded by native bush full of bird song and kiwi calls, then please contact our managers today to discuss your requirements.

Address:

177 Rangitane Road, Kerikeri 0294

Phone: +64 9 407 5243

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