Activities
River Retreat & Surrounds awaits your discovery…
Enjoy the tranquil, serene surroundings and partake in a number of activities close to River Retreat. Two acres of native plantings leading down to the river. Wander through our garden enjoy the call of the birds, time to read with a cup of coffee.
Kayaks available to explore the Waitangi River (life jackets included)
Great swimming holes, and water falls
Surrounding area
Paihia
Only 10 minutes to Paihia beaches, cafes, restaurants and Historical Waitangi Treaty Grounds & Museum. Organise a boat or sailing cruise out to the Hole in the Rock maybe see a dolphin.
KeriKeri
15 minutes to KeriKeri , local crafts and Saturday morning Farmers’ market. Visit local Wineries , watch wonderful chocolate being made, visit the stone shop.
Take a scenic flight for the ultimate experience to Cape Reinga, River Retreat can book your tours
We offer free use of our kayaks on the Waitangi River, Pick up and drop off at Kerikeri Airport if required.

Things to do in and around Bay of Island |
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Fuller’s Great Sights | www.dolphincruises.co.nz |
Explore by Paddle Board | www.bayofislandsadventures.co.nz |
Guided Forest Walks Adventure Puketi | info@adventurepuketi.co.nz |
Bay of Island Cruise & Kayak | www.kayakcruises.co.nz |
Coastal Kayakers Bay of Islands NZ | www.coastalkayakers.co.nz |
Pompallier Mission Heritage NZ | www.pompallier.co.nz |
Romeyn Woodcraft Factory Shop | www.tablemats.co.nz |
Skydive Bay of Islands | www.gojump.co.nz |
Watiangi Treaty Grounds | www.waitangi.org.nz |
Sea Shuttle bay of Island | www.seashuttleboi.co.nz |
Landmarks Whenua Tohunga | www.landmarks.nz |
Glow Worms Kawiti Family | www.kawiticaves.co.nz |
The Tall Ship Day Sailing | www.tucker.co.nz |
Barefoot Sailing Adventures | fun@barefootsailing.co.nz |
Gungha Bay of Island Sailing | gungha 2@gmail.com |
Great Escape Sailing | www.greatescape.co.nz |
Top Trails Bike | ray@toptrail.co.nz |
Kernhem Private Tours | www.bestwellingtontours.com |
Bay of Island Parasailing Paihia | www.bayofislandsparasail.com |
Scenic Helicopter Tours Paihia | |
Cape Reinga Tours | www.capereingatours.co.nz |
1-2 day Coastal Cycle trails | |
Haruru Falls & Waitangi River Tours |