Kerikeri, Northland

If you love history, nature, niche food products, boutique vineyards, art galleries, cafés and markets, you will love Kerikeri – Kerikeri is a market-lover’s dream. The Old Packhouse Market on Saturdays and Sundays draws crowds from near and far, and foodies flock to the Bay of Islands Farmers’ Market every Sunday. The Crafts Market, just across the road from the Farmers’ Market, is a great place to find unique gifts and mementos made by a wide variety of local artists and craftspeople, and the Kerikeri Art Trail will showcase even more local and unique creativity.

Northland wine growers can lay claim to cultivating their craft in New Zealand's oldest wine growing region, and today there are no less than eight wineries in the area. Kerikeri is also known for its citrus and kiwifruit, so make sure you stop off at the roadside stalls – they are easy to spot as they’re generally right in front of orchards that are bursting with colour. 

Explore Kerikeri’s Kororipo Heritage Park incorporating the Stone Store (New Zealand’s oldest surviving stone building), Kemp House, Rewa’s Village and Kororipo Pa Site. 

Beautiful Kerikeri has two 'Gardens of National Significance’ and the spectacular Rainbow Falls are on the must-do list. 

Turner Centre

NZES 2020 will be taking place at the Turner Centre. The Turner Centre is a community owned and operated regional performing arts and cultural facility. 

The Centre has been open and operating since August of 2005. This beautiful and unique building was designed by Architect Martyn Evans.