Kawakawa
Travel Guide





Visit Kawakawa
Where to stay in Kawakawa

Waiomio
Though Waiomio might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and Hundertwasser Public Toilets.

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia
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Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
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 Nov 16, 2025

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
Nice generous room size and beds really good shower pressure definitely recommend and the price was really reasonable
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Edgewater Palms Apartments
We stayed for 1 night only in early October. The 2 bedroom apartment was excellent. The bathrooms and kitchen were very clean and tidy, as was the lounge area. There was ample parking in the basement area. The walk to the township of Paihia was along the sea-shore and was very pleasant, and close ...
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Outrigger Motel
Clean and spacious. The only downside is the shower is rather small. I m not a big guy only 158 lbs even I found it small. You can imagine a guy 220 lbs... Other than that, all are good. With small kitchen, kettle etc.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Sea Spray Suites
Beautiful location, comfortable beds, amazing shower, amazing kitchen!! We had a top floor ocean view 2 bedroom suite with a washer and dryer and full amazing kitchen kitchen, amazing top floor patio and big living room! We loved it and will return if in in the in the area again! Beautiful ...
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
Things to do

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands

Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise

