Aroha Island
177 Rangitane Road Rangitane Kerikeri - Bay of Islands, Northland
Aroha Island
Aroha Island offers bush cottage, lodge accommodation and sheltered beachside or bush campgrounds in a 12 ha nature and bird sanctuary. The Island is connected to the mainland by a causeway and is only 12km north-east of Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands.
North Island Brown Kiwi use Aroha Island as their wild habitat home and guests have the opportunity to hear and see them at night when staying on the island. Other rare birds also live and visit Aroha Island.
Aroha Island offers a delightful setting for special functions and provides an inspiring venue for retreats, seminars and conferences. The Visitor Centre can also be used for various kinds of community meetings.
Aroha was re-opened on 16th December 2007 after thorough renovations by the newly established volunteer community group, Aroha Island Charitable Trust and with help from funders, countless volunteers and donations.
Our Check-in Time is between 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Please let us know your expected arrival time.
Because of the special nature of the environment, we have a strict NO smoking, NO pets & NO fires on Aroha Island.
Room Descriptions
- Aroha Bush Cottage - Fantail
- An open plan cottage set amongst beautiful native bush where the island's resident wild kiwi can often be heard calling to one another throughout the night. The cottage is compact but functional, with a kitchenette; ensuite bathroom; freeview TV; and outdoor table and chairs set in a peaceful and secluded garden corner.
Fantail Cottage can accommodate a family or group of up to three ( 2 x adults, 1 x children) with a king bed with a single bed. Kitchen facilities include electric jug, toaster, microwave, small fridge/freezer, 2 ring hob.
Linen and towels provided.
Access to bush walks from right behind the cottage, and just three minutes wander to the island's idyllic swimming beach.
Check in 2.00pm.
Check out 10.00am
If guests are arriving later than 6pm, we would ask that the guests contact the office to make arrangements for late check-in. - Book Here
- Aroha Bush Cottage - Tui
- Tui is an open plan cottage set amongst beautiful native bush teaming with birdlife, and complete with kitchenette; modern, spacious bathroom; freeview TV; private, peaceful deck and garden.
Tui Cottage can accommodate a family or group of up to four with a Queen bed and two single beds . Kitchen facilities include electric jug, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, 4 ring hob and BBQ.
Linen and towels provided.
Access to bush walks from right behind the cottage, and just three minutes wander to the island's idyllic swimming beach.
Check in 2.00pm
Check out 10.00am
If guests are arriving later than 6pm, we would ask that the guests contact the office to make arrangements for late check-in. - Book Here
- Aroha Kiwi Lodge Accommodation
- A spacious 3 bedroom holiday home with stunning views over Kerikeri Inlet from the open plan lounge/dining area that opens onto a large private deck with BBQ.
Fully equipped kitchen incl. dishwasher, fridge/freezer, full stove/oven, and spacious pantry.
40" LCD TV with HDMI and Freeview, free broadband WIFI, and plenty of room indoors and out to relax and unwind in our tranquil island setting.
1 x Bathroom with separate toilet.
Linen and towels provided.
Check in 2.00pm - 5.30pm and check out 10.00am
If guests are arriving later than 6pm, we would ask that the guests contact the office to make arrangements for late check-in. - Book Here