Location

Oakridge Villas is at 35 Cobham Road, Kerikeri, Northland 0230. The village is in the heart of Kerikeri, a short distance from the town centre, in the Bay of Islands region of Northland. Kerikeri's shops, cafés, and services are close by, and the wider Bay of Islands is on the doorstep.

Kerikeri is one of Northland's most appealing towns sunny, relaxed, and genuinely well-serviced. It is known for its boutique shops, art galleries, artists' studios, cafés, restaurants, and two popular weekend markets: The Packhouse Market and the Bay of Islands Farmers Market. The main street has all the practical essentials, and the orchards and countryside immediately beyond give the town a distinct character. Sitting in the heart of the Bay of Islands, Kerikeri combines a walkable, well-serviced centre with one of New Zealand's most beautiful coastal regions on its doorstep.

Kerikeri's main street is close to the village, with supermarkets, a pharmacy, banks, cafés, boutique retail, and professional services all within easy reach. The Packhouse Market and Bay of Islands Farmers Market run on weekends and are a regular fixture for residents wanting fresh local produce.

Kerikeri itself has a great deal on offer: galleries, boutique shopping, cafés and wineries, two weekend markets, and Rainbow Falls, one of Northland's most visited natural attractions, a short walk from the town centre. The Kerikeri Mission Station which includes Kemp House, New Zealand's oldest surviving European building (1821), and the Stone Store (1832) is close to the village. Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, is around 20 minutes away, with a museum, cultural performances, and historic grounds overlooking the Bay of Islands. The Bay of Islands itself offers sailing, fishing, dolphin watching, and some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the country.

Very easy for a Northland location. Kerikeri Airport and Bay of Islands Airport is a short drive from the village and has regular flight services to Auckland, making it straightforward for families travelling from other centres. State Highway 10 connects Kerikeri to the wider Bay of Islands and south to Whangarei. For residents who do not drive, local transport connects the town to nearby centres.