Kerikeri Stone Store Tours

Step back in time at the Kerikeri Mission Station and explore the legendary Stone Store—New Zealand’s oldest surviving stone building. Completed in 1836, this striking Georgian-style warehouse stands as a monument to the very first interactions between early European missionaries and powerful Ngāpuhi chiefs like Hongi Hika. Located in the picturesque, tranquil waters of the Kerikeri Basin, the Stone Store has worn many hats over the centuries, serving as a trading post, a military magazine during the Northern Wars, a library, and a school. Today, it still operates as a charming, authentic general store where you can browse unique Kiwi trade goods, stroll through the country's oldest European garden at the adjacent Kemp House, or walk the historic track up to the ancient Kororipo Pā. It’s an essential, deeply atmospheric stop for anyone wanting to experience the true birthplace of modern New Zealand.