The Kerikeri RSA dawn service is 500m from Kerigold Chalets at 326 Kerikeri Road. Walk to the service, return for breakfast. ANZAC Day 2027 falls on Sunday April 25, with Monday April 26 as the public holiday. Mild autumn conditions, 16-21 degrees. Private orchard chalets. Book direct.
Staying at Kerigold means you can walk to the Kerikeri RSA dawn service and back without any driving. ANZAC Day 2027 creates a 3-day long weekend in golden autumn conditions.
The Kerikeri RSA is 500m from 326 Kerikeri Road. Walk to the dawn service at approximately 6:00 AM, attend the Last Post, and walk home for breakfast.
Return from the dawn service and make your own breakfast. Private chalets have a stovetop, microwave, fridge, and all cookware.
Late April in Kerikeri is typically 16-21 degrees, mild and settled. Good conditions for outdoor activities throughout the long weekend.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where New Zealand's founding document was signed, is 20 minutes from Kerigold. A fitting visit for ANZAC weekend.
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After the dawn service, a full day and two more days of autumn Northland follows. Walking tracks, historic sites, the Bay of Islands, and the harvest-season wineries are all accessible.
| Activity | Distance | Drive | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANZAC Dawn Service | 500m | 2 min | Kerikeri RSA, approx 6:00 AM, Last Post |
| Morning tea at RSA | 500m | 2 min | After dawn service, veterans and families |
| Rainbow Falls walk | 3 km | 5 min walk | Quiet autumn morning walk |
| Kerikeri Basin / Stone Store | 2 km | 5 min | Historic precinct, easy walk |
| Waitangi Treaty Grounds | 20 km | 20 min | NZ history, cultural performances |
| Bay of Islands cruise | 20 km | 20 min | Autumn conditions, fewer visitors |
| Winery visits | 5-15 km | 10-15 min | Harvest season tastings |
ANZAC Day 2027: Sunday April 25 (service day), Monday April 26 (public holiday). Autumn temperatures typically 16-21 degrees.
New Zealand's oldest buildings are 5 minutes from Kerigold. The Kerikeri Basin historic precinct is a fitting place to visit on ANZAC weekend.
Autumn is a quieter time on the Bay. Boat cruises and dolphin watching operate year-round. Fewer visitors than the summer season.
April coincides with harvest season at Kerikeri's wine region. Winery tastings are 10-15 minutes from the property.
Call 09 407 3200 or book online. Long weekends fill up. Best rates when you book direct with Kerigold.
"Being so close to the RSA for the ANZAC dawn service made the whole thing easy. Walked there, attended the service, walked home for breakfast. Spent the rest of the long weekend exploring the Bay of Islands."James & Family, Auckland · TripAdvisor ★★★★★
Walk to the Kerikeri RSA dawn service. Private orchard chalets, mild autumn conditions. Book direct on 09 407 3200.