Pricing and Conditions

Adult $25.00
Child
(15 year(s) and under)
$8.00
Other charges angle-down

Child (age 5-15) $8; Family (2 adults & children) $55; Senior Citizens $21; Students (with current ID) $21; Group Rates - please contact the museum 09 431 7417

About

This 60 year old museum recounts the history and the legacy of our ancient kauri forests, and the industries associated with the trees. A spectacular new attraction opened in July 2023 welcomes visitors – the Forest Walkway takes visitors back in time, and introduces the Māori dimension of the kauri story. Visitors then discover the world’s largest kauri slab – 22.5 metres (74 feet) in length. Elsewhere they find fossilised and swamp kauri, a rare collection of polished kauri gum and a working sawmill. Beautifully crafted furniture, historic photos and recreated rooms tell the stories of Northern New Zealand. As well as an on-site café, the Museum has a fine gift store showcasing kauri timber, kauri gum and crafts of the Kaipara region.

Opening times

Business hours:
Open Daily 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)
Months of operation:
All months of the year

Location

5 Church Road, Matakohe, New Zealand.

plane Proximity to airport:
1hr 10 minutes to Whangarei Airport.
decisions Proximity to town:
1 hr south of Whangarei, 90 minutes north of Auckland, 40 minutes to Dargaville.

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