The Kauri Museum
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Nestled in the picturesque west coast village of Matakohe, Northland, The Kauri Museum is one of New Zealand’s most amazing theme museums. Approximately 80,000 people visit our internationally acclaimed Northland heritage museum every year. Open 9.00am to 5.00pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
As one of the best places to visit in Northland, The Kauri Museum is the perfect insight into Northland’s pioneer past. Visit our heritage museum en route to the ancient kauri trees in the Waipoua Forest.
The award winning The Kauri Museum, Matakohe tells the fascinating story of the pioneering days through the use of kauri timber and kauri gum. Explore the many exceptional displays and galleries inside the museum, from our magnificent collection of antique kauri furniture and the largest collection of kauri gum in the world, to restored machinery, including NZ’s earliest tractor, a 1929 Cat 60, and a turning steam sawmill. As one of Northland’s best attractions, you will be able to view a two storey life-sized replica Boarding House, a Pioneer School and the historic Matakohe Post Office with a fantastic collection of telephones.
Browse the Kauri Museum Souvenir Shop during your visit, and choose from the best selection of kauri products in New Zealand. Or Browse our Online Shop, we have a great range of unique kauri products perfect for gifts.
Accessible Information
The Kauri Museum is accessible to people with a disability and mature people.
There is ample car parking including two accessible car parks close to both the new and old entrance. Access into the main entrance and museum is through automatic opening doors whilst entry into the Kauri Museum Souvenir Shop is via a standard opening door which is level and allows access for wheelchair users.
The majority of the museum is again accessible with great level access throughout and plenty of space to manouvre if you use a wheelchair. A lift is available within the Volunteers Hall to take visitors to the mezzanine floor and also the second storey of the Boarding House.
The museum provides two unisex accessible toilets, one near the reception area and the other about a third of the way through the museum.
Access into the Kauri Museum Souvenir Shop is either via stairs with handrails or if you use a wheelchair back out the automatic doors and round to the shop entrance which is again accessible.
This is a large museum with plenty to look at. A wheelchair is provided if you find it difficult to walk any distance so you don't miss out on any of the great experiences on offer.
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Contact Details
| Address: | 5 Church Road, RD 1, Matakohe, 0593, Northland, New Zealand |
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| Phone: | 09 431 741 |
| Website: | Visit the website → |