The Kauri Museum, Matakohe near Dargaville
The Kauri Museum is a true masterpiece of New Zealand Heritage. It gives a fascinating insight into what life was like for our early pioneering settlers and shows through the galleries the demise of the mighty Kauri Tree.
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Internationally Acclaimed Museum With truly stunning collections The Kauri Museum tells the unique story of local pioneers through the theme of the Kauri tree. The Kauri Museum is the largest undercover attraction in Northland with over 4000 sq metres of undercover exhibits and receives 80,000 to 85,000 visitors annually. Exceptional Displays There are many exceptional displays and dedicated galleries to admire including the largest collection of Kauri Gum in the world, a fully furnished 1900s kauri house occupied with dressed models, a magnificent collection of antique Kauri furniture, a huge 22 metre long Kauri slab and a collection of original photographs and pioneering memorabilia. Other displays include restored machinery including NZ's earliest tractor, a 1929 Cat 60 and a turning Steam Sawmill. The Mighty Kauri The kauri tree, Agathis australis, is New Zealand's largest and most famous native tree. Wood from kauri trees is one of the world's great timbers. Long wide planks of faultless, superb timber were cut from the mighty trunks. Our excellent Museum shop stocks the best selection of top quality Kauri products in New Zealand. Our prices are the best!!! Also available from our online store. Travel Information The Kauri Museum is located at Matakohe, approximately two hours drive north of Auckland's bridge, just off SH 12 on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway. Day coach excursions available from Auckland. Open 9am-5pm daily (except Christmas day). Two cafes within 100 metres and many country style accommodation options near by. REAL NEW ZEALAND HERITAGE!
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