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The Kauri Museum

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Cafe / Coffee Shop
Museum
7 Days/Week

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Experience the history of the mighty Kauri, its gum and the pioneering past. The Kauri Museum is an amazing museum based in the North of New Zealand.

Around 95,000 people visit this internationally acclaimed museum every year, the largest under-cover attraction in Northland at approximately 3000 square meters. It has the largest collection of kauri gum in the world as well as a magnificent collection of antique kauri furniture and restored machinery including 1929 Cat 60 and turning Steam Sawmill.

The Museum Shop has the best selection of Kauri products in New Zealand, and there are cafes nearby.

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Sawmill
Colonial House
The Kauri Museum, Matakohe

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Getting There: From Auckland: Approximately 90 minutes. Travel north on State Highway 1. At Brynderwyn, turn left onto State Highway 12 and travel 30 minutes towards Dargaville.
Restaurant/Dining: Cafe / Coffee Shop
Operating Times: 7 Days/Week
Site Description: Museum

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Location

Church Road
Matakohe Wellington
New Zealand

Getting ThereFrom Auckland: Approximately 90 minutes. Travel north on State Highway 1. At Brynderwyn, turn left onto State Highway 12 and travel 30 minutes towards Dargaville.