New Zealand Museums
TE AWAHOU NIEUWE STROOM - FoxtonLocation: Manawatu Discover our Māori, Dutch and pioneering history, in beautiful experience. Explore our nation's stories in an exquisite setting. Reflect on your own heritage and your family’s roots while exploring our Museums, gallery, and exhibitions. Here, different strands of culture and language are woven together into one homely, exceptional place. Experience stories that reflect the beauty of our diverse nation...(more)
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KIWI NORTH - WhangareiLocation: Northland Welcome to Kiwi North, a site that features a museum, a nocturnal kiwi house, gift store, and unique Victorian heritage buildings. We're set on 25 hectares of rolling, volcanic farmland, forest and bush, with views that overlook the city of Whangarei and the Whangarei Heads. Our specialty is with Family-friendly Event Days...(more)
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SOUTHWARD CAR MUSEUM - Kapiti CoastLocation: Wellington For those of you looking for one of the largest and most varied collections of motor vehicles, bikes and various other exhibits in the Southern Hemisphere, visit Southward Car Museum. Cafe open daily with large Function rooms and Theater available for hire for weddings, dinners, conferences and meetings. Located an easy 1-hour drive along the beautiful Kapiti Coast...(more)
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WELLINGTON MUSEUM - WellingtonLocation: Wellington - Wellington City Housed in the Bond Store, a 1892 heritage building designed by leading architect Frederick de Jersey Clere, is Wellington Museum. Set over four floors, the Museum shares some of the fascinating stories of the Wellington region. Come see the Von Kohorn Room, Wahine Theatre, The Attic, and much more!..(more)
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PAVILIONS HOTEL - ChristchurchLocation: Merivale Situated within walking distance of the Christchurch Casino, Hagley Park, Merivale Mall, only five minutes from the central city, and fifteen minutes by car from the airport. Superior accommodation with facilities including outdoor swimming pool, spa pool, private sauna, off-street parking and restaurant. High Speed Internet and a brand new gym! Wireless-broadband and 100 free DVDs...(more) |
NAIRN STREET COTTAGE - WellingtonLocation: Wellington - Wellington City Built in 1858, central Wellington's oldest identified building is beautifully presented and rich with history. Displays show the ways in which the first colonials blended their lives from their Victorian homeland with the dictates of a new country. Enjoy the garden, the remaining portion of an 1840 New Zealand Company Town Acre, on which the Cottage was built...(more)
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NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM WAIOURU - North IslandLocation: Ruapehu - Taihape Visitors will be inspired by real life soldier's stories as they discover New Zealand's military history, and reflect on how conflict has shaped our nation. The Museum is open daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (except Christmas Day). Facilities include the Museum Cafe, gift shop, research centre, guided tours, Memorial Greenstone Wall, educational programmes and picnic area...(more) |
PAVILIONS HOTEL MUSEUM - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch North Situated within walking distance of the Christchurch Casino, Hagley Park, Merivale Mall, only five minutes from the central city, and fifteen minutes by car from the airport. Superior accommodation with facilities including outdoor swimming pool, spa pool, private sauna, off-street parking and restaurant. High Speed Internet and a brand new gym! Wireless-broadband and 100 free DVDs...(more) |
AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch West Experience one of the world's best military aviation collections at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand; from aircraft, engines and assorted parts to medals and personal war stories. Come and explore our collection, fly a simulator, take a guided tour and enjoy our children's activities. FREE ADMISSION, open daily...(more) |
THE PACKARD MOTOR MUSEUM - WhangareiLocation: Northland The Packard Motor Museum has one of the largest collections of Packard automobiles anywhere in the world... plus classic motor cycles, military and other vintage and rare vehicles. Our other special collections include our log-hauling steam locomotive, steam traction engines and earth-moving equipment that literally shaped New Zealand into the country we see today...(more)
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CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN - Lower Waitakere, AucklandLocation: Auckland - Waitakere City Absolutely amazing crystal and mineral museum situated in the foothills of the Waitakere ranges, only a 20-minute drive from the Auckland CBD. Waiting to be found are ancient fossils as well as the biggest and most unusual selection of crystals and minerals in New Zealand, selected from around the world. Delicious cafe, farm animals and children's playgrounds. Group tours welcome...(more) |
TAIRAWHITI MUSEUM - Gisborne, East Coast North Island NZLocation: Eastland Taku pōhiri e rere atu rā. Nau mai e hika mā ki tēnei te paetukutuku a Te Whare Taonga o Te Tairāwhiti. Nau mai, haere mai, rā. Welcome to Tairāwhiti Museum and Art Gallery...(more)
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NGONGOTAHA RAILWAY PARK - RotoruaLocation: Rotorua - Ngongotaha Ngongotaha Railway Park is located 5kms north of Rotorua. We offer Miniature Railway rides on steam and diesel locomotives, bouncy castle loco's, museum displays, operational model railway displays and a delightful hobby supply shop called Platform Three. All of these are enjoyed by young and old alike. We can also host birthday parties and other special occasions...(more)
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HOWICK HISTORICAL VILLAGE - East AucklandLocation: Auckland - East Experience the tranquil and rustic surroundings of an 1850s settlement. Wander at your own pace while you explore this museum, located on a five-acre site, including 30 buildings set up to show life as it was in early Auckland. Chat to our costumed staff, and savour the home cooked food at the Homestead Cafe & souvenir shop. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am–5pm...(more)
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RICCARTON HOUSE & BUSH TOURS - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Our guided tours offer you a glimpse of days gone by around every corner, taking you through a world of Victorian and Edwardian splendour. Begun in 1856, this grand homestead was the home of Canterbury's pioneering Deans family for 91 years. Take a walk through the last surviving remnant of ancient kahikatea forest that once covered the Canterbury Plains...(more)
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STEAMPUNK HQ - OamaruLocation: Otago Proudly based in Oamaru and opened in November 2011, Steampunk HQ is an art collaboration that portrays an industrial version of Steampunk, with a giant sense of humour and larger than life visions of an off the wall Steampunk universe. Steampunk HQ is well known for its full scale train engine that spits fire and billows smoke...(more)
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BURIED VILLAGE - RotoruaLocation: Bay of Plenty Around the fascinating remains of a settlement buried by the eruption of Mount Tarawera, a place of exceptional beauty has been created. A world-class museum houses many hundreds of objects dug from the ruins of the village. Be escorted though the excavated sites with a walk to the base of one of NZ's most stunning waterfalls—not to be missed...(more)
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CLASSICS MUSEUM - HamiltonLocation: Waikato A classic car museum with over 100 cars for display and an extensive collection of petrol memorabilia signs, tins, petrol pumps, pedal cars and early pin-ball machines. Something for everyone. A conference room is available for hire with seating for up to 100 people or full hireage of the venue for up to 300 people...(more)
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SPACE PLACE AT CARTER OBSERVATORY - WellingtonLocation: Wellington - Wellington City At the top of the Botanic Gardens, the Carter Observatory is home to a full-dome planetarium offering excellent shows with virtual tours of the local skies; multimedia displays of Polynesian and European navigation, Maori cosmology, space and New Zealanders; and some of NZ's finest telescopes and astronomical artefacts. Open daily 10am - 5pm (open until 9.30pm Tuesdays/Saturdays). Closed Christmas Day...(more)
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CABLE CAR MUSEUM - WellingtonLocation: Wellington Bringing to life the story of Wellington's iconic cable cars is the award-winning Cable Car Museum, situated within the original Winding House. Open every day with free entry, the Museum is home to two of the original grip cars and the historic winding machinery once used to haul the cars through a series of tunnels up the steep incline...(more)
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SOUTH CANTERBURY MUSEUM - TimaruLocation: Canterbury - Timaru The South Canterbury Museum has a focus on the natural heritage and history of the South Canterbury region of New Zealand - land, life and people. We collect specimens, artifacts, images, documents and information that can be used to explore the region's heritage. Everyone is welcome to enjoy Timaru and South Canterbury's history...(more)
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CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTIONS - GondolaLocation: Christchurch East Only 15 minutes from the central city, take a ride to the summit of the Port Hills, 500 metres above sea level. It's a "top" experience! Offering spectacular 360-degree views of Christchurch City, Lyttelton Harbour, Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains. Set atop the Gondola Summit Station, the Red Rock Cafe offers tasty snacks, light meals and beverages...(more)
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TE MANAWA MUSEUM OF ART, SCIENCE AND HERITAGE - Palmerston NorthLocation: Manawatu - Palmerston North The cultural heart of Palmerston North, Te Manawa Museum, brings art, science and history together, recognising the uniqueness of each area and reflecting the growing Manawatu region and its people. View the changing art exhibitions featuring national and international artists. Enjoy the unique children's house and garden and explore our interactive exhibition Te Awa—The River, Heart of Manawatu...(more)
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BILL RICHARDSON TRANSPORT WORLD - InvercargillLocation: Southland - Invercargill Richardson Transport World has something for everyone in the largest private collection of its type in the world. Home to over 300 vehicles, a wearable arts collection, children's play zones, The Grille Cafe and themed bathrooms fast becoming as famous as our vehicles...(more)
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CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECCA - InvercargillLocation: Southland With over 300 motorcycles and motorcycle related artwork from around the world, this collection is widely regarded as a world-class display. Highlights include three out of four publicly displayed John Britten motorbikes and the largest display of Brough Superior in the Southern Hemisphere. Over 60 manufacturers and brands such as AJS, Ariel, BMW, Harley Davidson, Henderson, Indian, Matchless and Rudge...(more)
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FERRYMEAD HERITAGE PARK - ChristchurchLocation: Christchurch Ferrymead Heritage Park takes you back into New Zealand's past. Visit the Edwardian Township complete with houses, school classroom, church, picture theatre, jail, railway station, trains, post office, printers, tobacconist, general store, lawyer’s office and more. View the fascinating array of museum and heritage collections. Close to the Port Hills, Sumner, Redcliffs, Heathcote Valley and the port of Lyttleton...(more)
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