Museum
Kauri Museum
📍 Kauri Museum, Auckland, New Zealand
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★★★★★
Quick Facts
- Location
- New Zealand, Auckland
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Adults about NZ$25
- Address
- Kauri Museum, Auckland, New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -36.1200, 174.1200
Introduction
The Kauri Museum in Matakohe, north of Auckland, tells the story of Northland's kauri timber industry. It displays giant sawn kauri slabs, kauri-gum collections and logging tools, with a recreated sawmill and bush-camp, bringing the 19th-century kauri logging and gum trade to life.
✨ Highlights
1
Giant slabs
Huge cross-sections of thousand-year-old kauri.
2
Gum collection
Extensive amber-toned kauri gum holdings.
3
Logging history
A recreated sawmill and period tools.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Kauri Museum, Matakohe, Northland, New Zealand
→Time needed：1.5–2 hours
→Ticket Information：Adults about NZ$25
💡 Tips
• About 1.5 hours from Auckland; pair with Waipoua Forest.
• The shop sells kauri-wood souvenirs.
• Rich interpretive content — allow plenty of time.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Kauri Museum?
Adults about NZ$25
Any practical tips for visiting Kauri Museum?
About 1.5 hours from Auckland; pair with Waipoua Forest. The shop sells kauri-wood souvenirs.
How long should I spend at Kauri Museum?
A typical visit takes 2 hours.
Information compiled from public sources; opening hours and schedules may change, please verify with official sources.
