LOCATION
The Kauri Museum in Matakohe, Northland, New Zealand is a 2 hour drive north of Auckland, or a 1 hour drive from Whangarei. Take the turn off at the Brynderwyn hills (State Highway 1) onto State Highway 12 (towards Dargaville). We are 20 minutes up the road from the turn off. The Museum is on the Ancient Kauri Trail to the Waipoua Kauri Forest and on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway.
Helipad transfers on request.
WHEELCHAIRS
The Museum has loan wheelchairs available for guest use.
EV CHARGING POINTS
The Kauri Museum has two charging points outside the main building. These are J-1772 and Type 2 plugs. For more details visit this link.
GUIDED TOURS
Private tours of the museum and behind the scenes special tours are available for an additional cost. Please CONTACT US to find out more. The Museum also opens for private evening functions. PRIVATE TOURS of our Historic Villa - Totara House are available by appointment only. The cost per head is $10.
LOCATION
The Kauri Museum in Matakohe, Northland, New Zealand is a 2 hour drive north of Auckland, or a 1 hour drive from Whangarei. Take the turn off at the Brynderwyn hills (State Highway 1) onto State Highway 12 (towards Dargaville). We are 20 minutes up the road from the turn off. The Museum is on the Ancient Kauri Trail to the Waipoua Kauri Forest and on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway.
Helipad transfers on request.
WHEELCHAIRS
The Museum has loan wheelchairs available for guest use.
EV CHARGING POINTS
The Kauri Museum has two charging points outside the main building. These are J-1772 and Type 2 plugs. For more details visit this link.
GUIDED TOURS
Private tours of the museum and behind the scenes special tours are available for an additional cost. Please CONTACT US to find out more. The Museum also opens for private evening functions. PRIVATE TOURS of our Historic Villa - Totara House are available by appointment only. The cost per head is $10.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
The Kauri Museum in Matakohe, Northland, New Zealand is roughly midway between Auckland (New Zealand's largest city) and the beautiful Bay of Islands. It is just one hour from the end of the Auckland motorway - take the turn off at the Brynderwyn Hills (State Highway 1) onto State Highway 12 (towards Dargaville). The Kauri Museum is 20 minutes up the road from the turn off.
OPEN HOURS
The Kauri Museum is open daily from 9am to 5pm, every day of the year except Christmas Day. The Gumdigger's Cafe is open everyday from 10am-3pm. You are more than welcome to visit the Cafe and then return to the Museum.
ADMISSION
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Adult $25
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Child (5-15 years) $8
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Under 5 years FREE
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Family Pass $55 (2 Adults 2 Children)
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Senior/Student $21
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Group discounts are available for groups of 8 or more: Adults/Seniors/Students at $17.50 each, and children at $6 each.
The Kauri Museum is a fantastic day trip for families.
Click here to discover more about our Object Treasure Hunts and other fun activities for children.
DISCOUNTS
When purchasing your ticket at the front desk on arrival, please state your membership to our Front of House Team
so that we can accommodate you.
We offer discounts for Members of the following:
MOTAT MATES
AA MEMBERS
NZMCA MEMBERS
KIWI HOLIDAY PARK & ACCOMODATION MEMBERS
ACCESS
Please feel welcome to inform the Museum of your access requirements. Our staff can assist you with mobility access., including elevator assistance within the Museum. All our restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and we have complementary wheelchairs available for visitors use.
GUMDIGGERS CAFE
Visitors to the Museum are invited to have lunch at the Gumdiggers Café, conveniently located opposite the Museum. You are welcome to leave the Museum, have a refreshment, and return for a further look!
Gumdiggers Café in Matakohe is happy to accommodate booked groups and specialty meals with prior reservations.
Gumdiggers Café: phone 09 431 7075
Email: admin@kaurimuseum.com
GUM POLISHING
Have you ever polished kauri gum from a raw lump into a shining golden nugget? We can show you how its done.
Gum polishing packs are also available in the Museum shop for $20. These make great gifts for all the family.
The Kauri Museum is an exciting place to come together for fun, learning and discovery.
We offer educational sessions or inquiry based learning that covers the fields of social and natural sciences. Through hands on experiences, dramatic recreations, questioning and critical thinking, lessons can be built around a number of themes.
The Kauri Museum also offers fun educational hands-on activities, including kauri gum polishing.
We have resources for primary, intermediate and junior secondary students. Click here to download our Schools' Information and Booking Pack.
