Papakura Museum (209 Great South Road, Papakura, Auckland 2244) — this museum was established in 1962 by the Papakura & Districts Historical Society. It’s a community establishment that focuses on telling the rich and diverse history of Papakura and surrounding districts. A permanent display of text, image and local artifacts tells the story of settlement, […]
New Zealand Rugby Museum (326 Main Street, Palmerston North, Manawatu) – located in the town of Manawatu (a 5-hour drive south of Auckland), this museum is devoted to the well-regarded sport of Rugby – in effect, a shrine to the “All Blacks” New Zealand national rugby team. The All Blacks’ formidable track record in global […]
New Zealand Maritime Museum (Corner Quay & Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010) – this museum is a place of stories, ambition, courage and exploration. It’s a place of amazing journeys where you can discover how New Zealanders’ relationship with the sea has shaped their identity. Through seven different galleries, find out how […]
Museum of Transport & Technology (805 Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022) — this is New Zealand’s largest transport, technology and social history museum. Spread across 40 acres, MOTAT takes visitors on an interactive journey to explore and discover the achievements that have helped shape New Zealand – from the 1800s […]
Museum of New Zealand (55 Cable Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011) – located in Wellington (the country’s capital — an 8-hour drive south of Auckland), this museum (a.k.a. “Te Papa”), is New Zealand’s national museum, renowned for being bicultural, scholarly, innovative, and fun. This Museum’s success is built on its relationships with and ability to […]
Howick Historical Village (Bells Road, Pakuranga, Manukau, Auckland) – located just 20 minutes (via car) outside of Auckland’s CBD, visitors to this tourist attraction can walk around this 7 acre site, and explore gardens and buildings in a Fencible settlement from the 1840 to 1880 period. There are over thirty original colonial buildings collected on […]
Helensville and District Historical Society Inc. (98 Mill Road Helensville , Helensville, Auckland 0800) — this Museum had five buildings – Helensville’s original and only courthouse, built in 1864 and in use until 1979; Hedley House (1910-1912), now restored to its original use as a typical Edwardian villa; Helensville Primary School’s original schoolhouse (1883), and […]
Crystal Mountain Limited (80 Candia Road, Swanson, Swanson, Auckland 0614) — located on a 40-acre site, in the foothills of the beautiful Waitakere Ranges, Crystal Mountain is a peaceful oasis just 20km from Auckland CBD (central business district). Many rare and beautiful specimens are available both on exhibit and for sale. Travel by elevator to […]
Auckland War Memorial Museum (Tamaki Paenga Hira, Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland Central) – this is New Zealand’s first Museum. This site tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people. It acts as a war memorial for the province of Auckland and holds one of New Zealand’s top three heritage […]
Andiamo (194 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland) — Located on the vibrant Jervois Road in suburban Herne Bay Auckland, Andiamo has established a reputation for fine Italian cuisine and seafood, sourcing the best available seasonal produce which is prepared and cooked in a modern bistro style highlighting the natural flavors. The Menu is based on […]