The Kauri Museum

I actually done some work in the place and it was a very humbling experience.the staff there were great.friendly, with positive vibes and a knowledge and passion for what they were presenting to all who visit.did not take the full tour but what I did see is enough for me to take my family back to experience it together

Fantastic historic museum. Took overseas guests and they were very impressed. A must visit if you are going North. Buy online if in busy season.

By far the best museum I have visited.
The locals have done Northland proud; a must see destination.

Great visit - you need plenty of time to see this - beautifully presented exhibits (and lots of them) telling the local history, as well as the history of kauri and gum harvesting. We thoroughly enjoyed it. There's a great little cafe across the road, although it was closed when we were there (late afternoon). Recommended,

You won't believe how interesting a tree could be.
History before your eyes.
Put it 9n your bucket list and allow at least 3 hours.

Simply a MUST SEE museum. I always take my overseas visitors there and they are in awe just like I was. Amazing Kauri Gum displays and life-size saw machines and rooms give an impressive realistic view on what it was in days gone by.

Very friendly staff, who told us we could park under pohutukawa trees across the street in the chapel compound so we could keep our car cool. Contents are not exactly exciting but not bad either.

This place is so much bigger then it looks and is truly amazing. Took the child here and all three of us found it really interesting and found so many cool things.

Impressive, vast and fascinating, even for my teens.after 4, half price entrance fee, but you really won't do it justice in an hour.

I haven't been here for 20 yrs.was amazed at how the collection had grown.it was well displayed with good visual supporting photos and video clips.loved the big sawmill in the middle of museum.so interesting we were there for 2.5 hrs could have spent longer but kids had had enough.they had a seek and find activity for the kids which kept them entertained. I was heartened to see the Rintoul collection returned to the museum.very reasonable priced.would go again and recommend to others.

Such a wonderful and interesting museum. Worth driving for 2 hours from Auckland. Just amazing. Love learning about nz heritage. Looks small from the outside but huge inside. A cozy cafe nearby. Highly recommended.

A wonderful museum. Very extensive collection, very well laid out, with clear, readable signage. Lots of fascinating insights into all things Kauri. A great cafe too.

What a lovely warm and friendly atmosphere. Staff are so friendly. Learning about the importance of Kauri and Kauri gum to NZ was very informative. I could spend all day here

Brilliant! My third visit and it still captures my interest.
I wonder, if any updating or modernisation is being considered? Maybe a clearer acknowledgment of the environmental devastation of gum digging and Kauri logging would be in order?

Must Do. $25 Gets you a 2 day visitors pass. So much to see & do, I would visit over 2 days. Incredible place, too much to take in over 1st visit, need to spend 2days. 3 good Campgrounds close by. My pick would be Pahi.

Much more to see than you would think from the outside, and lots of interesting exhibits. Even for someone who is not that keen on museums like me.

Always beautiful there lovely ladies greeting you as soon as you walk in i love the jewlery and the gift shop all the olden day memrobilia behind the glass the gum display beautiful

Beautifully curated, amazing smell of wood when you enter with a relaxed experience and the shop had good prices of jewellery as well as other kauri items, small and large. Lovely staff and something I don't comment on often, very clean modern bathrooms. Well worth a visit. 5 star.

Very informative. The lady who works with the Kauri gum is brilliant to talk to, full of knowledge and willing to share.

This an awesome, a not to be missed stop. The photos alone are a treasured gimpse into the events around deforestation. The men and equipment for these tasks. The size of the kauri tree on display shows us all why we need to protect our native species plants trees. This museum is a must visit. Please add it to your Northland trip. The people are super inviting and welcoming.