Product Overview

The Remarkable Story of The Greatest Tree in New Zealand

The kauri tree, Agathis australis, is New Zealand’s largest and most famous native tree. Located midway between Auckland and the Bay of Islands in the warm north of the country, the Kauri Museum tells some of the stories of this amazing tree.

Far more than a museum of timber, the Museum has stories of the Māori of the north eastern Kaipara, of European pioneers, of foresters and sawmillers, gum diggers and farmers, and of business people, fishers and the families who have made this area their home.

Product Description

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's a bit over two hours drive to either, depending on traffic.  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. 

ADMISSION

Adult $25
Child (5-15 years) $8
Under 5 years FREE
Family Pass $55 (2 Adults 2 Children)
Senior/Student $21
Group discounts are available for groups of 8 or more

Departure Times

Open 9am to 5pm seven days a week, every day except Christmas Day.

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 bathrooms are wheelchair accessible, and we have complementary wheelchairs available for visitors 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 click