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.
JOIN US !
The Kauri Museum needs and welcomes your support.
As we are a self-funded, charitable trust, your support means a lot to us. From buying an annual pass for a friend to becoming a volunteer or a sponsor, there are many ways you can support our museum and our community.
Donate
Every bit helps! Support us by making a financial donation. Your generosity helps us create educational programs, develop exhibitions and so much more.
Become a Friend
The Kauri Museum has a strong network of supporters. Friends of the Museum receive unlimited entry to the Museum for a year.
Annual Friends Subscription:
Adult $45.00
Senior/student $38
Child $14
Family $100
Friends subscriptions can be purchased at the Museum, by emailing admin@kaurimuseum.com, or send us a request using the form below.
Become a Sponsor
Our sponsors provide annual contributions which enable the Museum to maintain its excellence in facilities, collections and communications. There are four levels available for sponsorship: Kauri Seed; Kauri Seedling; Kauri Ricker; Forest Giant. Learn about the four sponsorship packages.
Bequeath
We are a community based, self funded museum and as such appreciate the generous support that people like you gift through bequests. If you would like to contribute to the future well-being of the museum by leaving a gift in your will please do contact us to find out more.
Plant a Kauri
You give the gift of life when you support us through purchasing one of our young kauri trees.
Volunteers
Join our volunteers and assist us with the preservation and guardianship (Kaitiakitanga) of our heritage for future generations. Signup using the form below and we'll get in touch with you to explore how your skills and energies can best help us.