Whangarei Museum & Kiwi House at Heritage Park
Attractions
Museum
Significant collections with changing and special exhibitions. Early settler collections at the Museum and the Clarke Homestead. Whangarei Museum has a significant collection from the Whangarei and the Northland region. Beginning in 1903 with a donation to the Whangarei County Council by the Mair family, the collection now totals over 50,000 items.
It includes fine examples of Tai Tokerau Taonga Maori and early European settler collections also natural history collections, domestic items, examples of early trade and industry and a large photograph and archive collection related to the above.
Kiwi House
Day is transformed into night when our most famous native bird, the kiwi, wakes up. Here you will see a kiwi foraging for food as it would in the wild. The Kiwi is a nocturnal animal and the Kiwi House is kept dark so that visitors can see the bird in its natural enviroment. The Kiwi House was opened in 1990 raising public awareness of the endangered North Island Brown Kiwi. Our mandate is to promote and protect our endangered native species in partnership with other conservation organizations.
Gecko House
You will also have an opportunity to visit the Gecko House – but you will have to look hard as the gecko is a master of camouflage.
Guided Tours
During guided tours the habitat and territorial behaviour is explained and the impact of predators on this New Zealand national icon.
Shopping
Our well stocked souvenir shop sells books about our unique New Zealand animals, t-shirts, jewellery, clothing, toys, stationery and much more.
Heritage Buildings
Historic buildings from Northland including the Clarke Homestead, Oruaiti Chapel, Whangarei Women's Jail, Riponui Pah School and Jane Mander's Study.
Heritage Park
The 25ha park provides picnic areas, bush walks, Aracaria (Kauri) tree trail, water fall, hire facilities and 360 views of Whangarei. Live Days and other events
Directions
Whangarei Museum and Kiwi House at Heritage Park is located 5 minutes drive from Whangarei central city and is on the bus route from the city.
Whangarei Museum & Kiwi House at Heritage Park Enquiry Form
Address:
State Highway 14
Maunu
Whangarei
Phone: +64 9 438 9630
Fax: +64 9 430 8462
Web: Visit website
RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change
- Includes entry to Museum, Kiwi House and Heritage Park grounds
Adult $10, Child over 3 to 16yrs $5, Under 3’s free, Family pass $25 (2 adults and 2 children)