35 Museums & History Tours listings
Discover the fascinating maritime history of New Zealand's southernmost port at Bluff Maritime Museum. Located on Foreshore Road in Bluff, this popular…
Explore the night sky from our observatory in the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve, one of the darkest skies in the world, and…
Craters of the Moon is one of Taupo’s most accessible geothermal walks, offering a short, family-friendly loop through bubbling craters, steaming vents…
Gold Panning Central Otago starts at Goldfields Mining Centre, one of New Zealand's most authentic gold rush attractions. Located beside the spectacular…
Looking for unforgettable things to do in Te Anau? Join our thrilling jet boat tours and explore the untouched wilderness of Fiordland…
Experience one of New Zealand's most extraordinary cultural adventures on the sacred slopes of Maunga Hikurangi. Located near Ruatoria on the East…
Experience the Banks Peninsula with us on a local wine tour around the inner coast of the Akaroa Harbour. Stop at magical…
Discover the stories behind Christchurch with WALKnTALK on a relaxed, small-group walking tour through the heart of the central city. This Christchurch…
Discover Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village in Rotorua, a Māori village Rotorua is known for. Here, geothermal wonders, rich Māori culture,…
Taranaki Visitor Attraction Taranaki Pioneer Village is a top Taranaki visitor attraction located on the main road, just south of Stratford, in…
Best Māori Experience in Southland – Murihiku Māori Tours Authentic Māori Cultural Tours in Bluff, New Zealand Murihiku Māori Tours offers one…
Shantytown Heritage Park Greymouth is one of the West Coast’s most iconic visitor attractions, bringing New Zealand’s gold rush history to life…
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Places of historical interest in New Zealand, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, historic homes and heritage sites in New Zealand. Pioneer villages, NZ history tours. Many historic places of interest in New Zealand hold stories of the first NZ settlers and the early history between Maori and European settlers, including the history of…
Places of historical interest in New Zealand, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, historic homes and heritage sites in New Zealand. Pioneer villages, NZ history tours.
Many historic places of interest in New Zealand hold stories of the first NZ settlers and the early history between Maori and European settlers, including the history of the Treaty of Waitangi where the document was signed in 1840 between Maori and the British government, and the history of New Zealand’s Maori wars.
Early pioneer history includes goldmining in NZ and the early European settlements, as well as memorals for New Zealand war veterans. A lot of these museums and sites are located in both the North and South Islands.