The Kauri Museum at Matakohe in the North of New Zealand is one of the countries most amazing theme museums. This is a real Must See Attraction for anyone visiting Northland.
This award-winning museum tells a fascinating story of the pioneering days through the use of kauri timber and kauri gum. Settlers first came to Matakohe and nearby Paparoa and Maungaturoto in 1862. This museum was established to celebrate their centennial and to pay tribute to those early pioneers.