Coromandel & Waikato Heritage

Museum of Caves

A cave museum situated in Waikato, which will take you on a journey through geological time. Explore undiscovered landscapes and uncover the...

Katikati Heritage Museum

Situated in the Bay of Plenty, 1km south of Katikati Township, Katikati Heritage Museum is a fun, educational and affordable outing for all to...

Te Aroha Museum

In the 1890s, Te Aroha was a flourishing spa town, patronised by the elite of Victorian society. While the ladies and gentlemen of that era have...

Classic Flyers NZ

Visit Tauranga's newest attraction and discover what the Bay of Plenty region and New Zealand has contributed to man's amazing first...

Bibleworld Museum & Discovery Centre

Bibleworld Museum & Discovery Centre is an enjoyable and interactive museum for adults and children to explore what life was like in Biblical...

Rangiriri Battle Site Heritage Centre

Rangiriri Battle-Site Heritage Centre is a unique Waikato memorabilia and history centre, compiled by historian and teacher Pat Gaitlely....

The Elms

The house is constructed from kauri logs that were rafted down from the Coromandel Peninsula to be pit sawn on site. Completed in 1847, the Elms...

Museum of Te Wairoa

The Buried Village, Te Wairoa, destroyed by the eruption of Mt Tarawera in 1886, is today a living museum where visitors can wander through site...

Mount Surf Museum

This dazzling lineup of longboards and shortboards at the Mount Surf Museum shows the evolution of New Zealand surfing from early wooden-board...

Waikato Coalfields Museum

Waikato Coalfields Museum in Huntly, presents thrilling displays exploring the lives of the miners and their families. A video introduces visitors...

Thames School of Mines, NZ Historic Places Trust

The Thames School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum was the largest of some 30 schools formed in the 1880s to assist goldminers working on the...

Rotorua Museum of Art and History

Discover the essence of Rotorua, its people, culture and volcanic landscape at the Rotorua Museum of Art and History. As winner of 'Best...

Owl Anchorage Museum and Gardens

Owl Anchorage Gardens and Museum's two acres of theme gardens and museum is open to the public, and now has over 14 theme features. View the...

Whangamarino Redoubt

As European settler numbers continuously increased, the Maori became more and more suspicious of their intentions. Fighting eventually broke out...

Taupo Museum & Art Gallery

Located in the heart of Taupo, only minutes from New Zealand's largest lake and the outlet of the Waikato River, Lake Taupo Museum and Art...

Whakatane District Museum

Located in Whakatane, the Whakatane District Museum has displays of the history and environment of the Eastern Bay of Plenty District. As the...

Te Porere Redoubt, NZ Historic Places Trust

A Visit this historic fortification is truly a highlight for anyone wanting to learn more about the maori's proud history.

Built by...

Auckland War Memorial Museum

High on the hill, overlooking the lawns of Auckland city sits the Auckland Musem.

Here is where to come to get insight and perspective on...

Ewelme Cottage

Ewelme Cottage was built in 1863-4 for the Rev. Vicesimus Lush and his wife Blanche Hawkins. Upon his death, Blanche had the cottage enlarged in...

Ferguson Cottage

Fergusson Cottage was the third structure built at Whakapapa and it is now the oldest remaining building. It provides a tangible link with the...

Highwic, New Zealand Historic Places Trust

Highwic is one of New Zealand's finest timber Gothic houses, dating from 1862. Home to Buckland's 21 children, Highwic remained in the...

Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)

MOTAT celebrates New Zealand's transport, technology and social heritage by creating an interactive and visually stimulating experience for...

Glacier Hut

Built in 1923 by Bill Salt and a team of volunteers from the Ruapehu Ski Club 10 years after the club, New Zealand's first, was established...

Ohakune Old Coach Road

Built at the end of the horse-power era, at a time when the first motor cars were arriving in New Zealand, The Ohakune Coach Road is an...

Hapuawhenua Viaduct

The Hapuawhenua viaduct epitomises the three aims of engineering: function, economy and (above all) grace. Designed by Peter Seton Hay and built...

Bridge to Nowhere

This bridge is the unofficial flagship of Whanganui National Park, an iconic symbol for New Zealand adventure tourism and a major visitor...

Army Museum Waiouru

Located in Waiouru at the foot of Mt Ruapehu and the Desert Road and the gateway to Tongariro National Park in the central North Island, The...

Fun Ho! National Toy Museum

The Fun Ho! Toy Museum is a great day out for 'children' young and old. A constantly changing selection of approximately 100 models are...

Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum

TATATM has on display a large collection of items housed in six buildings. It includes farm equipment, cars and assorted vehicles, aircraft...

Hurworth, NZ Historic Places Trust

Hurworth Cottage belonged to Taranaki pioneer Harry Atkinson who later became premier of New Zealand. As a young man he sawed the timber for his...