Stories tell of an epic battle of the Maori wars, lost gold bullion still waiting to be found from the second world war, secret gatherings of heavy machinery to defy government regulators and a look at local natural history around Mangawhai and its harbour including the fight to save the critically endangered Fairy Tern. Museum and Shop open 10am-4pm daily.
Wheelchair access. Free museum admission for carers provided this is arranged in advance with the Manager. Free admission may not be able to be provided if reception volunteer is not aware of the arrangement. Please call or email to arrange in advance.
From Mangawhai Village 3 minutes. From Auckland Harbour Bridge 80 minutes. From Whangarei 60 minutes.
Plenty of car and coach parking is available.
Designed for anyone who wants to learn the practical skills of distillation and extraction. The online Foundation courses are the gateway to working with natural flavour and aroma. The specialised courses will elevate your skills and enhance your practice. In person courses also available
You've seen sword fighting in the movies, think Zorro and pirates - what about giving it a go? Increase your fitness and learn a very fancy new skill. Elegant!
A series of practical workshops for rongoa Maori - Traditional Maori Medicine. Workshops are taught in the bush in a supportive and encouraging environment for both Maori and non-Maori participants. All workshops are run over a weekend and are held in the ngahere (bush). The aim is to teach people how to identify the plants used for rongoa, where to find them, and how to collect them and the tikanga (customs) that must be followed.