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.
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will be returning to cinemas this winter! NZIFF will screen in four cities in eight venues across Aotearoa.
Matariki is a time where people, whānau, and communities gather together to remember the year that has passed, to celebrate the present, and to plan for the next year. It is a time to remember our loved ones who are no longer with us, to feast and celebrate with our relatives and friends, and to look towards the future and the hope of a season full of bounty.
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