The Kauri Museum

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The Kauri Museum tells the fascinating story of pioneering settlers, through the theme of the kauri tree. The kauri is the largest tree in the forest and grows to a huge size. Kauri timber and kauri gum were the basis of major industries developed by settlers. Its versatile timber was very important as a building material here and abroad, for houses, furniture and boat building. The trees bled gum that was dug from the land. It was exported to make varnish, linoleum and other products. 90,000 people visit this internationally-acclaimed museum yearly. It has the largest undercover attraction area (approximately 3000 square metres) in Northland. On display in the museum is the world's largest collection of kauri gum. The museum also has on show an amazing collection of antique kauri furniture, a turning steam sawmill and restored machinery including a 1929 Cat 60 tractor. The fantastic museum shop has the best selection of kauri products in New Zealand. Open 8am-5pm May to October and 8.30am-5.30pm November to April. Qualmark endorsed visitor activity. Winner of ITOK Operator of the Year Award 2005.

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