Kāwhia Regional Museum Gallery, Te Whare Taonga O Kāwhia Moana
Comprehensive Jurassic fossil collection.
Original manual telephone exchange.
1890’s racing whaleboat
Extensive toki (adze) collection
Ormsby family kākahu(feathered cloak)
Woven kete collection
Local art - paintings, carvings
Contact Details
PO Box 41 Kāwhia 3843
078710161
2 part time paid staff and volunteers on weekends.
Visitor Information
Omimiti st Kāwhia
Summer (labour weekend to Easter) 11am-4pm 7 days Winter (Easter til Labour weekend) 12noon-3pm Wednesday to Sunday
Koha requested (gold coin suggested)
Facilities
Wheelchair access
Reference library
Parking
Shop
Guided tour
Public programmes
Membership club
Other Facilities
Internet and copying for locals.Guided tours by arrangement.
Public toilets within 100m.
Occasional lectures by visitors.
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