Matakohe is a parish in the Kaipara district in the New Zealand region Northland.
 Local street in Matakohe | ||
| Matakohe | ||
| region | Northland | |
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| Residents | 400 | |
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background
The small community of Matakohe is located in the Kaipara district between Dargaville and Kaiwaka near the Waipoua Forest. It is particularly worth mentioning because there is a Kauri museum that is well worth seeing.
getting there
By plane
In the street
By boat
mobility
Dynamic cardsTourist Attractions
Kauri Museum
The Kauri Museum shows the economic importance and history of the Kauri wood in New Zealand. Are exhibits
- Equipment used by lumberjacks and kauri gum collectors
- Woodworking machines, including a steam-powered sawmill
- Furniture and furnishings made from Kauri wood
- Models that demonstrate the extent of the former giant trees
- Particularly worth seeing in the basement is a collection of Kauri gum, which is very similar to European amber
Part of the museum is dedicated to life in the past. Six lovingly furnished rooms and faithfully clad dolls show visitors everyday situations in the household, in a bank and in a hotel. Admission NZ $ 15 / adult. The museum is open daily (except at Christmas) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
miscellaneous
- Pioneer Church. A small church opposite the Kauri Museum from 1867, it also served as a school and community center.
- Post office. In operation until 1988, it is still true to the original.
- Kauri tribe. Sunk in the morass about 45,000 years ago.
- Old school. It was in operation from around 1870 to 1970.
 Kauri tribe |  Kauri wood furniture |  Kauri amber |
activities
shop
In addition to the usual souvenirs, the museum shop sells pieces made of old kauri wood and kauri gum.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
- to the Waipoua Forest with the largest kauri trees that are still freely accessible
