A 180 million year old Jurassic fossil forest, rare penguins and dolphins, magnificent sea lions and seals, and safe family beaches await you.
447-449 Niagara-Waikawa Rd,
Waikawa
We are home to historic artefacts from the area and interesting information about local history, including early agriculture, shipping disasters, gold mining and sawmilling. We also have a large photograph collection. Help with research of local ancestors is available.
As well as being a museum, we are an information centre, we act as the reception for various local holiday rentals, and we sell important things like newspapers and stamps.
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Venture Southland
Last modified
Tue 27 Apr 2021
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- Attraction
- Culture & Heritage
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- Information Centre
- Less than half day
- Family Friendly
- Museum
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An excellent picnic spot, this lovely clearing at the edge of the Waikawa Forest has an easy access short walk and a longer walk to two waterfalls.
Named by a surveyor with an obvious sense of humour, these ironic falls share little in resemblance with their gigantic cousin.
This trail runs between Niagara and Fortrose, an area rich in history and scenic beauty. To fully appreciate all 13 trail sites allow about 5 hours.
Home to historic artefacts and interesting stories from the local area, including early agriculture, shipping disasters, gold mining and sawmilling.
Meet the herd of Llamas and Gotland Pelt Sheep and explore the studio and gallery that sells knitting yarn and wool, as well as handcrafted garments.
