Pioneer

Waipukurau and District Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=286)  

Completely refurbished it in pre-20th century style (the cottage dates from early 1870s).

Wairoa District Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=287)  

The museum presents historical displays related to the Maori and European history of the Wairoa and surrounding districts.

Wallace Early Settlers Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=241)  

The Wallace Early Settlers Museum at Riverton was founded by descendants of early settlers in the district.

West Coast Historical Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=117)  

The Museum tells the stories of the West Coast's illustrious past in a celebration of a unique culture of New Zealand.

Whangaroa County Museum   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=303)  

To acquire, collect, preserve, record and display all matters of historical significance about the Whangaroa local area.

Taihape   (www.nram.org.nz/record.php?id=5319)  

The museum building is the original Methodist church built in 1911.

Howick Historical Village   (www.fencible.org.nz)  

Step back in time and experience the past at the Howick Historical Village. Set on five acres, this award winning ‘living museum’ presents life in a fencible village during the early European settlement of Auckland.

Old Cromwell Town   (www.cromwell.org.nz/museum/)  

In early 1985, a group of local residents decided to save a portion of the original Cromwell before it was inundated by the new hydro electricity storage unit of Lake Dunstan.

North Otago Museum   (www.northotagomuseum.co.nz)  

Situated in the 1882 Athenaeum building, this museum specialises in the history of the Waitaki District.

Helensville Pioneer Museum   (www.helensvillemuseum.org.nz)  

Visit the museum to learn more about Helensville's pioneering days, the Kaipara Harbour and the history of forestry, farming, railways and buildings in the town.

Pete's Pioneer and Transport Museum   (www.petesmuseum.co.nz)  

New Zealand history and heritage museum in Kerikeri, in the Bay of Islands. The museum showcases vintage and classic cars, along with displays of pioneer history and the heritage of New Zealand.

Colonial Cottage Museum   (www.colonialcottagemuseum.co.nz)  

The museum is a rare pioneer cottage, still in its original garden setting.

Bishop's School   (www.aps.school.nz/kids_stuff/bishops/school.html)  

Goldmining and the challenge of extracting this precious metal from ore is the key feature of this museum.

Ashburton Museum   (www.ashburton.co.nz/museums/)  

A museum featuring permanent and changing exhibitions, a research facility and much more.

Northbrook Colonial Museum and Rossburn Receptions   (www.northbrookmuseum.co.nz)  

A Canterbury wedding function and conference centre. Celebrate historic functions in the country with Rossburn Receptions. Northbrook Colonial Museum offers museum tours.

Butler Point Whaling Museum   (www.butlerpoint.co.nz)  

Trace the history of Mangonui as a whaling port at a privately-owned museum.

Whitianga Museum   (www.mercurybay.co.nz/activities/museum.php)  

A museum providing information on the history of Mercury Bay located in the old dairy factory across from the Wharf.

Albertland Museum   (www.albertland.co.nz)  

Albertland and Port Albert history and genealogy.

Katikati Heritage Museum   (www.katikatiheritagemuseum.co.nz)  

Situated in the Bay of Plenty, the Katikati Heritage Museum is a fun, educational and affordable outing for all to enjoy. Step back into the past, with walk-through scenes and exhibits depicting the area's history from pioneering days, when Irish immigrants first settled in Katikati, up until today.

Petone Settlers Museum   (www.petonesettlers.org.nz)  

A great little museum and memorial to the landing of the first organised European immigrants in New Zealand.

Morrin Museum   (mysite.xtra.co.nz/~MorrinMuseum)  

Morrinsville cottage museum that aims to give visitors an interesting insight into the town's early days.

Broadgreen Historic House   (www.geocities.com/broadgreen_house/)  

Broadgreen House built in the mid 1850s, is a fine example of an early cob home.

Pioneer Village   (www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/3090/pioneervillage1.html)  

The Pioneer Village forms a time trail from the mid-1800s to the 1930s with buildings and gardens of the period.

Otago Settlers Museum   (www.otago.settlers.museum)  

The early Scottish settlers of Otago and Southland were the original focus of this museum and its collections and displays reflect this strong association with the pioneer era.

Warkworth Museum   (www.wwmuseum.orcon.net.nz)  

Attractively situated on a unique site in the Parry Kauri Park, this purpose-built museum pays tribute to the early settlers.