AUCKLAND: HIBISCUS COAST
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28-Apr-17 | return to location list print |
Parry Kauri Park and Museum
32 Tudor Collins Drive, Walkworth, Auckland
rvexplorer id: 20448
Lat-Long: -36.41608, 174.66961
The Freedom Camping Trial is now finished, and you might not be able to stay at this location
The Council is presently reviewing their Freedom Camping Bylaw
The freedom campling locations at Snells Beach and Algies Bay are still available
Entrance to the museum and reception
Bushman's shanty outside the museum
Kauri log trolley
Old time organs
Collection of early sewing machines
Early telephone exchange
Parking in front of a large Kauri tree
The Parry Kauri Park and Museum is just south of Warkworth, and is well worth visiting for the forest environment as well as the museum.
It is a lovely quiet and sheltered location, where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight. We parked front of the huge Kauri Tree, and then took some time to look through the museum.
For those interested in early New Zealand history, this is a real treat, and well worth browsing for an hour or so. They have a magnificent collection of Kauri gum, as well as displays that show what life was like for the early pioneers 100 or more years ago.
Outside, you can also explore the forest walks and outside buildings. The entrance gate is locked overnight between 8 pm and 6.30 am the next morning, making it a safe and peaceful location for staying overnight.
Kauri Gum collection
Kauri log trolley
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