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Museums and History
This region has a rich and fascinating history, and there are many places where you can 'step back in time' and share in our stories.
Right here in Otaki, you'll discover the historic and beautiful Rangiatea and St Mary's Pukekaraka Churches.
The Rangiatea Church was built by the great Maori Chief Te Rauparaha and early European missionary Hadfield. The original church, which drew visitors from far and wide, burnt down in 1995 but an exact replica has recently been built. Inside the church are beautiful examples of traditional Maori carving and weaving. St Mary's Pukekaraka Church, built in 1851, is the oldest Catholic Church still in use in New Zealand. Visitors are always welcome.
- Murrayfield - Clydesdale horses and Pioneer Museum
- Southwards Car Museum - one of the largest privately-owned collections of veteran and vintage cars in the Southern Hemisphere
- Excellent Gallery of Dolls in Foxton
- Museum of Aviation at Paraparaumu Airport
- Shannon Historic Railway Station
- Trolley Bus Museum in Foxton
- The Kapiti Coast Museum in Waikanae
- MAV tech - an excellent museum of Audio Visual Arts in Foxton
- The De Molen Windwill in Foxton
- Loco - miniature railway, miniature villages and scenes plus gorgeous gardens right here in Otaki
And so many more places to go and things to see - ask our team for their recommendations and driving directions.
Arts & Culture
The spirit of creativity and living culture is alive and well here, and there are numerous collective galleries, private art studios, design stores and traditional Maori arts centres that you can visit. Pick up a copy of the Nature Coast Arts Guide from our office, and spend a day exploring the visual and cultural treasures of this region.
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