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Waipu Museum

91 Reviews

#1 of 9 things to do in Waipu

Museums, Speciality Museums

36 The Centre, Waipu 0510, New Zealand

Open today: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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“Well presented small museum”

Small museum, but well researched and presented. Exhibits focus on the Scottish emigrants and their... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Steve L

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

“Interesting”

A lot about Norman McLeod did not know who he was before visiting but do now. Find out for your... read more

Reviewed 16 June 2018

StridentTechnology

Auckland, New Zealand

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4.5 91 reviews

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Very good25%
Average3%
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“nova scotia”(13 reviews)

“new zealand”(15 reviews)

“early settlers”(5 reviews)

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36 The Centre, Waipu 0510, New Zealand

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Steve L

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

343

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Well presented small museum

Small museum, but well researched and presented. Exhibits focus on the Scottish emigrants and their influence on the area. Brings to life a group of families who made this part of New Zealand home, and left their legacy.

Thank Steve L

StridentTechnology

Auckland, New Zealand

Reviewed 16 June 2018 via mobile

Interesting

A lot about Norman McLeod did not know who he was before visiting but do now. Find out for your self you will be amazed

Thank StridentTechnology

Bruce M

Dunedin, New Zealand

428115

Reviewed 5 June 2018 via mobile

Good history

We spent an hour here looking around. Really directed to those who are descended from the first settlers but lot of information about that period of settlement of new Zealand.

Thank Bruce M

Gate83

Tolland, Connecticut

6215

Reviewed 18 April 2018

A historical gem!

Definitely take the time to understand the Scottish connection and history of Waipu. It is a small but informative place with knowledgeable docents and a delightful gift shop. We love this museum!!!

Thank Gate83

Nicky M

London, United Kingdom

112

Reviewed 13 April 2018 via mobile

Fascinating

A small museum but full of information and artefacts very well presented and giving a great insight into this fascinating group of rather severe religious people who left Scotland, tried life in Canada, were horrified by Australia and ended up in Waipu.

Thank Nicky M

keentraveller2018

Perth, Australia

7411

Reviewed 11 April 2018

Sweet Museum

Really sweet little Museum with lots of History about Waipu and the early settlers. The Staff member Barbara was ultra helpful and friendly and knew all about the History of Waipu. She is a credit to their company. We will love to come back and...More

Thank keentraveller2018

CliveJohn1949

Napier, New Zealand

293

Reviewed 26 March 2018

What a great little museum.

If you have any Scottish blood you must be sure to visit Waipu Museum. It is well presented with extensive material covering one of the most amazing immigration sagas in history.

Thank CliveJohn1949

Stee73

Reviewed 24 March 2018 via mobile

Great historical information

Great place to stop and look at the mountain of information re the descendants. Great gift shop also.

Thank Stee73

laura759

Peterborough, Canada

8524

Reviewed 21 March 2018

Wonderfully presented story of an incredible adventure!I

So glad we found this museum! My husband is of .Scottish descent and we thoroughly appreciated the story of this incredible journey on immigration. It took amazing courage and fortitude to cross the oceans twice in search of a place to settle and live their...More

Thank laura759

GeorgeSeator

Kuala Lumpur

8031

Reviewed 11 March 2018

Great if you are Scottish

The $10 is well worth it, especially if you are from Scotland or have Scottish heritage. It is small but I still spent almost an hour in the museum.

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happygoingplaces

We are coming 14/2/15. Are there set tour times, and how much is an adult ticket? Thanks, Karen

2 February 2015|

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When we visited there was no admission charge, however you can make a donation. You are free to just walk around and look at everything, it is a fairly small place but loaded with history of the area.