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Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Whangarei
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Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Whangarei
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- Richard TTauranga, New Zealand12 contributionsMy wife is a professional artist and we have friends who had visited the Hundertwasser Art Centre in January and recommended it to us enthusiastically. Therefore, having lived in Onerahi, Ngunguru and Kamo during my first 17 years, a return to the region of my birth, coupled with a visit to the Hundertwasser, seemed like a great idea on the occasion of my 70th birthday. I can certainly say it was an excellent idea. It was great to see the tasteful development of the old Town Basin and we had the additional pleasure of hitting it (by shear luck) at the time of the Fri night Canopy Food Market. Dinner sorted!! On the Sat morning we went to the Hundertwasser for a couple of hours and loved it. I know there was a lot of discussion and controversy surrounding the funding and building of the Centre, but now that it's completed I can say it is world class and a fantastic asset for Whangarei, Northland and NZ. The art works, exhibits, displays, explanations, photos, memorabilia and the museum itself tell a wonderful story of a true genius. Hundertwasser was a fabulously creative, innovative, eccentric, bold, caring, visionary artist and architect. Some of the exhibits are particularly poignant. I loved the carpet made of one of his artworks by weavers in Afghanistan. Then a little later I learned it was the same carpet that adorned his cabin at the time he died on board a cruise ship off the coast of Australia. Letters between him and politicians and others illuminate the type of person he was. Then, there's the magical roof garden which is a joy to behold. We thoroughly recommend the Hundertwasser Art Centre, together with the Wairau Maori Art Gallery - the first unique and dedicated public Māori Art Gallery in Aotearoa New Zealand, with various exhibitions throughout the year.Written 4 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mrmist1958Auckland, New Zealand23 contributionsLived in Whangarei 7years, but first visit, surprised at sea mammals skeletel display in museum, , living bugs in glass display cases and wonderful kiwi house, with 3pm feeding so go a bit earlier to allow eyes to acclimatise to dark.great shop selections too.
Short walk over ridgebto all the rides; ride on train, conventional train carriage, hay cart rise and tram rides all on 3rd Sunday each month and very reasonable charges.
With this 2.5 hrs from Auckland, I think it is very under rated in National promotions.Written 7 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Amara M1 contributionWent in a few minutes before it closed so I was able to watch all the clock stop and hear the room go silent. What a collection! It’s worth an experience. Thank you.Written 31 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PeterHellAuckland Central, New Zealand3 contributionsThis place was one of the highlights of our trip North. We stopped in Whangarei on the way up to Bay of Islands and had a quick look. We will hopefully be back next year to spend more time in Whangarei.Written 12 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jane T13 contributionsThis has a very good amount of ceramics, paintings and jewellery pieces. A few smaller items are more reasonably priced. Some works are very expensive. Well worth visiting.Written 5 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Explore111881675031 contributionVery relaxing, the service is excellent and the place got a peaceful ambience. HIGHLY recommended to get rid of your aches and.pains.Written 13 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hailey AlverDargaville, New Zealand3 contributionsMy family went here last year and it was so fun. I won last though but that was OK! The guy at the counter was nice and welcoming to our family of 5! I do think that at least 1 of the themes needs to change though ;)Written 27 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarah3 contributionsSuch beautiful paper, each piece is a work of art in itself! I ordered online and it came beautifully packaged as well. I look forward to using this paper - if I can bring myself to!!Written 25 September 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Phil RHamilton, New Zealand159 contributionswe used this as a rainy day activity whilst on a school excursion, they accommodated us as a group of 40 , bowled and laser strike went well although some issues with a couple of laser guns. Overall very goodWritten 3 April 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- geebassChristchurch, New Zealand70 contributionsAlthough a bit pricey, the ice creams are delicious and 2 out of our 3 kids could not finish theirs!Written 29 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark MDenver, CO30 contributionsThis was the coolest tour we did while in NZ for 8 days. Merv and Rangimarie are such welcoming hosts. We sang Māori songs, practiced our fierce pukana faces and heard many stories about their ancestral heritage. We felt like adventurers instead of tourists. It was SO much fun!!! Thank you for teaching us so much about your culture!!! We had a blast.Written 5 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
