Waiuku auckland, new zealand every year around november waiuku town centre hosts a fantastic, funfilled, family event with an assortment of markets and entertainment. It is close to the waiuku estuary and tamakae reserve where the waiuku heritage museum is. Waiuku museum 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Waiuku history museums history museums in new zealand. When ready to leave the beach, your next stop is tamakae reserve where you will learn how waiuku. May 25, 2016 copy of typescript document with hand drawn pictures, maps and diagrams on the subject of the history of waiuku. Waiuku museum was established almost 50 years ago in the old waiuku fire station. Throughout its long history the kentish has been at the heart of waiuku life since it was built. Waiuku museum society museums for kids activeactivities. Trip reports mayjune 2016 auckland natural history club. Prehistory te akitai waiohua tupuna inhabit tamaki makaurau.
So many people travelled on the train that extra carriages had to be added at otahuhu and paerata. The hotel with its ornate verandahs provides a historic center point to waiuku and the neighboring tamakae reserve. When i got to waiuku the first thing i saw was the kentish hotel built in 1851 by edward constable. Just south of the town is the 110ha awhitu regional park opened in 1975 as a farm park and public reserve incorporating the brook family estate and homestead settled in the 1860s.
Waiuku history museums history museums in new zealand other. It is also tamaheres top environmental restoration initiative. The area contains the george doherty green and the waiuku museum. The history of a province dunmore, palmerston north, 1994 won a j. The tamakae reserve has the statue of tamakae carved from swamp kauri logs and serves as a base for the waiuku museum, among other attractions in the auckland region of north island of new zealand. The kentish is a fantastic old building, really distinctive, with big verandahs. An encyclopaedia of new zealand was a critical and publishing success at the time, and has been used as a basic reference work about the country since then. The maori name waiuku comes from a legend that two prominent brothers, tamakae and tamakou, vied for the hand of a beautiful highranking waikato chieftainess. When ready to leave the beach, your next stop is tamakae reserve where you will learn how waiuku came to have its name. Dec 17, 2018 application for land use resource consent to extend the glenbrook vintage railway line from brights road to the tamakae reserve, waiuku. Nearby youll also find tamakae reserve with its own small historical village. The waterfront tamakae reserve is a popular destination for picnickers and visitors.
Across our libraries we have language collections, consisting of books, music cds, and magazines in more than 30 languages. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. We are located in the centre of waiuku in the tamakae reserve, at king street, waiuku. Rural living januaryfebruary 2016 by times media issuu. The maori before the europeans came to new zealand developments in new zealand history i. Living history our town, waiuku, railway rural living. The museum can provide assistance with local genealogy and historical research. Waiuku museum is housed in what used to be the old fire station and. The area contains the george doherty green and the waiuku. Waiuku accommodation, things to do and travel information. The maori before the europeans came to new zealand developments in new zealand history i boon, kevin on. Nestled at the southern end of the waiuku river, waiuku is a popular holiday destination located just a short drive west of pukekohe. You might wish to revisit it someday again, to take a break and relax at waiuku.
Activeactivities new zealands leading online marketplace for kids activities. Every page goes through several hundred of perfecting techniques. Tamakae reserve contains several archaeological and historical sites scheduled under. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Waiuku has numerous neighbouring attractions, including the stunning west coast black sand beach of karioitahi and the glenbrook vintage railway, both just 10 minutes away. Contractors are preparing the site for works that include upgrading shoreline retaining walls, new piles and replacing part of the wharf with a new timber structure. Take many photos here are your iconic new zealand postcard shots. In this list, we have put together some of the things to do in waiuku and around. This is a free event for the whole family to enjoy, with live entertainment from 6pm until the movie starts at approximately 8pm. In fact, plans are already afoot to have the waiuku creek channel sufficiently dredged to allow manukau harbour ferry excursions to commence offering gvr passengers a round trip from auckland by train to glenbrook and.
It occupies a central location in waiuku town, is near the entrance to the waiuku harbor, and opposite the popular tamakae reserve which serves as a base for the waiuku museum and. Do you love vintage things and happen to be a train enthusiast then youre in for a treat. Book ahead and take a tour of the glenbrook steel mill. Breath in the scenery while learning about why titomagnite is so important to the waiuku and surrounding community.
The awhitu peninsula is a giant sand dune between the manukau harbour and the tasman sea. Over the years the collection has been maintained by volunteers, and this is still the case. The history of the waiuku branch line follows that of many of new zealands branch lines with deputations, petitions, plans and counter plans and very little construction. Historic town on the sunset coast or living history you choose. Walk through history at rangiriri battle site or the magnificent awhitu lighthouse. We have 1 collection in the community archive with a total of 69 items. Landing back at tamakae reserve after a lovely scenic flight over waiuku and surrounds in bell 47g zkicj. A path from tamakae reserve to edgewater parade is. Waiuku museum, tamakae reserve, 10 king st, waiuku 3. Waiuku museum set on the banks of the old waiuku harbour and part of tamakae reserve that is a growing collection of historical building from around waiuku a historical village in progress. The society operated picnic trains each summer to waiuku.
Places to visit around waiuku on ookl the place to discover museums, art galleries, zoos, botanic gardens, historic houses, events, exhibitions and other places to visit and things to do for you and kids near you and around the world. Here is a new leaflet to guide you around the museum and tamakae reserve where the other buildings the museum cares for are located. Waiuku is a rural town in the auckland region in the north island of new zealand. The recipes come from a hand written recipe book in the museums collection and are dated sometime between 1900 and 1920. There are many legends as to how awhitu got this name, but the truth of the matter is lost in time. A path from tamakae reserve to edgewater parade is under construction and will be a beauty when its done. It is located at the southern end of the waiuku river, which is an estuarial arm of the manukau harbour. Since new zealand will be at alert level 4 for at least four weeks, the museum will be closed for at least this amount of time. Waiuku museum, hartmann house, tamakae reserve, the kentish hotel new zealands longest running hotel est. Throughout its long history the kentish has been at the heart of waiuku life since it. It is 40 kilometres southwest of auckland city centre, and 12 kilometres north of the mouth of the waikato river. Nov 26, 2019 waiuku museums 2020 calendar is now available.
Tamakae reserve, waiuku parks and gardens read more. The following story tells you how waiuku got its original name. You can check out some of the history of the town at the local museum established 50 years ago in the old fire station building. This unique museum, opened since 1965, offers a fascinating and varied insight into the early pioneer history of the waiuku region in the heart of the franklin district. Waiukus attractions include the tamakae reserve, the glenbrook vintage railway and the manukau harbour as well as the kentish hotel. Waiuku project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read.
It occupies a central location in waiuku across the rd from the popular tamakae reserve which serves as a base for the waiuku museum and many other attractions including manaukau headslight house, black sandy beaches and a very nice local winery. When the patumahoe to waiuku section of the line was opened, a special train ran from auckland to mark the opening. If you have plans to visit new zealand and are not sure if waiuku should be included in your itinerary, keep reading. The glenbrook vintage railway is located approximately 10km from. Waiuku trails an aspirational plan franklin local board. One of the oldest established local museums in auckland can be found in waiuku. Farming locality and fishing resort on southwestern shore of manukay harbour. Throughout its long history the kentish hotel has been the heart of waiuku life since it was built.
Discusses significant locations, buildings, industry, local maori families, sport, education, the shipwreck of the orpheus. Tamakae was the cultivator, provider and tamakou the orator. In 1966 the first encyclopedia of new zealand was published in three thick volumes. Trains leave glenbrook on the hour and a half from 11am and the last train from waiuku is at 4pm. Work is about to start on upgrading the historical wharf in waiuku s tamakae reserve. The constables established the hotel as an icon in early auckland by advertising on the front page of the new zealander, the most popular newspaper of the period. From then the place was called waiuku although it wasnt formally marked out as a town until 1851. Mar 22, 2020 tahaki reserve, 250 mt eden rd, auckland. Rural living december 2014january 2015 by times media issuu. Nzsg franklin branch, at pukekohe library, franklin the centre, 12 massey av, pukekohe 4. One of the largest picnic specials carried over 400 passengers and was hauled by north britishbuilt ja 1285, in 1962. We have permanent displays and changing exhibitions of local history. The kentish hotel is a tavern in waiuku, new zealand that lays claim to the longest continuous.
One legend has it when tamakae was summoned to meet a high ranking chieftainess he was first washed in the wai water and uku a particular type of mud at a stream that flows into the manukau harbour, tamakae won her heart and they married. Tamakae reserve wharf project about to start ourauckland. Places to visit around pukekohe, auckland on ookl the place to discover museums, art galleries, zoos, botanic gardens, historic houses, events, exhibitions and other places to visit and things to do for you and kids near you and around the world. This reserve is a popular venue for music in parks in the summer as well as other events throughout the year. The tamakae reserve has the statue of tamakae carved from swamp kauri logs and serves as a base for the waiuku museum, among other attractions in the auckland region of. Tamakae reserve, alongside the waiuku wharf, to see construction works commence much sooner than later. The railway enthusiasts society connection the very first special train for railway enthusiasts, the south auckland rail tour, ran on 27 february 1954 hauled by a b 660, and travelled on both the onehunga and waiuku branch lines. In approximately 1843 waiuku became a port and an important trade route was established between auckland and the waikato. It is a year of vintage cooking, with a new recipe every month. Find, compare and select kids activities in waiuku 2123.
The reserve represents a rare remnant of waikato, lowland, kahikatea swamp forest with multiple stands of trees ranging from 50 to 400yearsold. Attractions surrounding waiuku include waiuku river, karioitahi beach, tamakae reserve, glenbrook vintage railway and the. It occupies a central location in waiuku town, is near the entrance to the waiuku harbor, and opposite the popular tamakae reserve which serves as a base for the waiuku museum and other attractions. All the recipes have been tested in a modern home kitchen and updated when necessary. Apr 27, 2020 waiuku museum will be closed as of today due to the covid19 situation. It is commonly accepted that awhitu means longing to return. The maori before the europeans came to new zealand. Educational activities in waiuku 2123 activeactivities. Waiuku museum is housed in what used to be the old fire station and some of this. Waiuku museum 2020 all you need to know before you go. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The train was run by the new zealand railway and locomotive society, auckland branch, which later became the railway enthusiasts society inc. Waiuku is a small country town located in the auckland region of new zealand. Come out and experience aucklands best kept secret.
Things to do in waiuku list of tourist attractions in. Waiuku is a popular holiday destination and is nestled on the tidal waiuku river that flows into the large manukau harbour. History museums showcase the past history of the country whilst explaining its relevance to the present and future. Tamakae reserve, king street, waiuku, and central park, wood. Waiuku s movie in the park hunt for the wilderpeople is showing on the giant screen at tamakae reserve on saturday march 2nd. Waiuku is a country town in the auckland region in the north island of new zealand. Jun 26, 2016 our last stop was waiuku and some free time to explore the tamakae reserve with its heritage buildings including the old lockup, a walk alongside the estuary and admire the very attractive river lane redevelopment and landscaping. Attractions surrounding waiuku include waiuku river, karioitahi beach, tamakae reserve, glenbrook vintage railway and the manukau harbour. Situated on the tamakae reserve historical park in waiuku adjacent to the fire station. Talk of the branch line started shortly after the completion of the penrose to mercer section of the main trunk in 1875 as settlers in the area realised the prosperity that.
Waiuku, beach, fishing, tourist, information network, franklin, glenbrook vintage rail, train, awhitu, new zealand, art. This includes historic buildings on the tamakae reserve. We operate every weekend and most public holidays from labour weekend to queens birthday weekend. Friday october 12 waiuku blast to the past street party, tamakae reserve, waiuku.
The waiuku museum at king street was established in 1967. Find, compare and select educational activities in waiuku 2123. It occupies a central location in waiuku town, is near the entrance to the waiuku harbour, and opposite the popular tamakae reserve which serves as a base for the waiuku museum and other attractions. Waiuku new zealand, waiuku travel, tourism, accommodation. On 12 may 1922, the final portion of the waiuku branch line was opened for traffic.
Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Over the years the collection has been maintained by volunteers, and. Waiuku trip planner plan your waiuku vacation itinerary. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Below is a brief summary of what is available at the museum. The hotel is located at the bottom of queen street and overlooks tamakae reserve and the estuary. Top 11 hotels in new zealand you must visit storied hotels. Chiefs from this iwi signed the treaty of waitangi, probably at awhitu. Glenbrook vintage railway glenbrook, railway, vintage.
Application for land use resource consent to extend the glenbrook vintage railway line from brights road to the tamakae reserve, waiuku. Waiuku museum the coolest little museum this side of the. This goes towards the upkeep and maintenance of the buildings and collection, as the museum receives limited funding. Brochure about tamakae reserve in waiuku, new zealand. They came by ship the history of the first 100 years of the district, and bombay, the next 50yrs telling the stories of the families, clubs, farms and businesses of bombay between 1965 and 2015. At the entrance to the reserve stands a striking statue of legendary maori figure tamakae, carved from swamp kauri logs. Build a plan using waiuku trip planner and get the right plan for your holiday. The lady jane franklin botanic reserve is good for a gander, lovely views from. At the entrance to the reserve stands a striking statue of legendary maori figure tamakae.
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