Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( www.whangareiartmuseum.co.nz ; The Hub, Town Basin; admission by donation; 10am-4pm) Accessed
through the Hub information centre ( Click here ) , Whangarei's public gallery has an inter-
esting permanent collection, the star of which is a 1904 Maori portrait by Goldie. Also
planned is a new Hundertwasser Art Centre , based on architectural plans by the late Austrian
artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser. See www.hundertwasser.co.nz for details of the cam-
paign to raise support and funding of the project. A model of the proposed building is in
the information centre.
Clapham's Clocks
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( www.claphamsclocks.com ; Town Basin; adult/child $8/4; 9am-5pm) This very interesting collection of
1400 ticking, gonging and cuckooing timepieces constitutes the National Clock Museum.
MUSEUM
City Centre
Old Library Arts Centre
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GALLERY
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( www.oldlibrary.org.nz ; 7 Rust Ave; 10am-4pm Tue-Thu) The work of local artists is exhib-
ited in this wonderful art-deco building. Check the website for occasional concerts. Set
between the old and new libraries is Pou MAP GOOGLE MAP , an intriguing sculpture consist-
ing of 10 large poles carved with Maori, Polynesian, Celtic, Croatian and Korean motifs.
Grab an interpretive pamphlet from the library.
Botanica & Cafler Park
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GARDENS
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(First Ave & Water St; 10am-4pm) Native ferns, tropical plants and cacti are displayed
in this little council-run fernery, set on the edge of cute Cafler Park. The park encloses the
Waiarohia Stream and includes a rose garden and a scented garden.
Surrounds
Abbey Caves
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