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Designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser and featuring his art. Also houses the Wairau Māori Art Gallery. Allow 1-1.5 hours.
The Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery is an art and cultural centre in Whangārei, New Zealand. It is the conception of artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who lived near Kawakawa for 30 years, and was first designed in 1993. The project proved controversial and was considered and rejected a number of times until it was approved by a binding referendum in June 2015. The centre opened on 20 February 2022 with the inaugural exhibition, Puhi Ariki, curated by Nigel Borell.
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One of the largest collections of clocks in the southern hemisphere.
Spectacular subtropical plantings in a terraced amphitheatre with a lake fed by two waterfalls. The cafe and its food is excellent too.
Known as the most photogenic waterfall in New Zealand, dropping 25 m into a beautiful bush-fringed pool.
Museum with exhibits relating to Whangarei and Northland, a kiwi aviary and a heritage park of historic buildings.
The closest beach and very popular with families for a swim at the weekend. Has a playground and toilets.