Owaka Museum | Wahi Kahuika - The Meeting Place
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S 46° 26.989 E 169° 39.667
59G E 397170 N 4855101
Covering 200 years of history in the Catlins, this museum has a wide range of topics starting from the days Maori-European contact.
Waymark Code: WM7286
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 08/22/2009
Views: 3
From the brochure "Clutha District Museums":
"Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika - the Meeting Place opened in October 2007 and is situated in the centre of Owaka.
"The museum provides a window on what made the Catlins the place it is today. Multi-media exhibitions present storeis on Maori and pioneers, shipping, farming, forestry, rail, military and life in general enhanced by Catlins' collection items."
Theme: Cultural history
Street Address: 10 Campbell Street
Owaka
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation: Weekdays - 9.30 am to 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Weekends - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
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