Reviews of The New Zealand Timber Museum. (Museum) in Putāruru (Waikato).

The New Zealand Timber Museum

198 Reviews

79 Comments

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Museum

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History museum

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2331 State Highway 1, Lichfield 3482, New Zealand

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Information of The New Zealand Timber Museum, Museum in Putāruru (Waikato)

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Reviews of The New Zealand Timber Museum

S. W.

If you're into machinery then it's great, it's great that the kids can climb in and over the big stuff. Would be great if there was a little more interpretation for those of us who haven't worked in the timber industry 😀 like how did the use that? What was that for?

P. T.

Great should be on your must see for all the family and take a picnic. Great if kids could see modern equipment at a sawmill so they can compare how hard it would of been for our forefathers. Could do with more information on some of the tools and equipment such as the acetylene gas making gear but well worth the stop.

C. L.

Great museum with plenty of reading material to browse through. Loads of old chainsaws from way back, must have been strong men to left them. Enjoyed the viewing!

R. D.

Extensive collection of Timber milling machinery and local timber history. I particularly liked the traction engine. I wonder if an interesting addition would be a display on future green technologies such as wood pellets that will replace coal fired boilers. What about a return to steam powered saw mills?

K. K.

Nice collections of old timbers instruments and saw mills instruments. Some tracktors I never seen before. I love this place for entertainment and experience of timbers systems. But they were closed before 3:30pm that day. So please give them a confirmation call before you go over there. Is they open or not. Unfortunately we didn’t see the inside of the museum houses. We will go again next time.

S. H.

It was very educational, it's a walk through history. My family and I learnt allot visiting here, the staff are friendly and helpful.. Loved learning about Putaruru

T. F.

A well presented insight into the early NZ timber industry. Good tribute to former axemen.

S. P.

Great selection of historic timber relics

A. G.

Had driven past this place countless times until recently when I brought two people here on a visit very recently. Definitely worthwhile!

G. A.

Great collection of equipment from the early settlers through to the 70's which showcase how NZ grew from simple logging through to sophisticated wood processing. Fantastic historical records from several companies, mostly in the Waikato & Bay of Plenty with a few from the King Country. Recommended.

R. D. R.

A very organized place to (which I attended ) a wedding, lovely area. I would like to see this place have a Cafe..Restaurant...would invite people to really to vist this place. Museum to look throughout of was history for very keen people to go to then enjoy.

F. L. B.

Nice place with a bit pricy for what you get to see.

R. R.

Well worth a visit if you want to know some history of the NZ Timber industry. I’ve driven past 1000 times and decided to call in and check it out. Well worth while.

D. H.

Great place to take the grandchildren.

D.

Having worked at T.T.T sawmill for 13 yrs and then driving the logstacker in the mill logyard for 15yrs was finally a pleasure to browse through all the memorabilia on show at the museum was really enjoyable great to look at the old photos and models of all the old mills in and around our district... Thankyou

H. M.

Came here to attend a wedding. Unfortunately I didn't visit the museum itself but everything was amazing the grounds are tidy and such.

J. C.

Loved the experience looking into the history of timber! Loved the displays and historical facts. Will definately be back!😃

n. m.

Great displays and history of the early days. The cafe is currently closed for renovations but from what I saw it will be well worth it when finished.

M. T.

This is such an interesting place to visit. The tour guide who by the way is a volunteer at the museum was very informative. They work very hard restoring and building little areas within the museum. Highly recommended

M. E.

I Entertained 60+ at the fifth wheel shuffle for 5 days what a time everyone had started at3pm finished at 10.30 PM each day what a blast.a really great venue the hall and amenities are first class.the museum is well worth a visit.you won't be disappointed.

A. E.

Allow plenty of time here if you are interested in machinery or the history of timber. The only down side was the small area of taxidermy which is not kept in a way that taxidermy should, in a really disheveled state.

S. M.

Great place to stop on a long drive. Lots of interesting exhibits. Even when closed there's some attractions still able to be viewed and played upon by children.

U. S.

Fantastic place to stop along SH1

L. L.

What an awesome venue, wonderful manager, so helpful and Andrea big thank you

M. B.

Cool old equipment to look at

A. F.

Bob, Colleen, Basil. Thank you so much for the hospitality. You're such gems. What a super cool place.

P. B.

A fantastic display of new Zealand's early timber milling history and everything that became part of it.

J. W.

Needs a bit of a clean up and control the birds. Even just a sweep wouldnt hurt. Maybe good qualified leadership is needed.

K. H.

Well worth a visit. Lots of good local history to see here.

A. A.

WOW. Stunning, an absolute credit to all involved. Well worth a visit.

B. M.

Really interesting machines and displays. Friendly folk

Z. K.

Was good if your into this sort of thing definitely needs more support from the public to keep this running and maintained

A. S.

Awesome, the people here are very helpful and informative,

L. D.

Quiet place with heaps of local history

S. B.

Great place . Was here for a wedding and the little chapel was amazing

J. S. M. V.

Nice place i loved. Id you like chainsaws and machines it's gonna like you.

M. H.

A lot of can do Kiwi History here, not to mention a awesome collection of old and vintage logging saws

J. A.

Amazing place to visit. Lots of history there

J. C.

Interesting, like old machinery, maybe needed to be a bit more interactive

a. b.

Very open venue for private and public events!

C. B.

Best timber museum in the South waikato

J. M.

Great history of the logging industry in the South Waikato

J. H.

All good what a great reflection of the South Waikato District

T. J.

It holds the story's about the history of the South Waikato and the Forest & Timber industry's.

D. L.

great! ... staff very friendly & informative

S. R.

Worth a stop in your travels, interesting

J. R.

Historically a place where knowledge is the key.😎🦁🤩👌👌👌👌👌👌

K.

Interesting tour of timber milling in nz

J. O.

A great of history under re development.

M. W.

Visit this place. Its very cool.

M. C.

The Artifacts and information was stupendous

j. g.

Awesome place to visit

T. N.

Awesome place

G. P.

Great. Venue

C. H.

Was interesting place

H. N.

Loved lt

C. B.

Interesting place to visit

J. L.

An unusual piece of history

m.

Very interesting

r. t.

Very interesting

C. T.

Amazing

A.

Always enjoy a look see up here. Very helpful in my hunt for anzac info

A.

Excellent store of History.

M.

(Translated) Nice museum. You have to stop there if you pass by. This allows for a pleasant break. The museum is immediately on the side of the road. In addition, this museum allows you to realize how to live in New Zealand not so long ago. The welcome is friendly. (Original) Musée sympa. Il faut s'y arrêter si on passe devant. Cela permet de faire une agréable pause. Le musée se trouve immédiatement au bord de la route. En plus, ce musée permet de se rendre compte de la façon de vivre en nouvelle Zélande il n'y a pas si longtemps. L'accueil est sympathique.

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(Translated) Good museum (Original) 좋은 박물관

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