Rakiura Museum/Te Puka O Te Waka

Rakiura Museum/Te Puka O Te Waka Rakiura Museum - Te Puka o Te Waka, Rakiura/Stewart Island, New Zealand. Recommended viewing time 45-60 minutes.

Situated in Oban township, Stewart Island, the Rakiura Museum houses an extensive collection of items and photographs showcasing Stewart Island's early history. Enjoy exhibition displays about early settlement on Rakiura, whaling & sealing, boat building, sawmilling, mutton-birding, schools, transport and tourism. Information is presented in the gallery using traditional displays, interactive media, visual touch screens and oral histories. Adult entry $10.00
Children (under 16 years) Free

Hot of the press - and just out the box. We are excited to have Jess's new book Parrot Heaven available for sale at the ...
08/01/2026

Hot of the press - and just out the box. We are excited to have Jess's new book Parrot Heaven available for sale at the Rakiura Museum. Better still Jess has kindly signed each copy personally. This is the much anticipated sequel to her "A Runner's Guide to Rakiura" printed in 2022. Come on in and get yours today! $38.00

George Middleton Turner -Vintage camera studies - Sets C, D and E only available for purchase $50.00 - Pick up only. Lim...
18/12/2025

George Middleton Turner -Vintage camera studies - Sets C, D and E only available for purchase $50.00 - Pick up only. Limited quantities.

George Middleton Turner - Vintage Camera Studies - c1940's Set E - 12 image per set 8.5cm x 6.5cm - $50.00 - Postal opti...
18/12/2025

George Middleton Turner - Vintage Camera Studies - c1940's
Set E - 12 image per set 8.5cm x 6.5cm - $50.00 - Postal option unavailable - Pick up only. Limited quantity of stock.

George Middleton Turner - Vintage Camera Studies - c1940's Set C - 12 image per set 8.5cm x 6.5cm - $50.00 - Postal opti...
18/12/2025

George Middleton Turner - Vintage Camera Studies - c1940's
Set C - 12 image per set 8.5cm x 6.5cm - $50.00 - Postal option unavailable - Pick up only. Limited quantity of stock.

George Middleton Turner - Vintage Camera Studies - c1940's Set D - 12 image per set 8.5cm x 6.5cm - $50.00 - Postal opti...
18/12/2025

George Middleton Turner - Vintage Camera Studies - c1940's
Set D - 12 image per set 8.5cm x 6.5cm - $50.00 - Postal option unavailable - Pick up only. Limited quantity of stock.

If you haven't been to the Museum for a while perhaps a visit to our retail section before Christmas may be just the tic...
10/12/2025

If you haven't been to the Museum for a while perhaps a visit to our retail section before Christmas may be just the ticket. We have new stock arriving regularly, modest prices and a good assortment of gift items. 10.00am-4.00pm Monday-Friday; 10.00am-3.00pm Saturday and Sunday.

365 Positive Thoughts Flip Book $22.00 Who doesn't need a boost now and then? A perfect gift, chock full of optimism and...
10/12/2025

365 Positive Thoughts Flip Book $22.00 Who doesn't need a boost now and then? A perfect gift, chock full of optimism and encouragement.

For the littlies. $30.00 This special collection contains six of Hairy Maclary's rollicking adventures: Hairy Maclary fr...
10/12/2025

For the littlies. $30.00 This special collection contains six of Hairy Maclary's rollicking adventures: Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, Hairy Maclary's Bone, Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper, Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness, Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack, Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks.

New in stock! $40.00 Queenstown author Peta Carey has one piece of advice for anyone sitting down to read her fourth bo...
10/12/2025

New in stock! $40.00 Queenstown author Peta Carey has one piece of advice for anyone sitting down to read her fourth book, The Hollows Boys."You’ll probably need some tissues." Deer recovery era explored in book. 'The Hollows Boys' is the story of the helicopter deer recovery era in Fiordland, told through the lives of three brothers, Gary, Mark and Kim Hollows. There is the usual dare-devil 'boy's own adventure' side of the story. There is extreme competition between pilots and huge sums of money at stake.

New in stock - The perfect gift for star gazers! Southern Skies Star Chart $22.00, Southern Nights Hardback Book $65.00,...
19/11/2025

New in stock - The perfect gift for star gazers! Southern Skies Star Chart $22.00, Southern Nights Hardback Book $65.00, The Collins Guide to the Night Sky $25.00, Matariki Tea Towel $25.00.

The Stewart Islanders by Olga Sansom. Limited stock available $50.00. A perennial favourite for ex Stewart Islanders, al...
19/11/2025

The Stewart Islanders by Olga Sansom. Limited stock available $50.00. A perennial favourite for ex Stewart Islanders, always sought after in second hand book shops. First published in 1970, this out of print book has been reprinted by Cadsonbury Publications.

Fun fact.. from today there are only 38 sleeps until Christmas Day. Looking for a good read to gift to a special loved o...
18/11/2025

Fun fact.. from today there are only 38 sleeps until Christmas Day. Looking for a good read to gift to a special loved one. Ruth Shaw's "Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World" is a great read. Save 20% off the retail price - was $40 now only $32.00 while stocks last. Come in a grab this deal. 📖📚❤️

Address

11 Main Road
Half-Moon Bay
9818

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+6432191221

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