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This beautiful, multi-cultural place celebrates diversity. Discover Māori, Dutch and pioneering history, in an exquisite setting. Museums, a gallery, exhibitions, a library and heritage centre let visitors reflect on their own family roots.
This unique visitor hub has won top ‘excellence’ museum and architecture awards. Come and experience world-class, in a small heritage town. Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom has two Museums and a classy Art Gallery.
Or spend a day in Te Awahou Riverside Cultural Park, with plenty to explore for young and old. Two cafes have yummie treats, meals and great coffee on offer. Māori, Dutch and heritage displays combine in smart story-telling. Climb a traditional windmill, or hear the century-old flax stripper machine roar.
Explore stories that reflect the beauty of our diverse nation. Here, different strands of culture and language are woven together into one exceptional place. It’s a living, breathing celebration of culture, identity and diversity.
