Butler Point Whaling Museum, Maritime museum in Hihi, New Zealand.
The Butler Point Whaling Museum displays a restored whaling boat, harpoons, and equipment used during the region's maritime operations in Doubtless Bay.
The museum includes two buildings from the 1840s: William Butler's house and a Church Missionary Society house relocated from Waimate Mission.
The exhibitions present artifacts and information about the whaling industry's influence on local communities and New Zealand's maritime development.
Visitors need to schedule appointments for guided tours of the museum complex, which includes access to the historical buildings and surrounding gardens.
The museum grounds contain a pōhutukawa tree with a 10.9-meter circumference, measuring among the largest specimens in New Zealand.
GPS coordinates: -34.98410,173.53650
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:11
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