Paekakariki Station Museum

About Paekakariki Station Museum

”The Paekakariki Station Museum is administered by the Paekakariki Station Precinct Trust who are a c Our Story Paekakariki was a railway town the home of Ngati Haumia a stop on the old coach road a camp for 15000 US Marines Paekakariki is a day at the beach a haven for city workers the home of Steam Incorporated a community of artists and writers the starting point for “Station To Station” Te Araroa walking track Enjoy the village great food, tea, coffee, pub and cinema arts and craft shops picnic at the beach, breathe the sea air stroll in Queen Elizabeth Park inspect Steam Locomotives and Carriages at Steam Incorporated wander around the Paekakariki Arts Walk and view the poetry panels and mural See our stories at the station explore the station precinct climb the signal box stairs view the story panels visit Kakariki Books Learn the story of the Station Bell that went to war. Watch the model train run around the roof top layout. Examine three different railway velocipedes that are on display Read about local iwi Ngati Haumia and tribal warrior Te Rauparaha Lest we forget - Research local men’s war records in easily accessed clear folders Observe how cooking was prepared in most houses of the early 19th century Listen to stories from people who witnessed the 15,000 odd marines that were in 3 camps in the Paekakariki area during WW11 – 1942-44 Read more

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