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🚜🌲 Only 5 Days to Go Until Fieldays 2026! 🌲🚜The countdown is officially on! If you are heading to Mystery Creek this yea...
04/06/2026

🚜🌲 Only 5 Days to Go Until Fieldays 2026! 🌲🚜

The countdown is officially on! If you are heading to Mystery Creek this year, keep an eye out for the New Zealand Timber Museum signage inside the Fieldays Forestry Hub from June 10th to June 13th!

While our museum team won’t be there in personβ€”we’re staying back to keep the gates open for you hereβ€”our regional presence will be proudly on display.

πŸš—πŸ’¨ The Ultimate Fieldays Pit Stop
Don't just sit in the heavy highway traffic on your way home. Make us your official rest stop! Pull right off State Highway 1 in Lichfield to stretch your legs, explore our historic village, and see the incredible model layouts at Trainworld.

Best of all? You can beat the road fatigue and refuel with a hot lunch and a great barista coffee at the Redwood Cafe and Eatery. β˜•πŸ°

See our signs at the Forestry Hub, and we'll see you on your drive home!

πŸ“… Plan Your Trip
πŸ•’ Museum Hours: Open 7 Days, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

πŸš‚ Trainworld Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

πŸ“ Actual Address: 2331 State Highway 1, Lichfield (just 3 minutes south of Putāruru)

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01/06/2026

❄️ WHY NOT POP IN AND SEE US DURING THE WINTER MONTHS? ❄️

Winter is the perfect time to explore the New Zealand Timber Museum! Escape the cold outdoors and step back in time as you wander through our indoor exhibits, local history displays, and the incredible Trainworld! πŸš‚βœ¨

Whether you are looking for a weekend family day out, a school holiday activity, or just a cozy spot to break up your road trip along State Highway 1, we’ve got plenty to see and do for all ages. 🌲

Warm up with a hot drink and a delicious bite to eat at The Redwood Cafe and Eatery while you are here! β˜•πŸ°

We look forward to welcoming you soon! πŸ‘‡

πŸ“ 2331 State Highway 1, Lichfield (just outside Putāruru)

Open This King’s Birthday! πŸ‘‘βœ¨Looking for the perfect spot for a long weekend drive? The New Zealand Timber Museum is off...
31/05/2026

Open This King’s Birthday! πŸ‘‘βœ¨
Looking for the perfect spot for a long weekend drive? The New Zealand Timber Museum is officially OPEN this King's Birthday on Monday, 1st June 2026! πŸ“œπŸŒ²

Gather up the family and escape the holiday traffic by taking a relaxing stroll through our beautiful grounds, exploring our historic village buildings, and discovering the fascinating timber heritage of the South Waikato. It’s the perfect way to spend a public holiday! πŸ™ŒπŸŒΏ

πŸ“… Holiday Opening Hours:
πŸ•’ Museum Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

πŸ“ Find Us At: 2331 State Highway 1, Lichfield (just 3 minutes south of Putāruru)

πŸš— Plenty of free on-site parking available!

Make a holiday pit stop and check it out for yourself this Monday. We can't wait to welcome you! πŸ‘‹πŸ€ 

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🚜 We’re Heading to Fieldays 2026! 🚜Big news! The New Zealand Timber Museum is officially making an appearance at Mystery...
30/05/2026

🚜 We’re Heading to Fieldays 2026! 🚜
Big news! The New Zealand Timber Museum is officially making an appearance at Mystery Creek this year! 🌲✨

If you are heading along to the Southern Hemisphere's ultimate agricultural event from Wednesday 10th June to Saturday 13th June 2026, keep your eyes peeled for us! You'll find our signs and displays standing proud inside the Forestry Hub area. Be sure to check it out while you're exploring!

πŸš—πŸ’¨ Call in and see us on the way home!
While our official team will be staying back to run the museum, we are the absolute perfect pit stop on your drive back from Mystery Creek. If you're travelling along State Highway 1, break up the journey, pull over to stretch your legs, and grab a hot bite to eat!

Come explore our historic village, marvel at Trainworld, and relax at the Redwood Cafe and Eatery to beat the highway traffic fatigue. β˜•πŸ°πŸš‚

See you on the road! πŸ‘‹πŸ€ 

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πŸ‘‘ KING'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND OPEN HOURS πŸ‘‘Looking for the perfect long weekend activity? We are OPEN all King's Birthday wee...
29/05/2026

πŸ‘‘ KING'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND OPEN HOURS πŸ‘‘

Looking for the perfect long weekend activity? We are OPEN all King's Birthday weekend!

Bring the family down to explore the rich history of our region, stretch your legs around the museum village, and check out the incredible model railway display at Trainworld.

🌳 Open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday!
β˜• The Redwood Cafe and Eatery will be open onsite for your caffeine fixes and delicious lunch treats.

Make a day of it and pull in for a visitβ€”we can't wait to see you!

πŸ“ 2331 State Highway 1, Lichfield (just outside Putāruru)

πŸ‘₯ Group Outing Planned? Save 15%! πŸ‘₯Gather your friends, family, or club and head out to the New Zealand Timber Museum! I...
24/05/2026

πŸ‘₯ Group Outing Planned? Save 15%! πŸ‘₯
Gather your friends, family, or club and head out to the New Zealand Timber Museum! If you book a group of 7 or more people, you will receive a fantastic 15% discount on your admission. πŸŽŸοΈπŸ’°

Why not make a whole day of it? There is so much to see and do right here on-site:

πŸš‚ Explore Trainworld: Marvel at the largest and most intricate model railway display in the country!

Trainworld Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🍽️ Relax at the Redwood Cafe and Eatery: Take a break and treat yourselves to a delicious lunch, barista coffee, or sweet treat. It's the perfect spot to refuel during your visit! β˜•πŸ°

Whether you're a car club, a senior group, a big family, or just a bunch of mates looking for a great day trip, we have your perfect itinerary ready to go.

πŸ“… Plan Your Day Trip
πŸ•’ Museum Hours: Open 7 Days, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: 2331 State Highway 1, Lichfield (just 3 minutes south of Putāruru)

Gather your crew and swing on by to check it out for yourselves this week! We can't wait to welcome your group. πŸ‘‹πŸ€ 

πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏπŸŒ²πŸš‚πŸ”βœ¨

King’s Birthday Weekend is Just Around the Corner! Looking for the perfect long weekend activity? The New Zealand Timber...
21/05/2026

King’s Birthday Weekend is Just Around the Corner!
Looking for the perfect long weekend activity? The New Zealand Timber Museum will be OPEN this King's Birthday on Monday 1st June 2026! πŸ“œβœ¨

There are only a few days left until the long weekend, so start planning your road trip now. Whether you are travelling through the South Waikato or looking for a fantastic family day out, come on in, stretch your legs, and explore our rich local history.

We can't wait to celebrate the long weekend with you! πŸ₯³πŸ™Œ

πŸ“… King's Birthday Opening Hours:
πŸ•’ Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: 2331 State Highway 1, Lichfield (just 3 minutes south of Putāruru)

See you all very soon! πŸ‘‹πŸ€ 

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19/05/2026

πŸš‚ All Aboard for Trainworld! πŸš‚

Did you know that Trainworld is proudly located right here inside the New Zealand Timber Museum? It features the largest and most immersive model railway display in the country, showcasing intricately detailed native forests, historic logging layouts, and working sawmills in miniature! It is an absolute must-see for families, train enthusiasts, and kids of all ages.

Bring the whole family down and see the magic for yourselfβ€”we can't wait to see you soon! πŸ™Œβœ¨ πŸ“…

Plan Your VisitπŸ•’ Trainworld Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Note: The main Museum is open 7 days, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
πŸ“ Actual Address: 2331 State Highway 1, Lichfield (just 3 minutes south of Putāruru)
πŸš— Parking: Plenty of free on-site parking available!
Pop in for a look, explore our historic village, and grab a bite at the cafΓ© while you're here! β˜•πŸ°
Out πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏπŸš‚πŸŒ²

πŸ‘‘ Open This King's Birthday! πŸ‘‘Looking for the perfect spot to visit over the long weekend? The New Zealand Timber Museum...
18/05/2026

πŸ‘‘ Open This King's Birthday! πŸ‘‘
Looking for the perfect spot to visit over the long weekend? The New Zealand Timber Museum will be OPEN on King's Birthday, Monday 1st June 2026! πŸ—“οΈβœ¨

If you're looking to escape the house, stretch your legs, or take a fascinating trip down memory lane, come on down and explore our rich local heritage and beautiful grounds. It's a wonderful way to spend a relaxing holiday Monday with the family. πŸͺ΅πŸ“œ

πŸ“… King's Birthday Opening Hours
πŸ•’ Museum Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: 2331 State Highway 1, Lichfield (just 3 minutes south of Putāruru)

πŸš— Plenty of free parking on-site!

Gather up the family and swing by for a wander through historyβ€”we can't wait to welcome you! πŸ‘‹πŸ€ 

πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏπŸŒ²β˜€οΈπŸ›οΈ

Address

2331 State Highway 1
Putararu
3482

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+6478837621

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