Otaki Heritage | Dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Ōtaki
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Otaki Heritage | Dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Ōtaki
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Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Discover, learn & explore
Ōtaki's rich heritage
OUR LATEST
EXHIBITION
IS NOW ON!
About us
Ōtaki Heritage is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of the local area. Our museum is home to a variety of exhibitions and collections that tell the stories of the area's past and present.
Whether you're a local or a tourist, you're sure to find something of interest when you visit the Ōtaki Heritage Museum.
More
Journals
Volume 46: The 2025 Ōtaki Historical Journal is available.
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JOURNAL INDEX
What's happening?
Ōtaki Heritage's What's Happening page is your go-to source for the latest information about our exhibitions, educational programs, events, and more. Keep up to date with the exciting happenings here at the Museum and be the first to know about upcoming events. Follow us on social media for the latest updates, and check back here often for new announcements
News
Anzac Opening Hours
We’re closed Saturday 25 th , Anzac Day, open as usual Thursday and Friday, usual hours. Anzac Day, 1932, looking east down Main Street past the War Memorial
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Photo gallery
The gallery is loaded with some of the hundreds of historical images in our collection. We invite you to browse through them and contact us if there are any you would like a copy of.
View our Photo's
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Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Children swimming at Ōtaki Beach with Kāpiti Island in the background, 1932.
Ox-drawn cart, piled with railway sleepers, near the Wellington-Manawatu Railway line. Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company.
Postcard of Mill Road/Main Street Otaki looking east, with linesmen working on telegraph lines. Family Hotel on left and Bills & Roxburgh's family store on right. Photo was taken before 1909.
Discover, learn & explore
Ōtaki's rich heritage
OUR LATEST
EXHIBITION
IS NOW ON!
About us
Ōtaki Heritage is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of the local area. Our museum is home to a variety of exhibitions and collections that tell the stories of the area's past and present.
Whether you're a local or a tourist, you're sure to find something of interest when you visit the Ōtaki Heritage Museum.
More
Journals
Volume 46: The 2025 Ōtaki Historical Journal is available.
ORDER NOW
JOURNAL INDEX
What's happening?
Ōtaki Heritage's What's Happening page is your go-to source for the latest information about our exhibitions, educational programs, events, and more. Keep up to date with the exciting happenings here at the Museum and be the first to know about upcoming events. Follow us on social media for the latest updates, and check back here often for new announcements
News
Anzac Opening Hours
We’re closed Saturday 25 th , Anzac Day, open as usual Thursday and Friday, usual hours. Anzac Day, 1932, looking east down Main Street past the War Memorial
ohs491
Photo gallery
The gallery is loaded with some of the hundreds of historical images in our collection. We invite you to browse through them and contact us if there are any you would like a copy of.
View our Photo's
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