Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:33
Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
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WAIKOUAITI COAST
HERITAGE CENTRE
'Leading the past into the future'
The
Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
is East Otago’s leading regional museum. In addition to a collection of over 19,000 items, it hosts an information centre, offers a genealogy research service & sells document and photographic reproductions.
The gallery/gift shop offers a selection of paintings, craft work, souvenirs and gift lines, many made by talented local craftspeople.
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Collections
Our collections contain over 19,000 items that span eight principal areas:
Johnny Jones
Family histories
WWI memorabilia
Seacliff Hospital ephemera
Maritime history miscellany
Industrial and agricultural implements
Domestic equipment and furnishings
Archaic and classic Maori artefacts
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Genealogy Research
Are you related to Johnny Jones or other notable local forebears?
Do you have a family connection within Waikouaiti and want to find out more?
The Waikouaiti Heritage Centre offers a personalised genealogy research service.
Our genealogy service is in hot demand with people keen to find out about their forbear’s connection to the area.
Learn more
Waikouaiti,
The Birthplace of Otago
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Opening hours
Wednesday & Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm
(Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Entry Fee
Entry to the gift shop, gallery and heritage display is free
These services are located in the new building behind the old BNZ Bank building
Guided tours of the BNZ Bank are
$5.00 per adult (free for children under 16 years old)
Please arrange tours at the rear building
2
00 Main Road
(access from Kildare Street)
Waikouaiti 9510
Otago
New Zealand
View Map
Located in the building at the rear of the former BNZ building
Visitor Survey
Please take a moment to complete a short survey on the museum.
Complete Survey
© 2026
All Rights Reserved | Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
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Email Us
WAIKOUAITI COAST
HERITAGE CENTRE
'Leading the past into the future'
The
Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
is East Otago’s leading regional museum. In addition to a collection of over 19,000 items, it hosts an information centre, offers a genealogy research service & sells document and photographic reproductions.
The gallery/gift shop offers a selection of paintings, craft work, souvenirs and gift lines, many made by talented local craftspeople.
Give Feedback
Collections
Our collections contain over 19,000 items that span eight principal areas:
Johnny Jones
Family histories
WWI memorabilia
Seacliff Hospital ephemera
Maritime history miscellany
Industrial and agricultural implements
Domestic equipment and furnishings
Archaic and classic Maori artefacts
View Collections
Button
Button
Button
Button
Button
Button
Button
Button
Button
Genealogy Research
Are you related to Johnny Jones or other notable local forebears?
Do you have a family connection within Waikouaiti and want to find out more?
The Waikouaiti Heritage Centre offers a personalised genealogy research service.
Our genealogy service is in hot demand with people keen to find out about their forbear’s connection to the area.
Learn more
Waikouaiti,
The Birthplace of Otago
Button
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Opening hours
Wednesday & Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm
(Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Entry Fee
Entry to the gift shop, gallery and heritage display is free
These services are located in the new building behind the old BNZ Bank building
Guided tours of the BNZ Bank are
$5.00 per adult (free for children under 16 years old)
Please arrange tours at the rear building
2
00 Main Road
(access from Kildare Street)
Waikouaiti 9510
Otago
New Zealand
View Map
Located in the building at the rear of the former BNZ building
Visitor Survey
Please take a moment to complete a short survey on the museum.
Complete Survey
© 2026
All Rights Reserved | Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre
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