Paekakariki History Trail

The Paekakariki History Group in conjunction with the Station Museum and Community Trust are currently working on creating a History Trail around the village area.

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

See our stories at the station

explore the station precinct

climb the signal box stairs

view the story panels

visit Kakariki Books

Enjoy the village

great food, tea, coffee and pub 

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

Paekakariki Station Museum ~ Adjacent to State Highway 1, Paekakariki ~ stationmaster@stationmuseum.co.nz

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