Waimate Maritime Museums
Waimate is a rural town located just over 45 kilometres from Timaru, in the Canterbury region. Waimate is known for its population of Bennett's wallabies, introduced from Australia. more
Waimate maritime museums showcase New Zealand's maritime history, and display objects and exhibits relating to ships, shipwrecks, whaling, fishing, Maori artifacts and nautical travel on seas and lakes. A maritime museum in Waimate may also include historic ship relics, ship replicas, slideshows, video shows, and the opportunity to sail on a heritage vessel.
Select Maritime Museums in Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand, from the list below. Alternatively select a different Canterbury area.