Visit Claphams National Clock Museum and Gift Shop, New Zealand's national clock museum and experience the intrigue of a building filled with more than a thousand ticking and chiming clocks and like-gadgets that trace the human development of time keeping, believed to be the largest collection of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere.
From ancient sun dials and water clocks to singing birds and dancing ballerinas, and even clocks that make tea – every piece in the collection has a story to tell.
Whether you're a curious traveller, a family looking for fun, or a horology enthusiast, Claphams offers a fascinating journey through the ages of timekeeping.
Kids love the popular clock hunt, a playful challenge that leads them through the museum as they search for quirky and unusual timepieces.
Explore the gift shop to find clocks, watches, jewellery, puzzles, New Zealand-themed gifts and more.
Open 9am to 4.30pm daily (closed 25 Dec for Christmas Day & 30 Jun for stocktake).
Located at the Whangarei Town Basin, a convenient 10 minutes walk from Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei.
Contact our friendly Discovery Settlers Hotel team for more information on Claphams National Clock Museum or any other Whangarei activities and attractions.