Visit Claphams National Clock Museum and Gift Shop 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 and 30 Jun for stocktake).
Conveniently located at the Whangarei Town Basin, opposite Distinction Whangarei Hotel.
For more information please visit www.claphamsclocks.com or contact our Distinction Whangarei Hotel team who can assist with information and bookings.