Archaeology: Beneath Your Feet Exhibition
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135 Roche Street, , Te Awamutu
A Landscape Shaped by Centuries.
The Waipā District is far more than rolling farmland and quiet river plains. It is a deeply layered cultural landscape where generations of human activity, innovation, and connection are written into the land itself.
This exhibition invites visitors to explore the Waipā District as a living cultural heartland, where archaeology offers insight into centuries of Māori life, movement, and relationship with the river. Through artefacts, landscapes, and stories, it reveals how the past continues to shape identity, memory, and place in the present.
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Free
Proximity to Airport:
30 mins drive from Hamilton International Airport, 2.5 hour drive from Auckland International Airport
Proximity To Coach Terminal:
Bus Terminal 15 mins walk from the Te Awamutu Museum
Parking:
Free car, mobility and bus parking
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