Golden Bay Museum

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This small museum's standout exhibits include a diorama depicting Abel Tasman’s 1642 landing, and some dubious human taxidermy. Ask about the albatross, and look out for the whale skeleton currently on the cards – it's to be installed in the renovated room at the front.

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