Beautiful kauri wood on display and the history lovingly explained in this small gallery and... read more
This is a favourite spot to take friends when they come to stay to see a woodturner at work and... read more
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Beautiful kauri wood on display and the history lovingly explained in this small gallery and studio. These folks know and love their wood. They have used so much skill to turn and present the kauri to its best. Really uplifting. Its free to look and...More
thanks David for your kind words. Rick and I really enjoy meeting people and telling our story of how the kauri became buried in the swamplands here, how we dug the kauri, got it carbon dated (3860 years buried) how we dry it and then...More
This is a favourite spot to take friends when they come to stay to see a woodturner at work and some beautiful examples of his work to buy and take home to Europe, Canada & Australia.One does get the chance to speak to him and...More
Hi and thank you very much for your nice feedback. We enjoy telling the stories of our ancient kauri wood, how it was recovered from swampland here and then dried and turned by Rick. Hope to see you again. Cheers, Sue and Rick
Bought a lovely wood jar and had it shipped home. Arrived quickly and very well packaged. Have had many compliments on it, love the history behind the wood being 3800 years old.More
Hi and thanks for the feedback on our gallery on trip advisor. Always nice to hear from our customers who purchase some of our ancient kauri art pieces or functional pieces. We hope you get many happy years of enjoyment. Thanks, Sue and Rick Taylor...More
Stopped in for directions and ended up buying two bowls made out of 2,000 year old Kauri wood. Met the wood master, Rick Taylor and listened to how he found the wood and has been making high quality Kauri products for over forty years. Had...More
Hi and thanks for taking the time to place a review on trip advisor and especially for purchasing two of our ancient kauri bowls - helps to keep a kiwi artist continue working. All the best for your travels. Regards from Sue and Rick Taylor,...More
A typical tourist spot with beautiful wood gifts with big prices. Lots of variety of different wood carved items.More
Hi Dianne - thanks for taking the time to put your review on TripAdvisor regarding The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. We enjoy having visitors and we try and pass on the story of how we recovered the Ancient Kauri from swampland nearby, how we...More
Neat stop on our way to Waimoua Forest. The story of where these pieces of wood originated was quite fascinating and to hold wood pieces made from something thousands of years old was neat. Ended up purchasing a beautiful piece to bring home. Yes, as...More
hi and thanks for your comments - we try and have the very best ancient kauri wood for our unique products so that every piece is not like any other piece. Thanks for purchasing a piece and supporting a New Zealand artist.
Although expensive, the items for sale are beautifully made. We purchased an important birthday present here & are delighted with it. Well worth a visit, even if just looking.
hi and thank you for visiting and for taking the time to add a review for our business The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio, regards Sue and Rick Taylor
You don't have to be a woodturner to appreciate the art in making something from nature shine - this is a great place to see what a tree can hide behind the barkMore
Hi and thanks for taking the time to add a comment. Glad you enjoy our ancient kauri wood and art pieces, yep, the wood of the ancient kauri trees can be beautiful, fiddleback grain, green, brown and golden colours, and Rick enjoys creating his platters,...More
A friendly chat that was informative on the age of different pieces of wood depending on which swamp the wood came from. Prices similar to high end shops around the country. Nice to see the wood turners work space.More
Hi and thanks for taking the time to add a review for our Kauri Gallery and working studio. We love sharing the story of our ancient kauri - amazing wood that it is and sooo old, most of ours is 3860 years buried and some...More
I love wood and wood turned products. This gallery did not disappoint. It is true that the prices are very expensive but considering the age of the kauri wood used that is not a surprise. The pieces are unique. You are able to get any...More
Hi Thanks Lyndel for your lovely review - was great to have you visit - your parcel is on the way. Maybe we will see you back here again. You can always check out our website and purchase more. Cheers Sue and Rick Taylor
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