Down the Rabbit Hole – A Wonderland Experience
July 18, 2025

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Down the Rabbit Hole – A Wonderland Experience

Jul 18, 2025 | Events, Past Events

Join us as we go DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE into Wonderland and beyond 🐇

It will be a fun, interactive evening – BUT can you beat the Queen of Hearts??? ♥️♠️♦️♣️

🗓️ Saturday 2nd August 2025
⏰ 6:00 – 8:30pm
🎟️ $40 per ticket – tickets available from the Museum
🫖Refreshments included in ticket price
🎩 Dressing up optional but encouraged
🏆Prizes on the night

Funds from the evening will go towards the ‘Let’s Get Becs to Belgium’ fundraising drive – for more information on this amazing opportunity for Becs check out the link below.
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Very interesting Museum, was great to learn about the rich history of the area. It’s well set out and well presented. Recommend visiting when in Whitianga

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Really awesome little museum. I was pleasantly surprised with the array of different things on display. They also had a treasure hunt for the children which was really cool and my son won a small prize! Definitely worth a look through on a rainy day

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We’ll set out and interesting museum. Lovely staff and the gift shop has something for everyone. New exhibitions to keep me coming back.

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