Historic Sites in Auckland

Historic Sites in Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Historic Sites

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  • DenverJim48
    Englewood, CO261 contributions
    Wonderful place to visit. Great historical perspective of New Zealand settlers. Lots of buildings to wander to and through.
    Written March 26, 2023
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  • ITRT
    Virginia38,544 contributions
    A visit to Parnell Village will surprise you to know it was once a Bohemian paradise. Today it is gentrified and known for its wonderful restaurants, charming cafes, and expensive shops. Parnell was established as New Zealand’s first suburb in 1841. It is filled with many ivy-covered buildings and narrow brick lanes. Worth taking the time to explore this delightful village.
    Written April 27, 2023
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  • Erin B
    33 contributions
    We has a lovely time wandering around this garden. The Cafe was sweet, with tasty food and a beautiful view when sitting in the courtyard. It was a beautiful way to spend an afternoon and the view from the Hillary Heights walk was nice.
    Written February 28, 2023
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  • Saintjoan2001
    Sydney, Australia1,522 contributions
    We walked past this place and we were admiring the beautiful building .it was lovely to see it at night too as it looks so beautiful at both times
    Written September 19, 2019
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  • Stephanie W
    Basingstoke, UK3 contributions
    Christopher one of the guides gave us a very interesting and knowledgable talk about both the house and the family. Alfred Buckland the original owner led a very interesting life and many children. We both really enjoyed the visit.
    Written April 28, 2023
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  • JunkmanNZ
    Auckland52 contributions
    We were here so went to visit. It was nicely laid out. Got to see a number of "how it was back then" rooms.

    Quite a bit of information about each room and lots of details about the progress of the renovation. There are still more rooms that they are planning to work on, but these will just add to what is already there, and didn't mean that anything felt missed out.
    Written December 18, 2022
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  • David J
    Tauranga, New Zealand2 contributions
    Beautiful historic homestead, packed with fascinating memorabilia. A real gem. Set in amazing surroundings, a must see if you are in the area. Highly recommended!
    Written May 7, 2021
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  • ShazNz
    Auckland, New Zealand22 contributions
    Amazing. Short easy walk to see all of East Auckland and the harbour. Easy parking, great Xmas lights too
    Written October 30, 2021
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  • Linda
    Silverdale, New Zealand4 contributions
    We have family living in the Silverdale area, so we decided to come visit the pioneer village. It was well curated and cared for. It was a nice way to spend a Sunday morning learning about early settlers in New Zealand. It’s easy, quick, and extremely pleasant.
    Written April 11, 2021
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  • Suet Suet
    Hong Kong, China126 contributions
    Cottage is only open on Sunday but we visited on a Saturday so we could only look at it from the outside. Looked a bit dusty but generally well maintained.

    I would also suggest visiting Kinder House situated just 10min walk upslope from Ewelme Cottage if you're looking for more historic tours!
    Written July 4, 2018
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  • punkingirl2013
    Auckland, New Zealand215 contributions
    THis is like a mini museum with heaps to see and learn. Only asking for a donation and very inforative people to tell you about the history of Pukekohe. Check online for opening hours.
    Written December 10, 2019
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  • JimCinNZ
    North Shore, New Zealand57 contributions
    This is a great place to take the dog for a walk, or to show visitors the magnificent views out over the Gulf. The council promised to start repairs on the stairway down to the beach in February and have it finished by today. The reality is they have yet to even start! So much for the Auckland Super City...…...
    Written March 31, 2019
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  • TURNERO
    Napier, New Zealand42 contributions
    We have visited this memorial quite a few times over the years. Quite small but always well kept. A quiet place for reflection. Couldn’t get to the memorial his time around due to covid19, but will return here once the pandemic is all over. Lest we forget.
    Written April 26, 2020
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  • Emily
    San Diego, CA29 contributions
    Beautiful cemetery, but unfortunately it's in shambles at present. It could be due to the recent cyclone - which has taken out some of the nature tail that connects to the cemetery.
    Written March 19, 2023
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  • calstockphil
    Auckland, New Zealand25 contributions
    Stunning scenery and well built track leads you to the Reserve. Keep going and visit the WWII tunnels.
    Written April 18, 2022
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