Historic Activities in New Zealand. NZ Historic. |
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New Zealand Historic Activities
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Historic - Kerikeri
Built by Maori sawyers and missionary carpenters from the London-based Church Missionary Society in 1820-21, Kemp House in Kerikeri predates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi by almost 20 years. Enjoy a tour of New Zealand's oldest building including a large range of furniture and personal items owned by the missionary families who lived here - including James and Charlotte Kemp. More... |
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Historic - Auckland
See how Colonial Auckland's upper crust lived at Highwic - one of New Zealand's finest Carpenter Gothic homes. Built in 1862 by successful businessman and landowner Alfred Buckland, Highwic was home to Alfred's 21 children. Today the house is furnished with a wonderful selection of antiques, with a hectare of beautiful garden where visitors can still enjoy croquet and a quiet stroll - including the romantic Lover's Walk. More... |
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Historic - Queenstown - Starting from $169.00 per person
4 Regions: Arrowtown, Wanaka, Crown Range & Cardrona
8 Amazing Stops : Arrowtown/Chinese Village, Wanaka township, the Wanaka tree, views over Lake Wanaka, bra fence, Cardrona Hotel, top of the Crown Range & Crown Terrace lookout.
Small group full day tour to Arrowtown, Wanaka plus much much more. We provide fun interesting commentary, help with your photos and give great recommendations for everything from lunch... More... |
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Historic - Auckland
Step back in time and enjoy one of Auckland's most charming early cottages. Built for Rev Vicesimus Lush and his family in 1863-4, Ewelme Cottage is crammed with family belongings, and is largely unchanged from Victorian days - right down to its wall to wall drawing room carpet. Boasting a superb antique book collection and a fascinating array of family items spanning over a century, Ewelme Cottage is an unforgettable heritage experience. More... |
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Historic - Auckland
Once the centre of an estate that stretched as far as the eye could see, this beautiful building grew from a farmhouse into an 18-room mansion - including Oriental styled decorative verandahs and towers. Famous in the 19th Century for its balls, hunts, garden parties and music, Alberton was the 'party house' for Auckland's Colonial elite. More... |
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Historic - Waimate North
Te Waimate Mission House, built in 1832, is the second oldest standing building in New Zealand, and is the only survivor of three mission houses founded in 1830 on behalf of the Church Missionary Society by the Reverend Samuel Marsden with the agreement of local Nga Puhi. Enjoy the simple beauty of this Georgian building which was the heart of the Church Missionary Society's model farm - the forerunner of modern agriculture in New Zealand. More... |
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Museum - Wellington - Starting from $20.00 per person
Discover the best of New Zealand’s premier museum, Te Papa, with a guided tour that provides an excellent introduction to this must-see attraction in Wellington. With a mixture of high-tech interactive exhibits, historic artifacts, fine art and natural history, Te Papa offers an endless amount of treasures to explore. Your guide shares expert insight about the highlights of the collection and can offer suggestions for galleries that might suit your interests. Kids and adults alike will find... More... |
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Historic - Queenstown - Starting from $99.00 per person
3 Regions : Queenstown, Arrowtown & the Gibbston
6 Amazing Stops : Queenstown Hill, Lake Hayes, LOTR & Bungy Bridge, Crown Terrace, Arrowtown & the Chinese Village Small group half day tour around Queenstown plus much much more. We provide fun interesting commentary, help with your photos and give great recommendations for everything from lunch to shopping. Being one of the top rated... More... |
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Woodgrove Homestead - Bed and Breakfast. Set amongst lovely countryside in Hawarden, Woodgrove Homestead offers pet-friendly accommodation with free WiFi,...
Half-Day Iconic Dunedin City Tour - Half-day Tour - Dunedin. Starting from $65.00 per person. Discover top attractions and iconic sites around the city of Dunedin on this half-day city tour. Explore Dunedin with a...
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