| Historic Activities in North Island, New Zealand. North Island, NZ Historic. |
|
|
 |
North Island Historic Activities
|
Activity Locations
|
Activity Types
Cultural & Theme |
| Historic (21) |
|
Activity Listings (1-10 of 21) |
|
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... |
| |
Historic - Napier - Starting from $20.00 per person
Walk through New Zealand's oldest prison! Listen to a 50 minute self guided audio tour of Napier Prison while inspecting the vacant prison cells and deserted exercise yard. Learn the history and feel the oppressive atmosphere of the hanging yard, the solitary confinement and the death row cells. Hear the tales of Australasia's richest drug baron, numerous escape attempts, the ominous Eye Eater, and the graveyard.
Take your time walking through the empty halls and enjoy several photo... More... |
| |
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... |
| |
Maori - Wellington - Starting from $20.00 per person
Take an in-depth journey to discover Te Papa’s taonga (Māori cultural treasures) and hear their stories for insights into Māori culture. From historic, artistic, and contemporary perspectives, this tour will enrich your understanding of what makes New Zealand’s Māori culture unique. More... |
| |
Sightseeing - Wellington
Embark on a guided tour of Old St Paul's and explore one of New Zealand's most significant historic buildings. Listen to the story of this unique Gothic Revival style church constructed entirely of native New Zealand timber. Learn about the symbolic art and architecture here at Old St Paul's and marvel at the beautiful stained glass windows. More... |
| |
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... |
| |
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... |
| |
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... |
| |
Maori - Hinuera - Starting from $165.00 per person
The care and attention we take to assure our guests have a wonderful,fulfilling day tour with us.
We will take great care of them and hope to become lifelong friends. More... |
| |
Historic - Kerikeri
Located next door to Kemp House in Kerikeri, the Stone Store is New Zealand's oldest stone building. Designed by Wesleyan missionary John Hobbs, and built by Australian convict William Parrott in 1832-36, the Stone Store was constructed to hold New Zealand mission supplies and large quantities of wheat from the mission farm at Te Waimate. More... |
|
|
 U Boutique Hotel - Hotel. U Boutique Hotel offers stylish boutique accommodation with free WiFi. Gourmet continental breakfast is available in...
|
|
|
|
Dunedin Shore Excursion: Coastal Train and Olveston House - Ports of Call Tour - Dunedin. Starting from $165.00 per person. 
