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Get the full early settler experience at Howick Historical Village, for up to half the general admission price!
Highlights
- Step back in time and explore the Howick Historical Village!
- Enjoy immersive experiences, interactive activities and more
- Perfect for the whole family, with games and crafts!
Step back in time and soak up the ambiance of days gone by at the Howick Historical Village!
A unique ‘Living History’ Museum, presenting the stories of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's early settlers in a hands-on and immersive way, visitors can explore authentic 1840s cottages, homesteads, schools, church, a smithy, a general store and more, all set in charming heritage gardens.
Learn skills from the past in interactive demonstrations with costumed guides at 11am on Saturdays and Sundays, and drop in craft sessions at 1-3pm on Sundays. Activities include butter making, candle making, rope laying, Wash Day, ‘Fetch the Water’ and more!Help feed the chooks daily at 10:45am.
Kids can play old fashioned outdoor games and make something fun in self-guided craft sessions.A packed schedule of additional activities takes place during School Holidays. Bring a picnic or have brunch or lunch in the café, explore the site and make a day of it!
For the full experience visit on the LIVE DAY. Every 2nd Sunday of the month, meet costumed Villagers, churn butter, make candles, attend a school lesson. Watch the blacksmiths, bakers and bookbinders at work. Attractions and interactive activities take place throughout the day.
Book now for the following Live Days in 2025:
- Sunday 12 January - Summer Picnic
- Sunday 9 February – Victorian Valentine’s
- Sunday 9 March – Village Fête
- Sunday 11 May – theme TBC
- Sunday 13 July – Victorian Crafts & Hobbies
- Sunday 10 August – Folklore & Fairytales
- Sunday 14 September – Spring Gala
Note- no Live Days in April, June, October, November, December
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Student/Senior$13.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Abraham Leon from Mexico wrote on 22 January 2025
My Journey
It was an amazing experience, I really enjoyed it a lot 100% recommended
dumindai from New Zealand wrote on 19 January 2025
New experience
That was amazing to see those old things. A great experience.
cindypiet from New Zealand wrote on 31 December 2024
Awesome experience
Very interesting experience. Love the interactiveness. Kids amazed to see how people use to live!
Abhishek Anand from New Zealand wrote on 16 December 2024
Excellent heritage
Charming enclave with so many beautiful memories of the past . Excellent for spending time with family and friends. Must visit for quality day picnic.
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Daria Krutova from New Zealand wrote on 10 February 2025
Good experience
Had an amazing day at Howick Historical Village, really recommend to visit it on Live Day! So many activities to do for an adults and kids.