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Howick Historical Village - Entry

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Get the full early settler experience at Howick Historical Village, for up to half the general admission price!

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

Adult $16.00
Child $8.00 (Aged 5-15 years)
Student/Senior $13.00
Adult - Live Sunday $18.00
Child - Live Sunday $10.00 (Aged 5-15 years)
Student / Senior - Live Sunday $14.00
Infant $0.00 (Aged 0-4 years)

What's included

  • General admission to the Howick Historical Village.

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 75 Bells Road
  • Pakuranga Heights
  • Auckland 2010
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Valid for general admission everyday including Live Days. Not valid for special events and ticketed programming.

    Activities:

    No bookings required for Butter Making activity. Free with entry but donations are welcome or support us by purchasing something in the gift shop.

    Please note that the capacity is limited for Gifts from the Garden and Candle making. Gifts from the Garden is an extra charge of $10 per person and Candle Making is an extra charge of $6 per person.

    Open: Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm). Cafe hours 9am-3pm (kitchen closes at 2pm).

    No dogs permitted (except for guide dogs).

Available Bookings from 5 Apr to 18 Apr 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • 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
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Great experience!
Great experience!
jing lin from NZ
Great experience!
Great experience!
jing lin from NZ
Howick historical village
Howick historical village
harjinders7 from NZ
Howick historical village
Howick historical village
harjinders7 from NZ
Howick historical village
Howick historical village
harjinders7 from NZ
A little gem
A little gem
natashac12 from NZ
It's like going back in time!
It's like going back in time!
Tien-Li from NZ
It's like going back in time!
It's like going back in time!
Tien-Li from NZ
It's like going back in time!
It's like going back in time!
Tien-Li from NZ
Great
Great
martham4 from NZ
Great
Great
martham4 from NZ
Great
Great
martham4 from NZ
Great day out
Great day out
leony1 from NZ
Great day out
Great day out
leony1 from NZ
Great day out
Great day out
leony1 from NZ
Highly recommend the LIVE day activities
Highly recommend the LIVE day activities
Grace C from NZ
Highly recommend the LIVE day activities
Highly recommend the LIVE day activities
Grace C from NZ
So relaxing, beautiful and educational.
So relaxing, beautiful and educational.
Craig from NZ
Historic Howick Village
Historic Howick Village
edwinaa from NZ
Amazing
Amazing
mele290 from NZ
Howick Historic Village
Howick Historic Village
Ardana Duncan from NZ
Howick Historic Village
Howick Historic Village
Ardana Duncan from NZ
Howick Historic Village
Howick Historic Village
Ardana Duncan from NZ
Learning the history
Learning the history
Pamela from NZ
Love it
Love it
Carina Ye from NZ
Love it
Love it
Carina Ye from NZ
Amazing place
Amazing place
Wei Shi from NZ
Amazing place
Amazing place
Wei Shi from NZ
Amazing place
Amazing place
Wei Shi from NZ
Well done
Well done
D. Blomfield from NZ
꼭 한번은 가봐야 하는 역사 속 의 마을.
꼭 한번은 가봐야 하는 역사 속 의 마을.
younghoonr from NZ
꼭 한번은 가봐야 하는 역사 속 의 마을.
꼭 한번은 가봐야 하는 역사 속 의 마을.
younghoonr from NZ
꼭 한번은 가봐야 하는 역사 속 의 마을.
꼭 한번은 가봐야 하는 역사 속 의 마을.
younghoonr from NZ
Howick historic village
Howick historic village
Kathleen Codd from NZ
howick historical village
howick historical village
bethb2 from NZ
Utterly charming
Utterly charming
Trudi W from NZ
Great day out
Great day out
laurena6 from NZ
Great day out
Great day out
laurena6 from NZ
Great day out
Great day out
laurena6 from NZ
Great experience
Great experience
natalies11 from NZ
Great experience
Great experience
natalies11 from NZ
Very nice, will come back soon!!!
Very nice, will come back soon!!!
estherr5 from NZ
Very nice, will come back soon!!!
Very nice, will come back soon!!!
estherr5 from NZ
Step back in time
Step back in time
Allan Wong from NZ
Interesting Visit!
Interesting Visit!
Matt from NZ
Interesting Visit!
Interesting Visit!
Matt from NZ
Family Outing
Family Outing
Kristy Sherley from NZ
Our visit to Howick Historical Village
Our visit to Howick Historical Village
Daya Galpoththage from NZ
Howick village trip.
Howick village trip.
brianandkaties from NZ
Howick village trip.
Howick village trip.
brianandkaties from NZ
Great little place for a morning out with kids
Great little place for a morning out with kids
geraldines1 from NZ
Great little place for a morning out with kids
Great little place for a morning out with kids
geraldines1 from NZ
Great little place for a morning out with kids
Great little place for a morning out with kids
geraldines1 from NZ
Back in the days!
Back in the days!
Jebby from NZ
Back in the days!
Back in the days!
Jebby from NZ
A total treasure
A total treasure
Chelsea Yandell from NZ
A total treasure
A total treasure
Chelsea Yandell from NZ
Howick Historical Village
Howick Historical Village
mele2 from NZ
Howick Historical Village
Howick Historical Village
mele2 from NZ
Howick Historical Village
Howick Historical Village
mele2 from NZ

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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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.

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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

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dumindai from New Zealand wrote on 19 January 2025

New experience

That was amazing to see those old things. A great experience.

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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!

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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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