Visit Howick Historical Village in Auckland
Visit Howick Historical Village in Auckland

Visit Howick Historical Village in Auckland

Experience living history in Tāmaki Makaurau. Step back in time and soak up summer’s beauty in the Village gardens, blooming with cottage flowers! With plenty of room for distancing in the idyllic outdoor setting, make a day of it. Bring a picnic or pick-up something from the Homestead Café. Explore the heritage buildings and learn about the lives of early Auckland settlers. There was always work to be done! Help the Villagers with their chores.

What is there for kids to do at Howick Historical Village?

From butter making to chicken feeding, games to school lesson enactments, metal working to flower picking - there is something here for everyone.

Why not help feed the chooks, or make butter? Why not lend a hand on wash day? Come along and watch a live & interactive demonstration of how villagers in the 1850’s did their clothes washing. No washing machines around in those days, so come see how they did it! Or, have some proper fun, with outdoor games and crafts everyday! All this history and more has been captured and brought to life at the Howick Historical Village. Dedicated to historical accuracy, there is so much to see and learn!

Open 10:00 to 16:00, daily.

  • Adults (15 years+) – $16
  • Children (5-15 years) – $8
  • Under 5’s – FREE!
  • Students – $12
  • Seniors – $12
  • Family Pass – $40

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