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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 11 am everyday. Activities include butter making, candle making, rope laying, Wash Day and more! Help feed the chooks daily at 10:45 am.
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, attend a school lesson. Watch the blacksmiths, bakers and bookbinders at work. Attractions and interactive activities take place throughout the day from 10am-4pm.
Book now for the following Live Days in 2026:
- Sunday 11 January - Sailboats & Sundaes
- Sunday 8 February – Hearts & Crafts
- Sunday 8 March – theme TBA
- Sunday 10 May –Mother's Day
- Sunday 12 July – Matariki
- Sunday 9 August – Folklore & Fairytales
- Sunday 13 September – theme TBA
- Sunday 9 November – theme TBA
Note- no Live Days in April, June, October, December.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$11.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$8.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
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- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$8.00
- Child$8.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyCustomers loved the interactive activities available, especially on Live Days (15 people said this).
- emergencyMany praised the friendly and informative staff who enhanced their experience (12 people said this).
- emergencyVisitors enjoyed the historical authenticity and the opportunity to learn about early settler life (10 people said this).
- emergencyFamilies found it to be a great outing for kids, with plenty of fun activities (8 people said this).
- emergencyThe beautiful setting and well-maintained gardens were frequently highlighted (7 people said this).
- emergencyOverall, customers felt it was excellent value for money, making it a worthwhile visit (6 people said this).
- star_shinePlan to visit on a Live Day for the best experience
Allow at least 3 hours to fully explore the village
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michaels48 from New Zealand wrote on 20 December 2025
Exceptionally good
This place is super cool. Love the accessibility into the homes and the history they tell. One of the most authentic historic places I have seen
peterr24 from New Zealand wrote on 19 September 2025
TIP TOP TIME TRAVEL
An amazing step back in time. The staff were generous with their time and gave an exciting /informative talk on the villages origin and maintenance.
tinycandybears from New Zealand wrote on 15 September 2025
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The live day made the most fun!
irisjoye from New Zealand wrote on 05 September 2025
Historical Village
Very informative
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Ashley from New Zealand wrote on 31 December 2025
A delightful step into a bygone age
Yesterday we had the great pleasure of visiting the Howick Historical Village in the company of my French relations, and found it a most agreeable excursion indeed. The village is preserved with such care and propriety that one might easily imagine the inhabitants had only just stepped away from their duties. We were particularly taken with the lady engaged in the making of butter, whose skill, good humour, and willingness to explain her art rendered the demonstration exceedingly charming. The grounds themselves were lovely and tranquil, and our enjoyment was much increased by the presence of a most delightful chicken, who wandered the village at her leisure, observing visitors with calm authority and behaving as though the entire settlement were arranged solely for her convenience. Altogether, it was a visit that afforded both instruction and amusement, and one we should recommend with the greatest satisfaction.