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© Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga 2026.
 
The Gables

Waimea West Road, WAIMEA WEST

Private

Historic Place Category 1

List No. 247

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Dating from 1865 The Gables is an interesting example of an early accommodation house in a quiet country area and which also served as a store. It functioned as the third Waimea West Hotel with bush licences to serve liquor until 1875. Thereafter, its owner, John Palmer continued in business as a storekeeper, probably until his death in 1898. The construction is of brick dug and fired on the site, plastered on all except the rear walls, and having a slate roof originally. A detached structure has the former ballroom upstairs, and is a reminder of the social activities associated with the hotel.

The Gables is very little altered since its construction and is of particular interest in that it has remained in the same family throughout its history. The store, although long empty of goods still retains the unique character of a Victorian shop and is enhanced by its exterior canopy and the lack of any modifications to mar it.
The Gables | Alison Dangerfield | 04/02/2007 | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
The Gables. Rear. Image courtesy of www.flickr.com | PhilBee NZ - Phil Braithwaite | 18/11/2012 | Phil Braithwaite
The Gables. Image courtesy of www.flickr.com | Shelley Morris - Madam48 | 29/03/2014 | Shelley Morris
The Gables | Alison Dangerfield | 04/02/2007 | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
The Gables. Rear. Image courtesy of www.flickr.com | PhilBee NZ - Phil Braithwaite | 18/11/2012 | Phil Braithwaite
The Gables. Image courtesy of www.flickr.com | Shelley Morris - Madam48 | 29/03/2014 | Shelley Morris

List Entry Information

Overview

Status
Listed

List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1

Access
Private/No Public Access

List Number
247

Date Entered
5th April 1984

Date of Effect
5th April 1984

City/District Council
Tasman District

Region
Tasman Region

Legal description

Lot 1 DP 3100 Blk V Waimea Survey District

Detailed List Entry
Reference

Report Written By

This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.

Further Information

Current Usages

Uses: Accommodation

Specific Usage: House

Former Usages

General Usage:: Accommodation

Specific Usage: House

Themes

Web Links

Overview

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 1

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

247

Date Entered

5th April 1984

Date of Effect

5th April 1984

City/District Council

Tasman District

Region

Tasman Region

Legal description

Lot 1 DP 3100 Blk V Waimea Survey District

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 1

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

247

Date Entered

5th April 1984

Date of Effect

5th April 1984

City/District Council

Tasman District

Region

Tasman Region

Legal description

Lot 1 DP 3100 Blk V Waimea Survey District

Reference

Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau

Other Information

This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.

Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau

Other Information

This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.

Further Information

Current Usages

Uses: Accommodation

Specific Usage: House

Former Usages

General Usage: Accommodation

Specific Usage: House

Current Usages

Uses: Accommodation

Specific Usage: House

Former Usages

General Usage: Accommodation

Specific Usage: House

Location

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