Adult groups
Exploring Highwic's garden.expand/collapse
For adults, university and personal groups including English as a second language students, Highwic provides an extra dimension to the New Zealand way of life and a window to our colonial heritage. The authentic examples of household technology before electricity open many conversational opportunities.
Enjoy a guided tour, or self guide, ask us about behind-the-scenes tours, and taking part in other limited access activities (find your inner child!).
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Admission
Pre-booked adult group rate for PROBUS, U3A, rest homes, garden groups etc: $8 per adult.
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Introduction – the history of the house and Buckland family.
- Self-guided tour of the house and gardens.
Please allow 1½ to 2 hours for the visit.
Refreshments
We also offer morning and afternoon tea options for adult groups of tea, coffee, and a scone served in the Billiard House, for an additional charge of $10 per person.
General information
Payment can be made on the day by cheque or cash, or you can be invoiced.
Cheques should be made out to Highwic – Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please leave the amount blank until exact numbers have been calculated and agreed on the day of your visit.
Cancellation less than a week before the visit will incur a cancellation fee of $75.
Address
- 40 Gillies Avenue - enter from Mortimer Pass
- A small amount of parking is available on site for our visitors
- Newmarket
- Auckland
- 1023
Contact Information
Opening Hours
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 10.30am - 4.30pm
- Last admission into the house at 3.45pm.
- Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Cost
Adults: $10
Accompanied children under 18 years: free. Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of four children per paying adult.
Unaccompanied children 15 years and above and still at school: $8.
Onsite parking available. Please understand that surcharges may apply at times of special events.