Visit the Howick Historical Village for Christmas fun throughout December!
While the decorations have been pared back festiveness is still in the air. From 3rd to 24th December see the interiors
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Visit the Howick Historical Village for Christmas fun throughout December!
While the decorations have been pared back festiveness is still in the air. From 3rd to 24th December see the interiors of the grand, 1861 homestead Puhi Nui gloriously decked-out! Work your way around the Village learning about traditions from the past on a Christmas trail.
On weekends between 1-3pm, come along for a CHRISTMAS CRAFTERNOON! Make the following:
4 & 5 Dec – Peg Doll Tree Ornaments
11 & 12 Dec – Orange & Clove Pomander Ornaments
18 & 19 Dec – Christmas Lanterns
With lots of space in the beautiful gardens to allow for distancing, bring a picnic or purchase something from the Homestead Café!
No booking required but Crafternoon activities are limited to 24 groups/bubbles (max 3 per group) to allow for distancing. Register on arrival.
Please note that presenting a vaccine certificate on arrival is a condition of entry. Craft activities are subject to change. If wet the activities will be held in the large schoolhouse. Last admissions are at 3pm.
Explore the early settlement of Howick as it was in the mid to late 1800's. Open the doors of real homes and experience living history for yourself. See how the early settlers would have lived as they went about their daily activities.