Wrap up for a winter stroll through the Howick Historical Village in the July school holidays
Event Details
Wrap up for a winter stroll through the Howick Historical Village in the July school holidays with the kids to discover what life was like in 1840s New Zealand as you explore historic homesteads and other buildings, set in heritage gardens.
Learn the story of Matariki through an engaging activity booklet specially produced by our Education team this year, and explore connections to our taiao (environment) in activities.
Experience the following attractions during the school holidays:
– Feed the Chooks: everyday at 10:45am
– Make a kite: everyday (self-guided)
– Butter Making: Mon July 11, Wed 13, Friday 15, Tues 19, Wed 20, July 21, Sun 24 July at 11am-3pm
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Price
All activities are free with admission – adult $16, student/senior $12, child $8.
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.