Te Waimate Mission
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Aotearoa New Zealand’s second oldest building, Te Waimate Mission, preserves missionary, farming and architectural history, as well as stories of important early engagement between Māori and Europeans.
Walk in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, who arrived on the doorstep of Te Waimate Mission in 1835 and was enchanted by the model farm and mission station. This great experiment emerges as a place of agricultural adaptation and development as missionaries attempted to import an entire food landscape from the other side of the globe.
Come and discover fascinating stories of endeavour, perseverance, failure, and conflict. Feed our Heritage breed sheep, talk to our friendly cows, enjoy the tranquility of our blooming gardens, and explore the house through an interactive quiz.
For information about events, venue hire and group tours, please visit our website or email us.
Entry to the House:
- Adults $10
- Under 18s FREE
- HNZPT Members FREE
Our gardens are free to enjoy any time of year. Bring a picnic!
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