1 / 3Howick Historical Village
📍 Pakuranga, Auckland
Seven-acre living history museum showing Auckland's Fencible settlement from 1840 to 1880. Families explore authentic heritage buildings and take part in butter making, bread baking, blacksmithing, and children's dress-up activities.
It’s about $16 per person to get in, and the place is huge inside. It’s like a historical village from the 1800s. If you’re into history, you’ll love it—especially during special events like the Twilight Christmas. The vibes are amazing🥰
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A living museum that earns at least two and a half hours — kids move between heritage buildings, try butter churning and blacksmithing, and dress up, while adults genuinely learn about the Fencible era.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Debbie Fiona
3 months ago
“It’s about $16 per person to get in, and the place is huge inside. It’s like a historical village from the 1800s. If you’re into history, you’ll love it—especially during special events like the Twilight Christmas. The vibes are amazing🥰”
KL Williams
4 months ago
“A very unique historical experience of an old world New Zealand village. There is butter and bread making, music and dancing, a blacksmith and a rug maker. Lots to see and experience as well as a nice cafe for coffee or lunch.”
Peter Dahl
a month ago
“Reasonable entry fee, good map and signage. Our group spent 2.5 hours reading all about the history of the Fencibles. Small children's play room where they can interact with toys and dress up. Good exhibits and informative.”
Hannah D
3 months ago
“Really interesting place showing the progression over a 20 year period of the fencibles, basically retired soldiers and their families. Definitely worth a visit and there is a lovely little cafe there too”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Howick Historical Village depicts the Fencible settlement era across seven acres with heritage buildings in period furniture and textiles. Hands-on activities include butter and bread making, blacksmithing, rug making, and music demonstrations. A children's interactive room provides dress-up and play equipment. Good maps and signage support self-guided visits. Onsite cafe and parking. Pram-accessible throughout.
