Explore Historic Highwic House Tour | Epsom

🏛️ Experience a captivating journey through time at Highwic, one of Auckland's most cherished historic homes. Join our exclusive monthly guided tours to discover the fascinating story of the pioneering Buckland family who called this magnificent property home from the 1860s to the 1970s.

Tour Highlights:

• Explore stunning Carpenter Gothic architecture
• View remarkable art and furnishing collections
• Enjoy privileged "behind-the-ropes" access
• Learn unique family stories and historical insights
• Complimentary tea and coffee included

Dates and Times:

• Thursday, 27 March 2025 - 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
• Thursday, 24 April 2025 - 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
• Thursday, 29 May 2025 - 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Pricing:

• Adults: $15
• Children: Free
• HNZPT Members: Free

Important Information:

• 🎟️ Booking essential - limited spots available
• 📍 Location: 40 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland 1023
• ⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes
• 📧 Bookings: highwic@heritage.org.nz

Discover Auckland's Victorian Heritage at Highwic House

Highwic stands as a remarkable example of American Carpenter Gothic architecture in New Zealand, representing an important chapter in Auckland's colonial history. This architectural style, popular in the mid-19th century, is characterised by its distinctive wooden construction and Gothic Revival features.

The house serves as a time capsule of Victorian-era living, showcasing how Auckland's wealthy settlers lived during the city's formative years. The Buckland family, who occupied Highwic for over a century, were prominent figures in Auckland's early development, and their story is deeply intertwined with the region's agricultural and social history.

The guided tour offers visitors unique insights into Victorian domestic life, architectural innovations of the period, and the social customs that shaped colonial New Zealand. The house's extensive collection of period furnishings, decorative arts, and family artifacts provides an authentic glimpse into 19th-century high society in Auckland.

As one of Heritage New Zealand's most significant properties, Highwic continues to educate and inspire visitors about our colonial heritage, architectural history, and the lives of early European settlers in Auckland.