Winter School Holidays at the Village!

Annaliese Lines from Howick Historical Village

Wrap up for a winter stroll through the Village, discovering 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:

- Feed the Chooks: everyday at 10:45am
- Raranga Harakeke: Children’s Flax Weaving Workshops: Sun 10, Friday 15, Friday 22 July at 11am-12:30pm
- Butter Making: Mon July 11, Wed 13, Friday 15, Tues 19, Wed 20, July 21, Sun 24 July at 11am-3pm
- LIVE DAY: Sunday 10 July, 10am-4pm
- Make a kite: everyday (self-guided)

All activities are free with admission - adult $16, student/senior $12, child $8. Booking required for Weaving Workshop.

Email village@historicalvillage.org.nz or call (09) 576 9505. Suitable for age 10+, ages 8-10 must be supervised.

Participating and non-participating parents must purchase admission.

July 2022 School Holidays Poster.pdf Download View

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