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Butler Point (Private)

Butler Point hosts a secluded waterfront garden which is the legacy of retired whaler, Capt. William Butler and the second owner Hubert Dacre. Present owners have been in residence since 1972. A traditional cottage garden surrounds the old house (1840s) which is open to visit. It sits between the harbour edge and a bank of native bush. The planting in the main is sub-tropical including dombeya, tibouchina, Hibiscus mutabilis, agaves and blue echiums. Produce from the macadamia nut trees is sold locally.  Elsewhere is an old orchard adjacent to a grove of huge pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa). Of particular note is a magnificent Magnolia grandiflora and a large fig tree with its roots and branches overhanging the sea at high tide and an equally old olive tree planted by Butler in the 1840s.  An early Pa site, with good signage, is a short walk away.

Entry includes a conducted tour of the Whaling Museum, 1840s House and Gardens.

Opening Hours and Tariffs

Open all year round by appointment only – charges apply (children free)

Contact Details and Location

Physical Address: 31 Marchant Road, HiHi, Mangonui
Phone: 09 4060006
Email: butler.point@xtra.co.nz
Website: http://www.butlerpoint.co.nz

Facilities and Amenities

Car/Bus/Coach Park Toilets Accessible Dogs Allowed on Leash Picnics Allowed or Seating Provided

Children Welcome

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Directions

  • From Auckland north
  • Follow State Highway 1 north from Auckland for around 230 km.
  • Turn right on to State Highway 10 (SH10) at Pakaraka following the signs for Kerikeri/Bay of Islands & Doubtless Bay.
  • Continue to follow SH 10 for around 70 kms.
  • Turn right on to Hihi Road.
  • Travel 6km and turn left on to Marchant Road.
  • Butler Point is located at the end of the road 2km - beyond the gate is a parking area.

 

From Kaitaia in the north following State Highway (SH1)

  • Follow SH1 southeast for about 14km.
  • Turn left onto Victoria Valley Road.
  • After 2km take first left on to Peria Valley Road.
  • After 2km take first right to stay on Peria Valley Road.
  • After 1.5km turn first left to stay on Peria Valley Road.
  • After 7km turn left on to Honeymoon Valley Road.
  • After 850m turn right on to Oruru Road.
  • After 8km turn right onto Backriver Road.
  • After 450m turn right to stay on Backriver Road.
  • After 2.5km turn left to stay on Backriver Road.
  • After 5.5km turn lright on to SH10.
  • After 3km turn left in to Hihi Road.
  • After 2.9km turn right to stay on Hihi Road.
  • 6km and turn left on to Marchant Road.
  • Butler Point is located at the end of the road, 2km beyond the gate is a parking area.
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