Highwic
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Highwic is a green oasis in the heart of Newmarket, Auckland. This heritage home built in 1862 for the Buckland family, is set in beautiful grounds that are free for the public to explore and enjoy.
Visitors can wander the cottage gardens and orchard area, and even enjoy a picnic or a game croquet on the lawn. An Echium Pinana stands above a volcanic outcrop, forming the north-west corner of the property. Trees around the historic house, including Norfolk pines date from the 1860s.
The historic house museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday where visitors can get an insight into the lives of this large Victorian family who were instrumental in the commercial development of the surrounding area, and whose descendants lived in the property through until the 1970s.
Highwic is jointly owned by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, and Auckland Council.
Facilities and Amenities
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Dogs on leash welcome in the garden
Children welcome
Spaces available for hire (Billard House, Drawing Room)
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Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.45pm)
Adults: $10 entry to house (garden free), children free
Free for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga members
Check Heritage New Zealand website for summer closure and special events www.visitheritage.co.nz/visit/auckland/highwic
Guided tours by arrangement
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By Car: Located on the corner of Gillies Avenue and Mortimer Pass in Newmarket, Auckland.
There are two entries, and free parking available on site.
From the north take the Gillies Ave offramp on SH1.
From the south take the Green Lane exit from SH1 on to Great South Road.
By Train: The Newmarket Train Station is a 5-minute walk away.
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Physical Address: 40 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland
Phone: 09 524 5729
Email: highwic@heritage.org.nz
