Highwic 1862

An illustrative heritage building of the life of early settlers. There are informative maps and nice volunteers to introduce the story. A nice walk of half an hour in the Newmarket area. Entrance is next to the entrance of Westfield Newmarket parking from Mortimer Pass.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Gorgeous grounds with a fascinating history. It was lovely walking through and seeing how the house was used throughout it's years. The staff was also lovely and we really enjoyed our visit. This is a very nice tucked away gem across from Westfield NewmarketVisited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Amazing historic house well worth a visit. You can see how much work the custodians put into the upkeep as it is beautifully decorated and furnished to its original styles. There is a fascinating fact sheet to read which informs of history and purpose of each part of the house. The receptionist was so warm and welcoming! The gardens were lovely and must take a lot of maintenance, we were asked our opinion of the plans for the next garden project. An Auckland treasure.

Great historical building. We had a blast looking around. Thank you to our guide for her informative dialogueVisited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure

If you are a little in love with the beauty of the past, this place will not disappoint. My partner and I were the only ones there and we took our time exploring and delighting in the details of how well made things were. Also intriguing to think of the relationship between the lady of the house and her unpaid companion. The companion was chosen by the dying first wife to become the next and care for the children as well as having many more. The garden is lovely and I'd recommend dressing up in old fashioned clothes and having a picnic! I wish it was a bit cheaper and then I'd visit more often $10 entry.

We have been meaning to visit here for sometime. Glad we finally made it, it was a quiet day, we felt like we had the house to ourselves, only spotted one other family late during our visit. It's a wee bit of the beaten track, hard to think you're in the middle of bustling Newmarket. Enjoying wandering around the house trying to imagine what it would have been to live there in those times. My favourite area was The Boy's Barrack's at the top of the house, even the Playroom was cool. But as the signage informs you, it was warm during the Summer, but cold during the Winter. Well worth a visit !

A delightful 19th century Colonial Home set in the heart of Newmarket. Ample parking on site and a Victorian style garden to visit as well. The house has a $10 entrance fee which is well worth the visit. There is a small shop on site.

This is a must visit for anyone who appreciates historic buildings. This Carpenter Gothic building with its quality period interiors is an all round delightful experience.

We were the only visitors, my daughter was intrigued by that doll house & antique dolls on the beds. We loved stepping back in time. Oh I love the garden.

Beautiful historic home with a lot of information about the original family who lived there. Lovely decor and pleasant gardens.

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