Highwic - Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
About This Museum
Highwic isn't your typical stately home; it's a vibrant slice of Victorian Auckland, a grand Gothic Revival mansion that feels more like a bustling family residence frozen in time than a sterile museum. Built for the large and prosperous Alfred Buckland family, its 21 rooms are filled with the echoes of daily life from the 1860s onward. You'll find everything from elegant drawing rooms designed for entertaining to the working kitchen and servant quarters that kept the household running. The sprawling grounds, once a small farm, now offer peaceful gardens perfect for a stroll after exploring the house.
Collection Highlights
The collection is wonderfully domestic, focusing on the personal artifacts of the Buckland family. Look for Alfred's ornate billiard table, a symbol of his status, and his wife Eliza's beautiful pianoforte. The children's nursery, complete with vintage toys and cots, really brings the scale of family life here into focus.
Visitor Information
Grab a guidebook and wander through the house at your own pace—it’s the best way to soak up the atmosphere. Don't forget to explore the charming outbuildings and gardens; they're an essential part of the Highwic story. It’s an easy escape from central Auckland, tucked away in Newmarket.
Architecture & Building
A striking example of Carpenter Gothic architecture, featuring elaborate timberwork, steep gables, and decorative bargeboards that give it a distinctly romantic and almost fairytale quality.
Contact & Location
Address: Auckland, Waitematā, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Phone: +64 9 524 5729
Website: Visit Website
