Heritage Walks Descriptions
A Dozen (and more) Delights |
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Auckland Domain |
Newmarket |
Grafton |
Parnell Hidden Treasures |
In the Zone |
Streams and Gullies |
Judges Bay |
St Stephen's Chapel |
A Dozen (and more) Delights
Delight in our history... Parnell, fringed by the waterfront and the Domain, is Auckland's oldest suburb, vibrant with history and elegance. Vigorous examples of early colonial houses and spirited designs in a classical manner.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Limited to 30. Allow 2 hours.
Auckland Domain | War Memorials (on ANZAC Day)
Explore the geological, Maori and European histories of New Zealand's oldest park. The walk will finish at the front of the Museum.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Limited to 30. Allow 2 hours.
Grafton
A walk through Grafton, one of New Zealand's oldest suburbs. The walk gives background information on some of Grafton's Heritage buildings, both residential and public, and its illustrious residents.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Limited to 30. Allow 2 hours.
In the Zone
Meet at corner Seccombes and Mountain Roads. Discover a hidden corner of Auckland nestled between Mt Eden and Newmarket and learn something about its residents. The walk will take in iconic buildings such as Auckland Grammar and the Mater Hospital and lead you through the leafy streets to reveal gracious homes with extensive grounds, as well as glimpses of the area's volcanic past.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Allow 1.5 hours
Judges Bay
Rendell has been researching the history of the Judges Bay / Parnell area since 2001 for a planned book on the area. Rendell will cover historic aspects of the area including the geology, Maori and European history. Learn about the early Maori settlement and Maori hospital and where Bishop Selwyn landed in New Zealand.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Limited to 50-60. Allow 70-80 minutes.
Newmarket
Once an independent borough and major manufacturing and warehousing centre, Newmarket has undergone a major transformation over the last 20 years.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Limited to 30. Allow 1.5 hours.
Parnell Hidden Treasures
Suitable for those willing to stroll and imbibe the history of Parnell. There are ten pauses en route at points of interst to recount the importance of the site and the people involved.
Your guide will introduce you to life as it was in the busy suburb of the 19th Century. Stroll down streets steeped in the history of Auckland, feel the ambience and excitement that must have been experienced by those brave immigrants who came to the shores and embraced life in a new country.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Limited to 15. Allow 2.5 hours.
Streams and Gullies
A walk through the bush-clad gullies of Parnell, New Zealand's oldest suburb. The trail links five separate reserves including the foreshore of Hobson Bay.
Approximately 70% of the walk is in bush-clad reserves with gravel paths and wooden steps, necessitating sturdy footwear, and a jacket if wet. Not suitable for prams or buggies.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Limited to 30. Allow 1.5 hours.
St Stephen's Chapel
St Stephen's Chapel, Judges' Bay - and its silent churchyard congregation. A visit to the historic chapel of St Stephen, built in 1856.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Limited to 30. Allow 1.5 hours.