Butler Point Whaling Museum Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step back in time for a memorable journey through Aotearoa New Zealand’s maritime and cultural past by visiting Butler Point, one of Northland’s most unique attractions. Located in the stunning Doubtless Bay area, this historic property is home to the renowned Butler Point Whaling Museum which contains one of the best private collections of whaling artefacts in the country. Explore the beautifully preserved 1840s homestead, the residence of Captain William Butler and family, and imagine life as it was for early settlers in the Far North. Wander through your award-winning coastal gardens, proudly recognised as a Garden of Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust (5-star rated). Enjoy the the peace of these park-like grounds and your majestic 900 year old pohutukawa tree. You’ll also discover a well interpreted and significant Māori Pā site that offers insight into the area’s earlier history and connection to local iwi. Why not bring a picnic to share and make a day of it?
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour by experienced Butler Point guide
- Paying visitors are free to use the picnic shelter and grounds following the tour
- Free car parking
Itinerary
Our experienced guides will lead you on a tour of Butler Point Heritage Estate. This includes the whaling museum (one of the best private collections of artefacts in NZ Aotearoa), an original whaleboat and the lovingly preserved Butler family 1840s homestead. We stroll through the subtropical gardens (awarded a 5-star rating by NZ Gardens Trust), extensive grounds and amongst majestic trees including our 900 year old pohutukawa, one of the oldest in the country. There is the well interpreted Moehuri pa site to visit as well. Out at Butler Point itself you have the opportunity to take in the extensive water views across the inner harbour and of Mangonui township. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic and spend time in the grounds to further enjoy the surroundings following the tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Upon arrival at the front gate, follow the driveway for 1 km to the designated meeting point.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Butler Point Whaling Museum
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Some areas include steps, uneven garden terrain with roots, gravel paths, steep driveway down to the museum
How it compares in New Zealand, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 80% below the median of the 124 experiences we list in New Zealand, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 46 of 124.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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