Night At the Museum: an Unexpected Visitor

As the daylight fades and darkness takes over at Te Waimate Mission, join us for the second episode of our exclusive Night Tour, lit by magical candlelight. Journey back to the 1800s to find out about the people who used to live here long ago, and meet an unexpected visitor. With two nights of tours to choose from and small groups of no more than ten.

Tours will last approximately 40-45 minutes. Hot drinks will be available on the verandah afterwards and the night garden is yours to explore.

Bookings essential.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Please bring a torch with you as the path to the house from the car park will not be fully lit. Please turn up on time as latecomers will not be admitted. We will be using LED candles only, at no risk to our heritage building. Te Waimate Mission is located between Kerikeri and Kaikohe and is a 15-minute drive from each

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OUR HISTORY: Te Waimate Mission is the second-oldest surviving building in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a fascinating history. Following an earlier invitation from Ngāpuhi Ariki Rangatira, Hongi Hika, the mission was established by Samuel Marsden and his CMS missionaries in 1930 as the first European-style farm - an attempt to transplant an entire food culture to the other side of the world. The mission was later transformed into the first St John's Theological College, saw a signing of Te Tiriti in 1840, and played a reluctant part in the Northern Wars. During its lifetime, Te Waimate Mission House has borne witness to important events and hosted a myriad of interesting people. It is now proudly cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.