Visit us and take a Tour of the Whaling Museum, Butler House and Gardens.

Things to do

Butler Point is one of Northland’s most fascinating heritage tourist attractions. Notable for its association with the early history of the Far North of New Zealand the property boasts the Whaling Museum, Butler House and Gardens.

Butler Point is acknowledged as one of the most comprehensive private museums of its kind in New Zealand, as well as Butler House & Gardens, the residence of Captain William Butler built in the 1840s. A Pa (hillfort) on the property provides evidence of earlier occupation by Māori. Explore Butler Point - explore the history of whaling in New Zealand at Butler Point Whaling Museum. Situated just a short drive from Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, and close to the picturesque village of Mangonui, the centre of Doubtless Bay, Butler Point provides a fantastic cultural day trip, or a wonderful stopping point on your Northland itinerary, before exploring Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach.

How to Find Us
Location

31 Marchant Road
Hihi Mangōnui
New Zealand