Historic Ruins & Heritage
Highwic House
📍 Highwic house, Auckland, New Zealand
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Introduction
Highwic House is an 1862 Gothic Revival timber estate in Newmarket, Auckland, built by Scottish immigrant Alfred Buckland. Victorian furniture, wallpaper and children's toys survive inside; guided tours recreate mid-19th-century middle-class life, and the mature garden and lawns are lovely for a slow wander.
✨ Highlights
1
Gothic estate
An 1862 timber mansion in fine condition.
2
Victorian interiors
Furniture, wallpapers and toys of the era.
3
Garden stroll
Mature trees and lawns in green calm.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location:Highwic, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand
→Time needed:1–1.5 hours
→Admission:Adults about NZ$15
💡 Tips
• Interiors are toured with guides — check times online.
• The garden is free to enter.
• About 15 minutes by bus from the CBD.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Highwic House?
Interiors are toured with guides — check times online. The garden is free to enter.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.





