Butler Point Whaling Museum Tour

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Overview

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?

Activity location

Butler Point Whaling Museum
- 31 Marchant Road, Hihi, Mangonui
- 0494, Mangonui, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

31 Marchant Road
- 31 Marchant Road
- 0494, Hihi, Northland Region, New Zealand

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Dates

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Butler Point Museum Tour

1h 30m
English

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:00

Price details

S$33.89 x 1 AdultS$33.89

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What's included, what's not

Guided tour by experienced Butler Point guide
Paying visitors are free to use the picnic shelter and grounds following the tour
Free car parking

Know before you book

- 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

Activity itinerary

Butler Point Whaling Museum

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

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.

Location

Activity location

Butler Point Whaling Museum
- 31 Marchant Road, Hihi, Mangonui
- 0494, Mangonui, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

31 Marchant Road
- 31 Marchant Road
- 0494, Hihi, Northland Region, New Zealand

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