Step back in time to New Zealand's pioneer past
and journey through the unique part of New Zealand's history that is Totara Estate.
Explore the great Estate and experience along the way...
an introductory
video on the birth and development of New Zealand's meat industry
a museum
display covering Totara's grand estate days
the talk of butchers working
"on the line" in the 1880s
significant archaeological remains
early
New Zealand sheep breeds
a tribute to men of monumental vision on nearby
Sebastopol Hill
Daily Guided Tours 11am every day Adults $15,
Child $5, Family $40 includes morning tea.
Winter
Hours May-October: 9.30am - 3.30pm daily
Admission
Adults:
$7.00 Children/Students: $2 Family: $15
NZ Historic Places Trust
Members/Affiliated Members: free Concessions apply, and guided tours are available
on request
Group Tours
Group tours may be arranged by contacting
the staff at Totara Estate, ph/fax 03 434 7169 to arrange a convenient time. We
would be delighted to work with you to develop a programme suited to the interests
and ages of your group, and may be hands-on if you wish (within health and safety
guidelines).
Demonstrations of heritage agricultural crafts and skills
such as blacksmithing, blade shearing, wood turning, butter-making, spinning,
& stone cutting may be arranged with prior notice.
Wheelchair Access
Most
buildings are accessible to wheelchairs, some doorways may be narrow for motorised
chairs.
Shop
Totara Estate has a small shop where you may purchase
that special reminder of a unique place.
Refreshments
You are
welcome to bring your own light refreshments to enjoy in our picnic area.
Toilets
Public facilities are available.
Use for commercial purposes/photography
If
you would like to use the grounds or the interiors at Totara Estate for private/wedding
or commercial photography, filming, business meetings or other small functions,
please contact the Property Manager for more information.
For more information on what to see and do in the area, visit Tourism Waitaki's
website www.tourismwaitaki.co.nz
