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Highwic

40 Gillies Avenue | Epsom, Auckland Central, New Zealand
09 524 5729
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Ranked #49 of 86 attractions in Auckland Central
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Get a feel for the lives of the prosperous Victorian family who owned this splendid timber Gothic house with fine gardens.
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Living in the past”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A wonderful old house, beautifully maintained where you can experience life for the upper class in this hilltop house with beautiful grounds.

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Auckland
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“A cheap, beautiful day out!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Beautiful gardens, amazing history, great value, friendly service.... Highwic house has amazing character and history which is why we ventured here on the weekend. It has been restored perfectly with intricate decorations all over. We were greeted by a lovely lady who told us the history of the house in brief and happily answered any of our questions, she was... More

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“Great Time out”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

This house is fantastic especially if you go on the live day as they are there in costume and you get to hear the families story come to life

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Auckland New Zealand
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“A grand old Lady”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Lovely early Auckland house that has been restored. Well worth a visit.

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Auckland, New Zealand
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“In need of some $$$ spent”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

This place could be a real gem... we need a benefactor to restore and bring it alive. Historically fascinating. if it were similar to Pah Homestead this would be fabulous!

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North Shore, Auckland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Beautiful 1860s Gothic house”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
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This lovely house looks like something out of a picture book - amazing to think the owner had 21 children here! Wonderfully preserved with great furnishings and a lovely garden. Tucked in on a road behind Broadway shops in Newmarket, it is easy to get to from the bright green Link bus route. Great for kids and adults.

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