Explore Historic Howick

 Distance: 
5.3 kms

Approximate time: 1hr 45 mins

Date: 09/10/2021

Author: David Mallowes

An interesting 5km stroll around historical sites of Howick – an hour to an hour and a half – originally collated by Alan La Roche, our local Howick Historian.  With additional storyboards at Howick Beach and Stockade Hill you can get an insight into life of the early British Soldier/Fencible settlers after their arrival in 1847. Along with the “Nun’s Walk” plaque look out for many more at various locations along the route.

Read a bit about each site along the way on the https://www.howickvillage.co.nz/historical-walk-of-howick/

More local historical buildings from this time can be viewed at the Howick Historical Village in Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga.

Here’s a short video of the walk : https://www.relive.cc/view/vxOQYDXN4MO

Our Tip:

It is a bit of a climb from the beach to the village – be prepared for the weather with a hat and a jacket

Things to do nearby:

With so many historical buildings in the vicinity many are privately owned, but you can visit Shamrock Cottage for a coffee and something delicious to eat.  Along Picton Street are a range of other eateries where you can enjoy some refreshment and the ambience of this unique location.

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