Date

On Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays, from Saturday 29 September to Sunday 14 October, 1pm-4pm

Venue

Couldrey House

Wenderholm Regional Park, 27 Schischka Rd, Waiwera

Cost

Adult, $5
Accompanied child under 16, free
Cash or Eftpos only

Bookings

No bookings required

Website

historiccouldreyhouse.co.nz

Event details

Wenderholm Regional Park has a rich Māori heritage reaching back over many centuries. In 1857 the first Pākehā resident, Scot Robert Graham, built Couldrey house and developed a spa at nearby Waiwera.

Later owners included the retired English army Major John Whitney and his artist wife Harriet; and the philanthropic young widow Annabella Mary McKail Geddes, of English and Ngāpuhi descent.

The last owners were Tim Couldrey, a third-generation New Zealander born in Northcote, and his wife Brenda nee Edmonds. Her grandparents were English immigrants in Lyttelton, who developed the iconic Edmonds baking powder.

Now Couldrey House belongs to Auckland Council and welcomes Aucklanders and visitors, coming from every corner of the world.

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Brought to you by The Friends of Couldrey House Charitable Trust