Celebrate the sunshine in true Victorian fashion by having a picnic with family and friends!

UPDATE (as of 6 Jan 2023): We will be going ahead with the Live Day! There will be designated spaces inside for picnics and lots of fun things to do still. Unfortunately, both the bee keeping talk and the blacksmiths in the forge are canceled, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Celebrate the sunshine in true Victorian fashion by having a picnic with family and friends!

Bring out your picnic basket, fill it with a lunch fit for a hot summer’s day, and come along to a day of traditional picnic fun, games, crafts, and more! With cold homemade lemonade on offer, blooming heritage gardens and big shady trees to enjoy, this event is the perfect summertime activity. The Pakuranga Croquet Club will be playing, welcoming anyone who wants to try!

Step back in time - attend a Victorian school lesson and get an insight into Wash Day pre-electricity and modern appliances. The Sweet Shop will be open, filled with old-fashioned lollies, fudge, and treats!

Explore the vital role of bees and other pollinators in an outdoor Eco Discovery Trail created by our Heritage Gardener Luke Southern.

Admission: adult $18, student/senior $14, child $10, child under five is free, family pass $45, members & annual pass holders - free entry.

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