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Olveston Historic Home Tours
Olveston was built as a family home and furnished with fine art, furniture and artefacts, from all around the world. With no heirs to inherit, the house and the original contents were gifted to the City of Dunedin. Olveston is a time capsule as little has changed inside the house since it was occupied as a home between 1906–1966.
From
NZ$26.00
per person
1 hours Highlights
Historic Home
For lovers of fine arts and culture, music, literature and social history
Over 240 original artworks
Antiques and artefacts from all around the world
Garden of National Significance
Full Description
Includes
1 hour guided tour
Opening hour is 9 AM to 5 PM.
By Car
from i-Site (next to the Octagon):
- Drive uphill along Stuart Street towards Moana Pool.
- Take 5th right – London Street
- Take 1st left – Royal Terrace. Olveston is located on the corner of Royal Terrace and Cobden Street
Car parking is available around Olveston, both all day parking and P90 (90 minutes parking). During the peak season, however, parking can be limited and it may be advisable to walk or take a taxi.
On Foot
from i-Site (next to the Octagon):
- Walk towards the Municipal Chambers (DCC Council Offices)
- Turn right – Municipal Lane (140 m)
- Turn left – Moray Place (21 m)
- Turn right – Filleul Street (61 m)
- Turn left – Howells Lane (110 m)
- Turn left – York Place (6 m)
- Turn right – up the stairs and footpath along Haddon Place (230 m)
- Turn right – Royal Terrace, Olveston is on the left (400 m)
Note
The walk to Olveston is mostly up hill (the ascent is of modest difficulty).
Additional Information
PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT
Only trained personnel conduct guided tours.
Pre-booked guided tours are available with Mandarin, Cantonese, German, French or Japanese speaking guides are on request – 48 hours advance notice is required. Please contact the house in advance of your visit to discuss your booking.
Olveston is a house museum containing the original possessions of the Theomin Family. We ask visitors to take care inside the house and remind visitors not to touch items on display.
To prevent damaging the wooden floors and original floorcoverings inside the house visitors are asked to refrain from wearing shoes with a small heel.
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.
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Olveston Historic Home Tour
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