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The Colonial Cottage is central Wellington’s oldest identified building and was built in 1858 as a family home by William Wallis, who had just immigrated from England.

The cottage has now been preserved as a museum and has been furnished to show mid 19th century living. It illustrates the ways in which the first colonial settlers blended their lives from their Victorian homeland with the dictates of a new country. There is also a very attractive garden around the cottage which features many plants from the period.

The Colonial Cottage Museum is within walking distance of the CBD and is at the start of the Aro Valley Heritage Trail. While general opening hours are limited, special tours and educational visits can be arranged (cooking pikelets on the coal range is a standard inclusion in all group visits). You should allow at least an hour for your visit.

Open hours:
Boxing Day to February 3 - Daily 10am to 4pm
February 4 to December 24 - Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
Closed Christmas Day

Group bookings are welcome at any time by arrangement