Maunganui Stone Cottage
Maunganui Stone Cottage
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Penny and Tony Hibberd
20 contributions
Jan 2020
We visited with a large group so had permission to eat our picnic here. The visit was informative and made very interesting by Helen who is currently living in the cottage in this wild and rugged landscape. We had access to the beach from the cottage. Permission to visit must be sought before going and there is a nominal charge.
Written 5 January 2020
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Poleinahole
Switzerland2,420 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Speaking to the septuagenarian Helen at her Stone Cottage was the most interesting thing I did on the Chathams.
Helen grew up here and continues to live quite happily off the grid in a house built by German farmer missionaries in the 1800s.
Helen’s stories of life in the Chatham’s then and now are fascinating. She has a keen sense of humour and story.
A must visit if you make it to this remote group of islands.
Helen grew up here and continues to live quite happily off the grid in a house built by German farmer missionaries in the 1800s.
Helen’s stories of life in the Chatham’s then and now are fascinating. She has a keen sense of humour and story.
A must visit if you make it to this remote group of islands.
Written 10 March 2020
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LornOrder
Sydney, Australia21 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
While the cottage is indeed a treasure, it's the tenant who is the real gem. Helen is nothing short of inspirational. Friendly and welcoming and a font of knowledge, with stories to share. I am blown away that in winter she can stay tucked up in the cottage for 4 months, and only goes to town once a week at other times. What a woman. And to see her collecting eggs on her 'patented' egg retrieval ladder is both hilarious and worrying.... Thanks Helen, I feel privileged to have visited.
Written 24 April 2018
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Dennis B
Kamloops, Canada14 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
One the highlights of the Chathams. The current owners let the granddaughter of the previous owner live there, She is in her 60's.She is a book of knowledge of the place, and will take you on a walk through the house and show you all the original parts, very interesting, and if you a lucky she will take you to the beach where she tells stories of when she was a child living on that farm .Friendly , nice , informative.
Written 1 April 2017
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Lyndle P
Wellington, New Zealand41 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
The Stone Cottage is a lovingly cared for old cottage which Helen has built a beautiful garden around. Don't miss the nearby beach, either. Helen genuinely loves meeting people (and so do her lovely dogs) and is a fount of information about the house and the old ways of life, without being overbearing at all. This is a great place to spend an hour or two chatting and enjoying the lovely garden.
Written 26 October 2018
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Toni Gregory-Hunt
Waitangi, New Zealand95 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
It's a great day out to visit this historic cottage was built from local stone around the 1870's by the German Missionaries. Helen has a lot of knowledge about the house and the area, she makes you feel welcome. The gardens are an absolute credit to her.
Written 5 June 2018
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Donald G
Auckland, New Zealand16 contributions
Mar 2022
We listened to Helen on the radio who lived there totally off the grid but ended up having medical problems and had to go back to the main land. Chooks still around and bit of a paddock drive to get there. Look out for deep ridges
Written 11 March 2022
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Roam598775
5 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
The stone cottage is full of treasures and fascinating objects all beautifully displayed. It is very interesting to visit. Helen the owner is warm and gracious and very generous in welcoming visitors.
Written 3 March 2021
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Robin T
Christchurch, New Zealand65 contributions
Dec 2020
Unfortunately we had a very wet day otherwise we'd have enjoyed it more and walked along the beach as well
Written 12 February 2021
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frances s
Auckland Central, New Zealand111 contributions
Dec 2020
Helen, who lives here, is fascinating to talk to and the cottage really interesting to visit. Definitely recommend.
Written 21 December 2020
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