The Elms was the former missionary station. Anglican, missionaries from England came to convert the Maori to Christianity. They also taught a lot to the Maori people who were interested in new technologies and thinking. It was a fantastic tour that really gave us a flavor of what it was like during the missionary days. The grounds and buildings are beautiful, the guide was excellent. Her name was Mary. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a feel for the history of the area.

Very happy to have the opportunity to visit this historical home and property. All the rooms are well appointed with artifacts. The tour guide was well informed, patient and easy to follow. This is one of the stops using the hop on/ hop off bus.

What a hidden gem. Even as a local I can’t believe I’ve never been here before. Thank you to phillipa for our guided tour (highly recommend). The perfect way to get a real understanding of the cultural and geographical significance of the area. A must for all, locals and visitors alike.

We popped into The Zelma Te Papa Tauranga just a couple of days ago and had a lovely experience. As soon as you walk through the picket fence gate you’re taken back to another time. Immaculate gardens and floral smells. We were greeted by Esther and the gardener, very nice and then give a tour from lovely Rose. The buildings are exceptional examples of historic buildings in Aotearoa New Zealand and we highly recommend coming and getting a tour. We then spent some time on a self-guided wonder. Really enough The Elms, highly recommend.