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A fun time.

We went during the evening food fair. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Good food. Not much choice of... read more

Reviewed 8 April 2024
vetkazd
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Derby, United Kingdom
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Interesting place

Haven't been here for many years, was really quite interesting having a walk around the site, staff... read more

Reviewed 14 July 2022
tiger96_nz
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Timaru, New Zealand
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Reviewed 25 November 2024 via mobile

What a find! Our GPS and the road signs weren’t in total agreement, but we were so glad we found it. So much to see. Lots and lots of history. You can enter lots of the houses and get a good feel for what it was like to live in them.

Date of experience: November 2024
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Reviewed 30 June 2024

This park is in a lovely setting nestled amongst the Port Hills and easy drive from central Christchurch. There is lots to learn here with many buildings and collections that depict parts of New Zealand's and Christchurch history. The chapel is particularly beautiful and well-preserved. The park is home to many incorporated societies, all run by volunteers, which are dedicated to preserving an aspect of the park - be it the collection of fire history items in the fire museum to an Edwardian home and contents on the property. Please be sure to bring cash and coins so you can donate to the work being done here. Each group has a donation box on their part of the park. It's well worth dropping in a few coins to support their efforts!

Date of experience: June 2024
1  Thank Kathleen C
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Reviewed 29 April 2024

Great day out with our grandchildren to learn of the past. The model trains were a real hit too , the planes and blacksmiths shop .

Date of experience: April 2024
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Reviewed 8 April 2024 via mobile

We went during the evening food fair. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Good food. Not much choice of drinks. Good Icecream and waffles. Live music. Loved the tram and train and going into the old buildings. Learnt lots. Enthusiastic staff. Would go again.

Date of experience: April 2024
1  Thank vetkazd
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Reviewed 10 January 2024

What a treasure this is. So many hours of love and care in preserving this part of NZ history. So so impressed at the variety of exhibits and quality of information. Something for everyone and our teens were honestly captivated for HOURS! Win! Many thanks for your ongoing work and effort. We will be back. Loved it heaps

Date of experience: January 2024
Thank Michelle H
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