Venue Hire
With the grounds and various buildings available for hire, Howick Historical Village provides a beautiful backdrop for weddings, photo-shoots, naming ceremonies, funerals, corporate meetings, filming, family gatherings and other functions.
Register your interest by filling out the Reservation Request below. An appointment is required to view the heritage buildings.
Bell House
With the grounds and various buildings available for hire, Howick Historical Village provides a beautiful backdrop for weddings, photo-shoots, naming ceremonies, funerals, corporate meetings, filming, family gatherings and other functions.
Register your interest by filling out the Reservation Request below. An appointment is required to view the heritage buildings.
Bell House Hire Rates: (including GST)
[Minimum hire rate $100 | Additional fees apply after 5pm]
| Monday - Friday | |
| Cost per hour |
$75.00 |
| Cost per day |
$550.00 |
| Cleaning fee | $50.00 |
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Saturday & Sunday |
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| Cost per hour |
$90.00 |
| Cost per day |
$650.00 |
| Cleaning fee |
$50.00 |
Longer terms by arrangement
Historic Church
Historic Church
The church was built in 1852 and has painted white walls and wooden pews, making it ideal for weddings and other ceremonies.
Seats: 70
Church Hire Rates: (including GST)
Late closing fee (5pm onwards) @ $50 per hour
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Any day of the week |
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Weddings & Naming Ceremonies (up to 50 guests) |
$500 |
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Weddings & Naming Ceremonies (up to 80 guests) |
$800 |
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Wedding & Portrait photography only |
$150 |
Outside of Buildings & Grounds
Buildings & Grounds
The grassed areas throughout the village provide a peaceful atmosphere for weddings, photographs and other functions, the pond and rustic cottages providing a lovely backdrop.
Venue Hire Prices:
| Any day of the week | |
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Cost per ceremony for up to 50 people (access to village grounds for photographs included) |
$500.00 |
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Cost of ceremony for up to 80 people (access to village grounds for photographs included) |
$800.00 |
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Cost for photographs (without ceremony) |
$150.00 |
Brindle Cottage
Brindle Cottage
Built in 1852, the small cottage consists of one open "L"- shaped room, a connecting room, and a small kitchen. The cottage's structure provides a practical space for birthday parties and other social events.
Seats: 25
Venue Hire Prices:
| Monday - Friday | |
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Cost per half day (9am-1pm)
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$250.00 |
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Cost per day (9am-5pm)
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$500.00 |
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Additional Cost - cleaning fee
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$50.00 |
Pakuranga School
Pakuranga School
Pakuranga School was built in 1880 soon after education became secular, compulsory, and government funded.
A full kitchen is available for use by all user groups, making the large hall suitable for workshops, exhibitions, and other functions. There is also a restroom inside the building.
Seats: 50
Venue Hire Prices:
| Monday - Friday | |
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Cost for half day (9am-1pm)
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$350.00 |
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Cost for full day (9am-5pm)
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$600.00 |
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$50.00 |
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Reservation Request to Hire a Venue
Please fill out the form below to provide us with some key information about the event you're planning. We will get back to you to discuss your requirements. An appointment is required to view the buildings.
Weddings - If you are interested in having a wedding at our beautiful historical village please visit our dedicated page Weddings.
Photography / Filming - For requests to film or to take photos at our venue please visit the Filming / Photography page.
Open every day 
