I was stunned at the size of the place as we came up the drive, I was expecting a smaller villa type house but it is a gorgeous house with a lovely collection of Art - and a wonderful place to come for a coffe and a cake. The volunteer staff are very helpful and if I lived closer I would certainly come more often as the exhibitions change out regularly. The Sculptures in the garden are a great way to spend some time wondering around outside too.
I came for the beautiful heritage building but it's also an incredible spot for a bite to eat on the veranda with the incredible view, and of course the art is impressive. It's contemporary art so definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but it's worth heading out there if the weather's good. A cool spot, great art, amazing building, amazing views! A very 'Auckland' experience for out-of-towners too, and it's free! How did I only mention that now? It's free.
I came for the beautiful heritage building but it's also an incredible spot for a bite to eat on the veranda with the incredible view, and of course the art is impressive. It's contemporary art so definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but it's worth heading out there if the weather's good. A cool spot, great art, amazing building, amazing views! A very 'Auckland' experience for out-of-towners too, and it's free! How did I only mention that now? It's free.