About The Event

This is a self drive tour for 30 people – maps and instructions will be issued to all drivers on the day.
The ticket cost will be $150 per person (this includes lunch and refreshments).

 We will meet at approx. 9.30am at the Keirunga Arts Venue, 6 Puflett Road, Havelock North and visit two homes before returning to the Keirunga Homestead for a finger food lunch and refreshments provided by Keirunga Board members and Pure catering, Havelock North.

The remaining two homes will be visited after lunch and all visitors will return home independently at the end of the afternoon approx. 4pm

Greenhill Lodge – Raukawa
Silverford – Dartmoor
Hawke’s Bay Club – Napier
Farndon House – Clive

The Tour will be guided by Sarah and John Vickers from Marton.

About John Vickers

John is a fifth generation New Zealander with a lifetime interest in New Zealand Heritage.

A childhood spent in a large district homestead, and being familiar with all the other homes on the tour, gives John a broad knowledge of their history, design aspects and place in New Zealand’s development.

Restoring a “Chapman-Taylor Courtyard” house with his wife Sarah, as a home for their three children, Woodleigh reveals the interesting philosophy of the Arts and Craft movement.

His experience in Local Government, including a term as District Mayor, gives him further insight into the interesting Rangitikei District.

A huge ‘thank you’ to all those who are supporting Keirunga by generously opening their homes to us, and also those who are joining our Tour to enjoy their hospitality