Duart House — Attraction in Hawke's Bay

Beautiful old place. Such a shame that they can't sort the earthquake strengthening out so it can be viewed by the public or opened as a B&B. Like govt house in Rotorua...it needs to be brought back and preserved. Personal feelings about this is...if it's survived every earthquake since construction....hasn't it proved it's quality of design and endurance. So sad such beautiful buildings lie empty and unloved 💕. There ought to be something like the UK National Trust to ensure preservation and enjoyment of NZ landmark buildings. I wonder if the Landmark Trust could be enticed to take...

On a tour with the NZ Founders Society, we visited Duart House, built in 1882. What an amazing old house with so much interesting history and a museum of historic artifacts, furniture, paintings, tools, bric-a-brac, etc. Absolutely loved it and so appreciated the presentation by the ladies who are so involved with this precious property. WELL...

in Havelock North for three years in the 1990s, I had never come across Duart House. I didn't get to go inside as it's closed most days but it is a rather beautiful 1800s grand house and pleasant Gardens. Worth a little diversion to see an interesting piece of New...