Golders Cottage — Attraction in North Island

Beautifully maintained. Was brilliant to be able to discover the gems in each room and in the garden detailing the colonial era. Lynly was patient with us and helpful in showing us around and giving us the history of the family, house, Era and the Upper Hutt area. A lovely afternoon activity that enthralled my 12 year old daughter. She especially enjoyed the old toys, dolls house, pikelet plates and old irons. Thanks to the team preserving...

An interesting, historical cottage with original decor intact such as wallpaper, furniture and artefacts preserving a piece of Upper Hutt's pioneering way of life, on Fergusson Drive. Built by John Golder in 1876–77, a road builder in Wellington, the house is now used as a museum of colonial domestic life and managed by volunteer caretakers. Visitors are welcome and donations contribute to its maintenance & easy public...

Time capsule In our own back yard. One of the only original settlers cottages still standing in Upper Hutt in original condition. Built by John Golder in 1876 before he Married Jane...