Te Pā o MOTAT – MOTAT Village
INCLUDED IN GENERAL ADMISSION
Ever wondered what it was like to live in Auckland in the 1800s? The Te Pā o MOTAT – MOTAT Village brings the colonial Pākehā history alive. You’ll be taken back in time as you explore the original cottages, schoolhouse, chapel, washhouse and forge.
As you wander around the village, imagine yourself in the shoes of the Bagnall Family settling in 1848 Parnell or picture yourself going to Wainui school in 1878 – it was so strict! The 1870s Engineer’s Cottage is the only village building in its original location and was once inhabited by the Pumphouse engineer. On special occasions you can watch the MOTAT blacksmith at work in .
Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 1898
Look out for upcoming MOTAT Live Days to see what’s going on in the Te Pā o MOTAT – MOTAT Village.
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