The Colonial Cottage Museum
The Colonial Cottage Museum
68 Nairn Street
Wellington City
New Zealand
6001
Listing Details
Visit central Wellington's oldest original home. Built by William Wallis in 1858, this was a time when candles were made from tallow and when the nails were imported.
See how these early colonials blended their lives from their Victorian homeland within the dictates of a new country. Enjoy the garden, the remaining portion of an 1840 New Zealand Company Town Acre.
Visitors to the Colonial Cottage also enjoy the Museum of Wellington City & Sea and Cable Car Museum.
Phone: 04 496 1947
Fax: 04 384 9202