Highwic, Auckland

Name: Highwic
Address: Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 9-524 5729

#68 among attractions in Auckland

Museum, Historical place, Reportedly haunted, History museum

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Highwic is a 19th century house in Auckland, New Zealand, which is listed by Heritage New Zealand as a Category I structure. The house was built in 1862 for Alfred Buckland, a wealthy colonial settler and landowner. The building sits in an elevated position above Newmarket. ()

Opened: 1981 (43 years ago)Coordinates: 36°52'18"S, 174°46'30"E

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Central Auckland (Newmarket)Auckland New Zealand

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+64 9-524 5729

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Highwic – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Auckland War Memorial Museum, Westfield Newmarket, Auckland Domain, Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson.

0.8 miN
Museum home for army and regional history
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland
22 min walk • The Auckland War Memorial Museum stands as a beacon of history, culture, and remembrance in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland. Set within the lush grounds of the Auckland Domain, the neoclassical building overlooks the city and harbor, offering visitors not only a...
~440 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Newmarket, Auckland
3 min walk • Westfield Newmarket, located in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, is a premier shopping centre that offers an unparalleled retail experience. With over 230 stores spread across its multi-level complex, it caters to a diverse range of shoppers looking for fashion...
0.9 miN
Large city park in a volcanic crater
Auckland Domain, Auckland
22 min walk • Auckland Domain is the city's oldest and one of the largest parks, a verdant oasis sprawling over 75 hectares in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. This hilly park is situated on the volcanic remains of the Pukekawa volcano, offering a blend of open spaces, manicured...
0.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson, Auckland
21 min walk • Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson is a 143 m high volcanic cone in the Auckland volcanic field in Auckland, New Zealand.
1 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland
25 min walk • Holy Trinity Cathedral is an Anglican place of worship situated in Parnell, a residential suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Auckland and the cathedral of the Bishop of Auckland.
1 miNE
Church
Selwyn churches, Auckland
27 min walk • The Selwyn churches were a group of 19th century Anglican churches and chapels in the Auckland region, New Zealand named after Bishop Selwyn who inspired their construction. The majority were built in wood in the neo-gothic style and many were designed by the architect Frederick Thatcher.
0.5 miSW
Park, Garden
Eden Garden, Auckland
14 min walk • Eden Garden is a garden in Mt Eden, Auckland set in 2 hectares of former quarry land. It was established in 1964 and is open to the public for an admission fee.
1.1 miNW
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Cemetery
Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland
27 min walk • Symonds Street Cemetery is a historic cemetery and park in central Auckland, New Zealand. It is in 5.8 hectares of deciduous forest on the western slope of Grafton Gully, by the corner of Symonds Street and Karangahape Road, and is crossed by the Grafton Bridge.
1 miNW
Bridge
Grafton Bridge, Auckland
27 min walk • Grafton Bridge is a road bridge spanning Grafton Gully in Auckland, New Zealand. Built of reinforced concrete in 1910, it connects the Auckland CBD and Karangahape Road with Grafton.
1.3 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Mercury Theatre, Auckland
33 min walk • The Mercury Theatre is a theatre in Auckland, New Zealand, located on Mercury Lane, off Karangahape Road and was home to a theatre company of the same name for two decades.
0.9 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary's Cathedral, Auckland
24 min walk • St Mary's Cathedral Church, also known as St Mary's Church, is the former Cathedral Church of the Anglican Diocese of Auckland. Located in Parnell, it replaced the earlier Old St Mary's. This wooden Gothic Revival church was designed by the prominent Christchurch architect Benjamin Mountfort and completed in 1897.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Highwic open?

Highwic is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Highwic?

Nearby attractions include Newmarket, Auckland (5 min walk), Newmarket Viaduct, Auckland (5 min walk), Parnell, Auckland (13 min walk), Eden Garden, Auckland (14 min walk).

How to get to Highwic by public transport?

The nearest stations to Highwic:

Bus

Mahuru Street • Lines: Out (4 min walk)
Newmarket Stop A • Lines: 30, Inn, Out (4 min walk)

Train

Newmarket (8 min walk)
Grafton (13 min walk)