Vogel House, Lower Hutt

Name: Vogel House
Address: Lower Hutt, New Zealand

#14 among attractions in Lower Hutt

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Vogel House in 75 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, New Zealand is a large family home built in 1933 for James and Jocelyn Vogel. It was designed by Heathcote Helmore of the Christchurch architectural firm of Helmore and Cotterill, and built by Walter Dyer of the Lower Hutt firm of Dyer and Halse. Vogel House was presented to the Government as the official residence for the Prime Minister while he was in Wellington, and was used for that purpose from 1977 to 1990. Vogel House was listed by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category I historic place in 2008. ()

Completed: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 41°12'49"S, 174°54'7"E

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Central Ward (Hutt Central)Lower Hutt New Zealand

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Vogel House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queensgate Shopping Centre, The Dowse Art Museum, Petone Settlers Museum, HangDog Indoor Climbing Centre.

~1630 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Queensgate Shopping Centre, Lower Hutt
8 min walk • Queensgate Shopping Centre is a bustling retail hub located in the heart of Lower Hutt, New Zealand. As the premier shopping destination in the region, Queensgate boasts a wide variety of stores, ranging from well-known international brands to local boutiques, offering...
~830 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt
5 min walk • The Dowse Art Museum stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Lower Hutt, New Zealand, inviting visitors to engage with a diverse range of contemporary art and craft. This public gallery, established in 1971, has cultivated a reputation for showcasing innovative...
1.6 miSW
Museum, History museum
Petone Settlers Museum, Lower Hutt
41 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Wellington Harbour in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, the Petone Settlers Museum stands as a tribute to the early settlers who shaped the region's history. This intimate museum, situated within the historic Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial...
0.7 miW
41°12'51"S • 174°53'17"E
HangDog Indoor Climbing Centre, Lower Hutt
19 min walk • Climbing tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
0.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
14 min walk • Hutt Central, nestled in the heart of Lower Hutt, New Zealand, is a vibrant hub that epitomizes suburban convenience with an urban twist. As the central business district of the city, Hutt Central offers a blend of shopping, culture, and green spaces that cater to both...
0.5 miN
41°12'25"S • 174°54'14"E
Riverbank Market Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt
12 min walk • Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
~550 ftNW
Library
Lower Hutt War Memorial Library, Lower Hutt
3 min walk • The Lower Hutt War Memorial Library is a building in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, that houses that city's central library. The public library system of the city of Lower Hutt identifies the library collection within the building as the "War Memorial Library".
1.1 miE
41°12'58"S • 174°55'23"E
Waterloo Reserve, Lower Hutt
29 min walk • Park
1.2 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Petone Recreation Ground, Lower Hutt
31 min walk • Petone Recreation Ground is a cricket ground in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1951 when Hutt Valley played Wanganui in the 1950/51 Hawke Cup.
~1150 ftSE
Sport, Sport venue
Hutt Recreation Ground, Lower Hutt
6 min walk • Hutt Recreation Ground is a football, cricket and rugby union ground in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. The first recorded cricket match held on the ground came in 1949 when Hutt Valley played Nelson in the 1948/49 Hawke Cup.
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Memorial Park, Wellington
21 min walk • Memorial Park is a venue for football matches in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. It is the home of Petone FC who have been based there since 1961 as well as Capital Football who look after the game for the Wellington Region.

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Which popular attractions are close to Vogel House?

Nearby attractions include Lower Hutt War Memorial Library, Lower Hutt (3 min walk), The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt (5 min walk), Riverbank Market Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt (12 min walk), Hutt Central, Lower Hutt (14 min walk).

How to get to Vogel House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vogel House:

Bus

Queens Drive at Riddiford Gardens • Lines: 110 (4 min walk)
Lower Hutt – Queensgate (8 min walk)

Train

Western Hutt (17 min walk)
Ava (18 min walk)