Accessibility

We strive to make Howick Historical Village welcoming and accessible to all visitors. Our pathways and bathrooms offer accessible access to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone.

Please note, however, that due to the historical nature of some buildings and terrain, there are a few limitations to accessibility.

To help you plan your visit, we’ve outlined everything you need to know below.

  • Location

    The Village is located in Lloyd Elsmore Park, 75 Bells Road, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland.

    Car Parking

    Accessible car parks are available in the cafe and visitor car park (approx. 10 meters’ walk from the museum’s entrance).

    Buses

    There are several bus stops near the Village that offer shelter, seating, computerised timetables and touch-to-speak timetables. Please check the Auckland Transport Website for more information.

  • Entry Door

    We have an accessible door via the ramp that leads to the cafe’s entrance.

    Accompanying Carer

    We offer complimentary admission to accompanying carers.

    Other admission prices can be found here.

    Entry for Service Dogs

    Guide dogs are permitted in the Village.

    Wheelchairs and more

    We have a wheelchair available for free. Booking is recommended. To book, please call +64 9 576 9506 and speak to our Front of House team.

    We recommend wearing closed shoes with grip when visiting the Village since the pathways are covered in shell and can be slippery.

  • Accessibility Routes

    Due to the nature of our heritage buildings, we have limited mobility access. We recommend you discuss your mobility needs with our Front of House staff before purchasing tickets.

    We are working on publishing a mobility-accessible map that will be available here so that you can pre-plan your visit.

    Village Maps

    We have printed maps available at the Village’s reception desk in English, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean.

    Toilets

    Our accessible toilets are located in our cafe, situated next to our main entrance.

A garden scene with flowering plants and a gravel pathway, a house with a red roof on the right, and trees against a partly cloudy blue sky.
A small yellow house with white-trimmed windows, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery, under a blue sky.
A small, white house with a teal metal roof surrounded by tall pink and purple flowers, a gravel pathway, and a wooden bench in front. The house has a sign that says 'Education Department' and a tree with green leaves is visible in the background under a blue sky with clouds.