Museum
Pompallier House
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Pompallier House is a restored French Catholic mission building constructed in the 1840s, originally housing a printing press that produced the first Māori-language books. Visitors can tour the rammed-earth and timber building, see the working replica printing press, and learn about the Marist missionaries' work. The house is furnished with period pieces, and the garden features plants used by the missionaries. It offers a unique glimpse into the early Catholic presence in New Zealand and the cultural exchange between French missionaries and Māori.
Don't miss
- Watch a demonstration of the replica printing press used to print Māori-language texts.
- Explore the rammed-earth construction and original 1840s architecture.
- Stroll the historic garden with plants used by the missionaries for food and medicine.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Pompallier House
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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