Olveston (house)
Stately home Landmark and historical place Museum
Olveston Historic Home is a substantial house in an inner suburb of Dunedin, New Zealand.Construction and layoutBuilt for David Theomin in the Jacobean style to plans prepared by the London architect Sir Ernest George, (1839-1922) the house was fitted with all the latest conveniences: central heating, an internal telephone system, a service lift, a food mixer, and an electric toaster, for example. Read more
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Jaunita K. 2016-05-25Wow, what an interesting place to visit, the art work and all the objects the family had gathered over there life time was overwhelming. Will have...
Morgan C. 2016-02-03Beautiful home and a great tour guide. Would love to see the attict and basement! But very happy with what we could see.
Desiree H. 2016-01-24Best historic house I have visited. Great furnishings, many rooms to see and very informative tour guide☺
Louise De L. 2018-07-04Amazing house!! So technologically advanced for its day!!
Amanda May K. 2018-06-18Thank you Briar for a lovely tour. Gorgeous house, could have spent ages listening Briar playing the piano, it was a lovely touch, very talented.
Cheryl Bove B. 2018-05-27Beautiful historic home, with a perfect presentation by staff who love what they do.
Katy J. 2018-04-08Well worth It, it's an incredible little time capsule and the tour guide was thorough and patient - excellent experience
Zhaxi T. 2018-03-12It is an amazing experience to have a tour here. There is so much to see and it is so well looked after. Beautiful gardens too!
Dave B. 2018-02-01House itself was lovely as we're the staff in reception who greeted us but the tour was rushed and not that enjoyable
Catherine B. 2018-01-08Really enjoyed visiting Olveston House, loved the billiards room and the beautiful wooden top tables in the kitchens. Although William Larnach is an...
Belinda L. 2017-06-08A beautiful treasured home and collection. you will not be disappointed. Great information from the your guide, shame was only for a hour could of...
Anne O. 2016-06-28An historic house in mostly original condition. Interesting and informative guide
Eddie H. 2016-06-23Fascinating history. It was really interesting.
Ian C. 2015-11-05Amazed to find a historic building with all the original features and furniture retained. Real world museum.
Donna B. 2015-04-07Great tour!!! Better than Larnach Castle. Got to see many rooms and was extremely informative.
Christine M. 2013-11-30A must do when you visit Dunedin.
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