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Gear Homestead
Porirua, Wellington
A heritage-listed 1887 homestead in Aotea, Porirua, now a restaurant and bar.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
James Gear, a Wellington meat-processing boss, built this house in 1887 and it is now a Category 2 heritage place. Porirua Council leases it as an event venue with a bar and restaurant, so stop for a meal rather than a tour.
Good to know
- Check current opening days before you go
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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