HistoryHidden gem
The Elms Mission House
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
One of the oldest surviving buildings in the Bay of Plenty, set in quiet gardens.
- Price
- Tour fee, check website
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
The Elms was the home of missionaries who arrived in Tauranga in the 1830s. The house, library and garden are kept in good shape and tell a lot about early contact between Maori and settlers. A calm stop in the middle of the city.
Good to know
- Check opening days on the website, tours are limited
- Combine with a walk along the nearby waterfront
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
- Open
- Check opening days
- Getting there
- Mission Street, street parking
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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