Reviews of The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga. (Museum) in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty).

The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga

205 Reviews

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Local history museum

15 Mission Street, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

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Information of The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga, Museum in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty)

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Reviews of The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga

s.

Only $ 10 entrance. Lovely staff. Have a nice guided tour. Interesting about settling, picture from the past . View from the garden on the dunes, beach and mountain. And now a days, harbour, ware houses etc. Remembers us that progress is not always for the best.

M.

Wow! Such beautiful grounds with so much history, 3 delightful guides took me around, they were so enthusiastic and passionate about sharing the information about the Elms. And I did not know the first ever building in New Zealand of the library amazing! And listening to the guides I felt I had been transported back in time visualizing them walking around from the 1800's. So much to see so many interesting everyday items used that we dont need to use these days, that were so valuable back then, even common illnesses such as asthma which effected one of those living in this time died. Highly recommend to visit.

J.

Immaculately kept and amazing history. Staff are so well versed with knowledge and it was a fun beautiful experience.

J.

Wonderful guided tour. Thanks Dorothy and Philippa. We got a real sense for Tauranga's early history. Amazing that so much of the property is just as the family left it. Beautiful gardens too. Can recommend the short walk to the nearby cemetery also.

M.

The Elms is well worth a visit. Tauranga has so little history and grand old buildings so this place is a treasure worth preserving. Lovely grounds and interesting history.

C.

This is a very charming place to visit. The guides are very informative and also friendly and helpful. The garden is relaxing and the homestead is well maintained. Overall this was an informal history lesson and one I would highly recommend.

E.

A jewel in the middle of town. Guided tours help you learn all about Tauranga-moana's history. Extremely informative.

D.

Great chance to get a bit of history to the area in a beautiful surroundings. Very knowledgable guides.

K.

Beautiful place. Compliments to the gardeners. I had a fantastic time photographing a marvelous wedding.

K.

Very well preserved mission house with lots of history and interesting stories.

J.

Private location with lots of spots for wedding photos. Very happy to rent out for a morning. Thanks

K.

Amazing docent who had known the previous owners of the house. History lesson was insightful and grounds well preserved. Book collections abounded throughout the house and library. Great way to learn some if the history of the area.

J.

This is a beautiful site which hosts original buildings from the original settlers in the 19th C. On arrival we were introduced to our tour guide, Maureen and she was great. Knowledgeable about the site, the buildings and the Bush. She showed around the gardens, library and the house and then we able to wander around on our own. The grounds are so well maintained. We had a really lovely time here today, and thank you Maureen!

H.

Wish we could have stayed and talked with the ladies here all day, they're so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of this place and area. Beautiful grounds, well maintained buildings. Highly recommend.

K.

Amazing place to visit for history and gardens.

S.

it's a wonderful historical trip which ranks I'm the top 3 in New Zealand for importance. the Tauranga Mission mist be seen for anyone interested in New Zealand history. the guides are expert and are happy to field any questions on the unique artefacts they have. with a new extension planned for for 1000s of significant historical items this place will only get better and better!

E.

This is the most wonderful place honoring the Mission Station in the 1830s and the Tangata Whenua and it's part in local history. Not just a pretty Georgian house full of quaint treasures. I had a wonderful knowledgable guide Beverley whom I must have exhausted as she showed me the grounds and buildings. Loved the many stories she told. Thank you Tauranga for valuing your past Maori & Pakeha alike.

C.

Good history here. Well preserved by devoted people and a guided tour also.

M.

Great tour very interesting part of history

C.

What a wonderful venue The Elms was for my wedding. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Photos around the gardens look stunning. A great place to visit.

L.

Interesting stories, the house and the library are imbued by the atmosphere of good old days ☺️ so nice to have a walk around and enjoy!

J.

Very interesting the Guides are very knowledgeable. Beautiful grounds. Although I have visited Tauranga many times have never visited before. Thank you Jean Reeve St Andrews.

A.

Amazing place with an important piece of NZ history to tell. A must see if you want to get a sense of what was done to form the nation we live in.

C.

Such a amazing experience I would highly recommend this place to anyone

M.

Very good guided tour. A house with a lot of history.

M.

What a great Historical place to visit, the people and guides that showed our group of ten through were absolutely passionate and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend the Elms. Special thanks to our guide Dorothy.

M.

The Elms Mission house is full of history from the time of the arrival of missionaries to the area through the Maori land wars with the battle of Gate Pa in 1864 and up to more recent times. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and took time to discuss all our questions. The gardens are also worth seeing and are well kept with a number of impressive specimen trees.

D.

Reflecting the colonial past The Elms gives us a window on the past from the early 1800s. If you want to see and hear the fascinating history of this strategy area then this is the place. Guided tours are very reasonably priced.

A.

Charming early NZ historic house and the gardens would be a great place for a picnic. The guides give you a good insight to colonial history of the area. Respect to families who have saved this place for future generations.

R.

The house and surrounds are fabulous and I really enjoyed all the information that the tour guide spoke of

M.

I came here first when my friend's grandparents (the Maxwells) were living here as the caretakers. I enjoy coming back into the grounds amongst the mature trees for visits. It used to be a very quiet place but now there's a bit of traffic noise. Guided tours are offered between 11am & 3pm for a small charge. It's free to visit the garden

C.

Such a beautiful gem in the middle of the city. Covid meant we were unable to enjoy the full extent of the Elms but I'll be back.

S.

A tour guide will walk you through the mission house and tell of battles and hardships for the Maori and missionaries. The giant trees add to the history and the setting is tucked away from the city above the motorway. A small fee includes access to the chapel and sheds of the era – if you don’t take the tour the grounds are open for photos.

P.

The Elms Mission house is full of history from the time of the arrival of missionaries to the area through the Maori land wars with the battle of Gate Pa in 1864 and up to more recent times.We very much ed enjoyed the sense of place and history the house and grounds imbue.

H.

Wonderful visit to how life was back in our settlers' time - a small village from the past in the middle of the city. Take the time to explore all the buildings and soak up times gone by.

A.

Great history and very interesting touring the historic house where it all happened. Thank you.

D.

The Elms is a Tauranga gem. Its in good hands and is wl cared for and seems to be progressing whats on offer to see and learn. Its Tauranga history and worth hearing the story.

J.

Great historical landmark, which helped the indigenous to understand the english people, here is where books where translated and classes where given to the Maoris.

J.

A wonderful historic place. Beautiful grounds and well maintained buildings

A.

This is the oldest mission house in NZ. Well worth a visit. A guided tour is only $20. The guide is very knowledgable.

Q.

They really preserved the place. Nice place to visit about history. Ladies were very nice and informative. Great work team.

V.

A great place to learn about our history.Also lovely trees !

M.

Absolutely loved it - fabulous tour guides - well informed and passionate! Such an iconic place - what an experience.Thank you for your amazing hospitality :)

J.

Lovely gracious hosts. Stunning botanical range and interesting tour generally.

W.

The volunteers have put in a lot of effort to keep the buildings and hardens. Very historical. Well worth going.

t.

Not bad we found our tour guide rushed a little bit.

K.

Beautiful spot for a wedding amongst the historic buildings, palm trees and rose gardens...bit load with passing traffic...but DJ just turn the microphone up

T.

Very interesting place to see. Lovely tour guides

C.

Great place to stay we were here for 3 nights service was great breakfast was average pouches eggs on average were a little over cooked the yokes were 2 out of 3 day more line hard boiled bacon was fantastic.

R.

The mission station was founded in the 1800s during the Maori wars, and was used for a time as a hospital for soldiers wounded in the battles of Gate Pa & Te Ranga, when peace came the missionaries eventually made friends with the indigenous Maori taking in students to teach them up to date agricultural practices.

C.

A small piece of local history for a small price. The tour guide was freindly and incredibly informative however always seemed like she had somewhere else to be.

P.

Lovely staff, very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful old buildings with such rich history behind them

A.

Excellent slice of Tauranga history. One of the most historic places in New Zealand.

C.

Beautiful site, lots of interesting history and excellent staff.

M.

An absolutely stunning environment that beautifully captures and preserves a magnificent early European home and mission station, buildings and gardens.

S.

Well worth a visit if you enjoy early New Zealand history.

G.

This is a lovely place that would have got four stars but the local council has now imposed a high charge just to wander around it.

F.

Superb tour super helpful. Well worth the $$.

D.

Lovely historic site. Guides are very clued up and give a very good tour.

J.

An amazing and interesting piece of our heritage. Well restored and wonderful guides.

R.

A very historic site with knowledgeable guides taking you through Tauranga’s history. Highly recommend!

P.

Such amazing history and beautiful grounds.

S.

We were married here, always a super place to visit.

A.

Great place for a wedding. It's convenient because it's in the city but it's quiet. Lovely grounds.

S.

A must do location when visiting Tauranga. It will give a different perspective on the local history.

N.

Lovely place to visit & learn a lil about Tga history. Beautiful grounds

S.

Very interesting a lot of history and lovely gardens

C.

Interesting, great guide. For a town we a museum, this is a next best

L.

It is simply gorgeous...great gardens and history.

G.

Nice place to visit. Good historic information onsite

M.

Awesome place to visit. Maureen excellent guide and very knowledgeable

M.

Well worth a visit

K.

Loved learning the history of the first settlement in NZ.

T.

Very competent guides available to ensure an historical experience for all!!

T.

Well woth a visit. Great local history of early New Zealand.

C.

Well worth a wander around

L.

Beautifully kept grounds. Quite a story for visitors.

E.

It has great history, and I learned a lot while there.

C.

Very interesting tour of colonialism meeting Maori

K.

This is a historical build.Around it there are many elms In actual this a missionaries house who from England in19 century .

D.

House are well kept. Great tour.

D.

Histocal place, voluntary ladies are awesome guides.

P.

What an interesting place to visit for history of the area😁

P.

Great outlook Plenty of info A place I hadn't visited b4

S.

Great experience looking at NZ history

K.

What an amazing place to enjoy an outdoor theatre performance.

M.

Great hosts! Knowledgeable guides

S.

My friend had a wedding here was great

A.

It's a beautiful spot.

P.

Helpful staff, beautiful atmosphere, fascinating history.

E.

Hard to find parking

J.

Peaceful spot in a busy town

M.

Must visit. History to wander around in.

C.

A must visit for locals and visitors.

T.

Beautifully cared for. _Fascinating history.

T.

A gorgeous piece of local history :)

J.

Good cross section of taurangas past

M.

The guides were wonderful.

M.

Beautiful place to go and check out

P.

Setting for The Importance of being Ernest is stunning

C.

Great views and heritage.

L.

Peaceful,beautiful gardens

J.

Beautiful gardens!

R.

Amazing history of the place.

C.

This is an amazing place, a true gem in the book of Tauranga history, the fact this place is still in existence in the condition it is in ,is a true delight, we had a group of 10 visit, we phoned first and the staff were more than happy to do a guided tour for us,when we arrived we recieved a warm welcome and were offered umbrellas due to the drizzly weather, the tour was informative, professional and a real eye opener, we all enjoyed it greatly, there was a small admission fee, but the service and experience we recieved was well worth it,i highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a genuine and enjoyable blast back into time!-thanks so much "The Elms te papa"-we will be back :-)

T.

Stunning meal and location

N.

Nice place, good people.

G.

Well worth the visit

A.

Amazing slice of history.

K.

Interesting historic place

L.

Neat bit if history, check it out

Z.

Nature and history side by side

Y.

Brahman mission station

F.

Beautiful

J.

Very interesting

L.

Beautiful space

L.

Interesting historical

R.

Beautiful.

s.

Good history

R.

Informative

C.

(Translated) There are beautiful courtyards and historic buildings and cultural relics. The staff will guide and introduce the history so that visitors can understand the story here. Attractions worth visiting. (Original) 有美麗的庭院以及充滿歷史感的建築與文物。工作人員會導覽及介紹歷史，讓訪客了解這裡的故事。值得參觀的景點。

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(Translated) Well, a tour of our cruise ship. Interesting that the Swiss name "Menzi" falls. Didn't look any further. The bus driver said it was a ten minute walk to the ship. Blah. Still, does anyone know what the rusty horse puller is? (Original) Naja, eine Rundfahrt unseres Kreuzfahrt Schiffes. Interessant schon, dass der Schweizer Name "Menzi" fällt. Habe nicht weiter gesucht. Der Busfahrer sagte, dass es zu Fuss zehn Minuten zum Schiff sind. Blabla. Trotzdem, weiss jemand was der rostige Horse Puller ist?

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(Translated) Interesting to see what an old mission was like. The guides are dressed in season. (Original) Interessante ver como era uma antiga missão. As guias estão vestidas à época.

L.

(Translated) Nice engaging place. Worth the effort (Original) Leuke boeiende plaats. De moeite waard

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(Translated) Long live the New Zealand family (Original) Kia ora te whanau o Aotearoa mauriora

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