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42 Royal Terrace, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New ZealandMap
Phone: +64 3 477 3320
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Very good, the castle gives the feeling of returning to her owner when everything is well preserved, like time back, must go and see, tickets 20 NZD, cost-effective, I will recommend it to all my friends who travel to New Zealand
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Olveston Historic Home Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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Overston House is the home of the wealthy Theomin family in Dunedin in the early 20th century, designed and built by London architects. The appearance of the ancient house is simple and elegant, and it is a typical Scottish building. This is a house of very high construction craftsmanship, and the stairs in the house do not even use a single nail. The Old House of Overston was built between 1904 and 1906. During the vigorous gold rush era at that time, the old house has a total of 35 rooms of various sizes, all of which have been carefully decorated. You can go in and visit, and the house has always been kept as it was when people lived there. By looking around, you will have a better understanding of the life of the wealthy New Zealand families during World War I and the gorgeous past life of Dunedin. This mansion is also a small collection hall. The precious oil paintings, furniture, handicrafts and antiques collected by the owner are displayed in each room. Every precious item is worth exploring.
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Olveston Historic Home Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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Very good, the castle gives the feeling of returning to her owner when everything is well preserved, like time back, must go and see, tickets 20 NZD, cost-effective, I will recommend it to all my friends who travel to New Zealand
The location of the old house is very high and it's a little tired to climb up. The roadside of the old house overlooks the port of Otago. The garden of the old house is very beautiful. There are old cars in the garage, shining. Designed by London architect George, it was built between 1904 and 1906 for the businessmen and families of David Siouming. The ancient house is a typical Scottish building with a simple and generous appearance. This is a house with superb construction technology. The stairs inside the house are not even used with a nail. The exquisitely decorated building has 35 rooms of different sizes. The interior decoration and decoration remain the same, displaying the precious paintings, furniture and works of art collected by the owner. Visit ticket is $19. No photos can be taken inside.
Visitors to the Old House in Oswerton can learn about the lives of wealthy families during the First World War. The house and its furnishings changed slightly between 1906 and 1926. It is also a small collection of valuable paintings, furniture and works of art collected by its owner.
At the beginning of the 20th century, a house inhabited by a wealthy family in Daniding was designed and built by British architects. Later generations donated the house to the government. The house was decorated and furnished to understand the life of the wealthy people in New Zealand in that century. Everything in it was very precious.
Olveston House in Owenston: 16 yuan/1 hour. Reservation is required. Scottish-style buildings built in the early 20th century, 18 rooms are luxurious classical furniture and painting accessories, as well as all the jade mahjong tables and mahjong cards.