Butler Point Whaling Museum, Historic 1840's House and Gardens

19/10/2026

🎃 ~ Less than two weeks until Halloween! ~ 🎃

Join us at Butler Point for Voices in the Darkness - an evening of classic tales by candlelight to chill the blood. Our guest readers are getting into fine voice and preparing to bring these spooky stories to life in a variety of settings.

Bring a torch to light your way through the darkness, and stay afterwards for light refreshments.

Tickets are selling ~~~ book yours now: www.butlerpoint.co.nz/events 👻

16/10/2026

⚓ Set sail into the world of Moby-Dick this Sunday!

Join us at Butler Point for a special 175th anniversary tour exploring the real whaling history behind Melville’s legendary tale - with guest historians and a close-up look at whaleboats and whaling life in the 1800s.

📅 Sunday 18 October, 11am
🎟 Adults $50 | Students (16+) $20 | Kids go FREE
🥪 Bring a picnic; tea and coffee are on us. Places are limited - book now.

Don’t miss this whale of a day! 🐋
www.butlerpoint.co.nz/events

13/10/2026

Moby Dick is 175 ~~ and still making waves!

The cartoon says “bring a harpoon.”

We say: bring your curiosity (and a picnic).

Join us at Butler Point for a special anniversary tour with two guest historians, exploring the real whaling history behind Melville’s legendary tale. No harpoons required. 😉

Sunday 18 October 2026, 11am
Tea and coffee provided — bring a picnic for afterwards. Kids go free!

Places are limited, so book your spot before this one swims away:
www.butlerpoint.co.nz/events

10/10/2026

Primo morning at Butler Point now that the rain has cleared.

Looking forward to welcoming today’s visitors for our guided tours. 😊

www.butlerpoint.co.nz

09/10/2026

Two great October events at Butler Point!

Celebrate 175 years of Moby-Dick with guest historians, whaling stories and a special tour on Sunday 18 October at 11am.
All ages welcome - kids go free!
Bring a picnic. Tea and coffee provided.

Then step into the shadows for Voices in the Darkness on Halloween, Saturday 31 October, 8–10pm.
Four dramatic ghost stories, candlelit rooms and eerie corners of Butler Point await.
Ages 16+. Spaces are limited.
Bring a torch… if you dare.

Book your October adventure: www.butlerpoint.co.nz/events

26/09/2026

26/09/2026

Make history part of your school holidays!

Looking for a memorable day out for the whole family? Come and explore Butler Point with a guided tour of:

🐳 Our historic whaleboat and whaling museum
🏡 An 1840s homestead
🌺 Five-star-rated gardens (New Zealand Gardens Trust)
🌳 Notable trees, including a pōhutukawa with an incredible 12-metre circumference
🛖 Historic Moehuri pā site

Discover Aotearoa New Zealand’s early history and learn about the people, places and whaling stories that shaped the region.

After your tour, take your time exploring the grounds and enjoy a relaxing family picnic surrounded by beautiful gardens and heritage.

Kids go free!

Plan your school-holiday visit today:
www.butlerpoint.co.nz