Historic Hayes

Historic Hayes The workshop & homestead are open 7 days per week between Sept & May. Guided tours are available for pre-booked groups during open season.

Hayes Engineering Works and Homestead was home to Ernest and Hannah Hayes, 19th-century pioneers whose resourcefulness, skill and determination define the spirit of 'Kiwi ingenuity'. Wander the grounds and explore the rustic mud brick buildings on a self-guided tour, before visiting our gift shop and enjoying a refreshing drink or bite to eat at Hannah’s Café. Hannah's Café located at Hayes Engine

ering Works and Homestead serves up delicious food combining fresh local produce with modern takes on old kiwi classics. Contact us to organise a guided tour. Hayes Engineering Works and Homestead is open daily September - May. Closed for Winter June - August, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Proudly cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.

🍂 That’s a Wrap for the Season! 🍂Today marked the final day of the season at and what a wonderful season it has been....
24/05/2026

🍂 That’s a Wrap for the Season! 🍂

Today marked the final day of the season at and what a wonderful season it has been.

To everyone who visited us over the past months — thank you. Whether you stopped in for a quick look, shared stories over coffee at Hannah’s Café, or brought friends and family to experience Hayes, your support means the world to us.

This special place is kept alive by the people who walk through the gates, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have welcomed so many fantastic visitors again this year.

Now it’s time for a winter pause while the team recharges and prepares for another exciting season ahead. Both Hayes and Hannah’s Café will reopen in September 2026, ready to do it all again.

Until then, thank you for being part of the Hayes journey. Have a safe and happy winter, and we look forward to seeing you again in the spring.

💚 The Team at Hayes

We are frozen today.The café is open.Hot food and great coffee ready.The museum is closed today as the ground condition...
18/05/2026

We are frozen today.

The café is open.
Hot food and great coffee ready.

The museum is closed today as the ground conditions are treacherous.

Hopefully the sun comes out tomorrow.

18/05/2026
A huge thank you to Darren Carson from Roy Carson Builders for taking away our gate that had reached its last legs and r...
13/05/2026

A huge thank you to Darren Carson from Roy Carson Builders for taking away our gate that had reached its last legs and rebuilding this lovely gate for our driveway.
Darren reused all of the hinges, catches and bolts and after 4 coats of paint put it back on the gudgeons.

Doesn't it look amazing.

We've sent the team on a first aid training course today so the museum and café are closed.We will be open at our usual ...
11/05/2026

We've sent the team on a first aid training course today so the museum and café are closed.

We will be open at our usual time tomorrow.

08/05/2026

Historic Hayes and Hannahs Cafe will be closed from 1.30pm today.
Our apologies for any inconvenience.

02/05/2026

The will be no Operating Tour today through the workshop.
Self guided tours only.

We are closed 30th April. As we are nearing the end of our season,its good bye to our casuals, Evanne and Louis and our ...
29/04/2026

We are closed 30th April.
As we are nearing the end of our season,its good bye to our casuals, Evanne and Louis and our fixed term ladies Glenda and Christine.

So we are heading on a mystery day out as a End of Season farewell and thank you.

We'll be open again on the 1st May.

We are CLOSED on ANZAC DAY.
23/04/2026

We are CLOSED on ANZAC DAY.

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How yummy do our Valentines treats look... Historic Hayes
13/02/2026

How yummy do our Valentines treats look...

Historic Hayes

Address

39 Hayes Road
Oturehua
9387

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+6434445801

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