Rototawai Historic Homestead: A must visit in South Wairarapa
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Come and explore this stunning Category 1 heritage listed homestead, art gallery and beautiful gardens surrounding the homestead.
Rototawai is a tranquil landscape and a restored historic homestead, located in a rural setting in South Wairarapa. A family property made available to the public to enjoy a private collection of art, a unique landscape and historic home.
Rototawai is administered by the Anna Bidwill Foundation – a Charitable Trust established by Anna to enable her private Art Collection to be available for the enjoyment of the general public. Ground floor viewing only. The upstairs area of the homestead is private.
Shakespeare in the Courtyard
Come and be entertained! Performances of some of Shakespeare’s favourite scenes, songs and sonnets, including the Sir Thomas More soliloquy ‘A Strangers’ Case’ about refugees, will take place between 10am-11am in the Courtyard.
Tickets, at $45 each, are required for this part of the event, and include the $30 entry cost for the general open day.
Performers include SGCNZ and Kuranui College alumni and current students. Be sure to bring your own seating.
Booking is REQUIRED for the Shakespeare performances.
Cost:
Open Day - $30 - Payments by cash and Eftpos on the day.
Shakespeare Performances & Open Day - $45 - booking is required: https://events.humanitix.com/shakespeare-in-the-courtyard
Learn more and book on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/rototawai-historic-homestead-26/
This event is part of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival, running 24th October - 15th November. Discover over 160 more events on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/
Health & Safety:
Health and safety details will be shared on arrival."
Rototawai is a tranquil landscape and a restored historic homestead, located in a rural setting in South Wairarapa. A family property made available to the public to enjoy a private collection of art, a unique landscape and historic home.
Rototawai is administered by the Anna Bidwill Foundation – a Charitable Trust established by Anna to enable her private Art Collection to be available for the enjoyment of the general public. Ground floor viewing only. The upstairs area of the homestead is private.
Shakespeare in the Courtyard
Come and be entertained! Performances of some of Shakespeare’s favourite scenes, songs and sonnets, including the Sir Thomas More soliloquy ‘A Strangers’ Case’ about refugees, will take place between 10am-11am in the Courtyard.
Tickets, at $45 each, are required for this part of the event, and include the $30 entry cost for the general open day.
Performers include SGCNZ and Kuranui College alumni and current students. Be sure to bring your own seating.
Booking is REQUIRED for the Shakespeare performances.
Cost:
Open Day - $30 - Payments by cash and Eftpos on the day.
Shakespeare Performances & Open Day - $45 - booking is required: https://events.humanitix.com/shakespeare-in-the-courtyard
Learn more and book on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/rototawai-historic-homestead-26/
This event is part of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival, running 24th October - 15th November. Discover over 160 more events on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/
Health & Safety:
Health and safety details will be shared on arrival."
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Where is it happening?
808 Kahutara Rd, Kahutara 5771, New Zealand, 808 Kahutara Rd, Kahutara 5771, New Zealand, Kahutara
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