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Built in 1904 for wealthy businessman and collector Mr. David Theomin, Olveston historic home is a treasure trove of fine art and artefacts purchased from all over the world.
Built in 1904 for wealthy businessman and collector Mr. David Theomin, Olveston historic home is a treasure trove of fine art and artefacts purchased from all over the world.
Highlights
- Designed by acclaimed English architect Sir Ernest George
- Furnished with fine art, furniture and artefacts purchased from all around the world
- 35 rooms to explore with a galleried atrium and ballroom
- Olveston is an authentic and original historic home depicting the life of a wealthy merchant family in the early part of the twentieth century.
The house and its contents were gifted to the City of Dunedin following the death of Mr Theomin’s daughter and the home was opened for the public to enjoy in 1966.
This fascinating guided tour of Olveston will depict for you the lives of an upper class family in the early twentieth century.
Come and see for yourself the grace and grandeur of Olveston - An iconic Dunedin building and unique heritage experience in New Zealand.
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
BLOWN AWAY BY THIS HISTORIC HOME
Katrina Clark from
Australia
BLOWN AWAY BY THIS HISTORIC HOME
Katrina Clark from
Australia
BLOWN AWAY BY THIS HISTORIC HOME
Katrina Clark from
Australia
Exceeded expectations
deliam from
NZ
Just awesome
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Just awesome
Annemarie Caffyn from
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Just awesome
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Olveston Diamond
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Olveston Diamond
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Worth checking out
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Worth checking out
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Going back in time
dianef3 from
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Going back in time
dianef3 from
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Beautiful!
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Beautiful!
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Great tour
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Beautiful building and gardens
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Beautiful building and gardens
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Beautiful building and gardens
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Beauiful Mansion
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Beauiful Mansion
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Beauiful Mansion
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Amazing
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Amazing
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Amazing
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Recommend you include it on your visit to Dunedin.
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Recommend you include it on your visit to Dunedin.
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The best attraction in Dunedin
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Beautifully presented Home
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Beautifully presented Home
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A must do experience.
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A must do experience.
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A must do experience.
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Fantastic tour
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Winter at Olveston House
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Winter at Olveston House
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Amazing amazing amazing
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Historical home
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Excellent Tour
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Colonial grandeur conserved
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Colonial grandeur conserved
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History at its finest
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Ya Yin from Taiwan wrote on 21 January 2018
Great tour
非常有趣的導覽，有讓人彷彿置身在歷史中體驗這一家人當時的生活的感覺，房子內部的場景也保持得很好，相當精緻。每個房間中的小細節也都很有意思，10.25塊很值得
Liz from New Zealand wrote on 02 April 2026
Unique piece of history
A stately home that has all the art and belongings still in the home from the family. A unique glimpse into the family that was an integral part of Dunedin's early history
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Kia ora Liz, thank you for your review.
Lincoln Darling from New Zealand wrote on 29 March 2026
Olveston
Great history
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Lincoln for your review.
Katrina Clark from Australia wrote on 26 March 2026
BLOWN AWAY BY THIS HISTORIC HOME
This home has been preserved immaculately, including all the art work, furniture, silver and linen. I expected the generous donor (who died in 1966) to return any moment! The Trust clearly takes great pride in this beautiful home. Our guide provided interesting and insightful commentary throughout our tour, welcoming questions and answering them as if she knew the owners themselves! As if that's not enough, the gardens are a joy to wander through, with apple trees, herbs, roses sitting alongside 100 year old trees. A visit to this home is highly recommended
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Kia ora Katrina, thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour.
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jen-fengk from Taiwan wrote on 09 April 2019
廿世紀豪宅參觀
導覽盡責，可惜我英文不佳，唯一缺憾是沒帶去地下室(我猜想是僕人或管家住的地方)