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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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Just awesome
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Just awesome
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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
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Going back in time
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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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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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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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From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Kerrier1 for taking the time to review Olveston. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit.
Geoffrey Strang from Australia wrote on 22 March 2025
Olveston Guided Tour
Our tour guide (name unknown ) was very good and had a touch of humour - just right for a tour like this so I highly recommend this tour and it was inexpensive too so all up really good. Geoff Strang
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Geoffery for your five-star review. Thank you or your recommendation.
Lyn Voice from New Zealand wrote on 05 March 2025
Olveston Historic Home
I would highly recommend to give this a visit. It is foremost the most wonderful and pure example of living in the last century especially given that it is a real and living family that have done so as a,gift to Dunedin. It was,easy to book and get too. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the house contents and family. Very welcoming and friendly as we're all the staff. Thank you so much
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Lyn, for your glowing review.
danc17 from New Zealand wrote on 02 March 2025
A must see in Dunedin
Very friendly staff, well organized tour. Interesting history and story. Beautiful historic house and lovely garden.
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you for your review.
jenniferh9 from New Zealand wrote on 02 February 2025
Great tour
I loved exploring this house and our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. The tour was small at the time we chose, with just 3 people, and the tour guide took note of what we were interested in and adapted what she said according. Even my 13 year old son liked it which is always enjoyable. Thanks
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you so much for your five-star review, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that you felt so well taken care of and that the guide was able to personalise your tour to suit your preferences. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
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kerrier1 from New Zealand wrote on 28 March 2025
Snapshot in time
Excellent tour guide who was knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. The house and contents are a wonderful snapshot in time and Dunedin is lucky to have this asset gifted to them.