Permanent Exhibition

Te Pā o MOTAT – MOTAT Village

The Te Pā o MOTAT – MOTAT Village brings alive Pākehā settler life. You’ll be taken back in time as you explore the original cottages, schoolhouse, chapel, washhouse and forge.

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Date & Time

Permanent Exhibition

Location

MOTAT

Category

Exhibition Family

Tickets

INCLUDED IN GENERAL ADMISSION

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Accessibility

Partially wheelchair accessible

Location: MOTAT Great North Road.

Entrance: Confined spaces with narrow entrances and uneven surfaces.

Stairs: The School House, Prison Cells, Chapel, and some cottages are not accessible to wheelchairs.

Noise: This is generally a quiet, peaceful space.

Mobility parking is available on site at MOTAT Great North Road. Please arrange in advance.

Parking

We recommend parking on Stadium Road and Great North Road.

Ever wondered what it was like to live in Auckland in the 1800s? The Te Pā o MOTAT – MOTAT Village brings the colonial Pākehā history alive. You’ll be taken back in time as you explore the original cottages, schoolhouse, chapel, washhouse and forge.

As you wander around the village, imagine yourself in the shoes of the Bagnall Family settling in 1848 Parnell or picture yourself going to Wainui school in 1878 – it was so strict! The 1870s Engineer’s Cottage is the only village building in its original location and was once inhabited by the Pumphouse engineer. On special occasions you can watch the MOTAT blacksmith at work in .