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World Heritage Day - Tour of Toroa Event Type: Auckland Region, Family/Kids

04 Jun 2006 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.     Come and see the SS Toroa, an original steam ferry that once graced the Waitemata Harbour. The S.S. Toroa is the last of the fleet of Waitemata Harbour double-ended steam ferries that used to run between Auckland and the North Shore. The Toroa was launched in 1925 and served until 1980. The Toroa Preservation Society is holding an open day to mark World Heritage Day and present the history of ferries to new generations and visitors.   Venue: Selwood Road Henderson     Cost: gold coin donation     Contact: Jim McPhilips Tel:(09) 626 5130 Email: mcphill@ihug.co.nz   Website: www.toroa.org.nz

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Self-Guided Walk - Corban Estate Event Type: Auckland Region, Family/Kids

04 Jun 2006 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.     Enter the Corban Estate from Mt Lebanon Lane and pick up a brochure from the Gallery/homestead to guide you around the site. The Corban Estate is a heritage icon in Waitakere City. Come and see the original homestead, old winery, cellar and still building. The complex of buildings evolved from 1902 to the present, changing from a family home and vineyard, with a winery, through to the industrial estate of the late 1970s. Drop into the gallery to look around the homestead. The Corban Estate celebrates the performing arts and wine industry in Waitakere City.   Venue: Corban Estate Arts Centre 426 Great North Road (Entrance at the intersection of Great North Rd, Lincoln Rd, and Mt Lebanon Lane), Henderson     Cost: Free     Contact: Alina Wimmer Tel:09 836-8000 ext 8798 Fax:09 836-8043 Email: Alina.Wimmer@waitakere.govt.nz

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Open Day at Mill Cottage, Sel Peacock Drive Event Type: Auckland Region, Family/Kids

04 Jun 2006 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.     The West Auckland Historical Society is having an open day at Mill cottage to celebrate World Heritage Day. Bring your family and come along to Mill Cottage that is associated with the original Henderson Mill. See historic photos of early Henderson, the water wheel behind the cottage and get a taste of our colourful past.   Venue: Mill Cottage 17 Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson     Cost: Free     Contact: Alina Wimmer Tel:09 836-8000ext 8798 Fax:09 836-8043 Email: Alina.Wimmer@waitakere.govt.nz

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World Heritage Day - Open Day, Rose Hellaby House Event Type: Auckland Region, Family/Kids

04 Jun 2006 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.     Rose Hellaby House Rose Hellaby House located in the Waitakere Ranges is open to the public as part of World Heritage Day.   Venue: Rose Hellaby House 515 Scenic Drive, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park     Cost: Free     Contact: Vanessa Tanner Tel:09 366 2000 Email: vanessa.tanner@arc.govt.nz

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Guided Walk - Henderson Heritage Trail Event Type: Auckland Region, Family/Kids

04 Jun 2006 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.     Guided walk for World Heritage Day Join Ben Copedo on a guided walk along the Henderson Heritage Trail and discover the hidden treasures of New Zealand's oldest motor camp (Tui Glen) and what inspired Henry Swann, a successful lawyer to become a recluse and build Swann's Arch....   Venue: Meeting at Mill Cottage 17 Sel Peacock Drive     Cost: Free     Contact: Alina Wimmer Tel:09 836-8000 extn 8798 Fax:09 836-8043 Email: Alina.Wimmer@waitakere.govt.nz

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Oratia Folk Museum- World Heritage Day Event Type: Auckland Region, Family/Kids

04 Jun 2006 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.     Oratia Folk Museum is open to the public on Sunday 4th June as part of World Heritage Day. Take a step back in time and visit Oratia Folk Museum. It was originally built in Parker Road in 1872 and later shifted to this site for use as a museum. The historic homestead "Albion Vale" is also on the same site and was the original Parr family homestead. The site is unique in the Auckland region and also contains magnolia and oak trees from the original Parr Nursery. The Museum is open by appointment at other times.   Venue: Oratia Folk Museum 527 West Coast Road, Oratia     Cost: Gold coin     Contact: Dave Harre Tel:09 818 7816 Email: daveharre@xtra.co.nz

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World Heritage Day- Chapel of Faith in the Oaks Event Type: Auckland Region, Family/Kids

04 Jun 2006 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.     Come and see the historic Chapel of Faith in the Oaks, originally built in 1886. The Chapel is part of a cluster of historic buildings associated with the early development of Waikumete Cemetery. The building is in the shape of a Greek Cross and is built of double cavity brick with a slate roof. The chapel deteriorated in the late 1960s and by the late 1970s, a group of concerned local residents, led by Judith Long (nee Creegan) formed a Trust to restore the building. The current trustees are raising funds for a further restoration that will return the building to its former glory.   Venue: Chapel of Faith in the Oaks Old Chapel Way, Waikumete Cemetery     Cost: Free     Contact: Barbara Farac-Ciprian Tel:(09) 837 5520 Email: N/A

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Huia Museum - open on World Heritage Day Event Type: Auckland Region, Family/Kids

04 Jun 2006 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.     Huia Museum is open on Sunday 4th June, World Heritage Day. Huia museum is largely dedicated to interpreting the events associated with the shipwreck, Orpheus. On February 7 1863, the HMS Orpheus was only miles from its destination in Auckland. Many of the passengers were soldiers heading for the Waikato Land Wars. The harbour bar at the head of the Manukau Harbour was a sandbank that was known to be treacherous. The ship took a course too far to the south of the bar to cross it safely and the nose of the ship was buried in the sand bar. The Orpheus is New Zealand's worst maritime disaster with 189 passengers dying and only 70 survived the ordeal.   Venue: Huia Museum Huia Road, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park     Cost: Gold coin donation     Contact: Moira Tel:(09) 811 8054 Email: N/A

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Waikumete Cemetery Guided Walk Event Type: Auckland Region, Family/Kids

04 Jun 2006 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.     Guided Walk by Mary Gilligan, local historian, on World Heritage Day Waikumete Cemetery is an important part of the City's social fabric and is the final resting place of our famous and infamous sons and daughters. Come along and find out about well known politicians, brickmakers, artisans, and notable figures.   Venue: Meet outside the Chapel of Faith in the Oaks Old Chapel Way - Waikumete Cemetery     Cost: Gold coin donation     Contact: Mary Gilligan Tel:09 817- 6547

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