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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.
Available Bookings from 28 Mar to 10 Apr 2026
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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
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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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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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From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you for your five-star review.
ALAIN LOUVIOT from France wrote on 16 November 2024
Visite guidée
Avons tout particulièrement apprécié la visite guidée avec une guide qui a pris le temps de bien expliquer, qui a dialogue avec des termes simples pour faciliter notre compréhension et qui a partagé avec nous l'intérêt qu'elle porte à cette magnifique demeure . On a vraiment ressenti l'atmosphère de cette demeure très bien conservee. Tous nos remerciements Alain et Odile
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Alain and Odile, for your review. We are pleased to hear the guide took their time to give a clear explanation about the Home.
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.
kapititraveller from New Zealand wrote on 04 March 2026
Well worth it
Interesting guide and lovely home. Well worth doing the tour. Make sure you walk around the gardens too. There is parking on the street reserved for Olveston house visitors.
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Linda. We're truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and spending time in our Garden of National Significance. It's always wonderful to know our visitors have had a special experience with us. Just to clarify, parking outside Olveston is public parking, as we don't have allocated on-site spaces.
deliam from New Zealand wrote on 13 January 2026
Exceeded expectations
We were greeted by friendly and helpful counter staff and our tour guide was excellent. Thoroughly versed in the building, artefacts and history. It's a stunningly preserved home, with incredible collections of artefacts from around the world. It's like being on the set of Downton Abbey. The gardens are worth a look too. Gorgeous.
From Olveston Historic Home - Guided Tour
Thank you, Deliam for your review. We are pleased we exceeded your ecpectations.
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Maryse MONTIGNE from France wrote on 14 March 2025
Très belle visite
Belle demeure Super visite Beaucoup d'explications sur l'importance de cette famille pour Dunedin Je recommande