A Historical Walk of Howick Village

Māori called Howick Owairoa, meaning ‘long waters’ when viewed from Stockade Hill. Ngāi Tai Iwi have lived here for over 800 years.

Howick was named after the third Earl Grey, formerly Viscount Howick, Minister for State & Colonies in the British Government who was responsible for sending soldier-settlers, called Fencibles, to Howick in 1847.

This walk takes approximately 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace. Toilets are located in Picton Street by the Information Centre, Moore Street/Central Terrace, at Howick Beach and Howick Domain.

The Fencibles and their families came as part of the first NZ Government assisted immigration scheme. Their arrival from 1847–1854 almost doubled the number of European settlers in Auckland. Howick, the largest, and Panmure, Onehunga and Otahuhu were the four Fencible settlements strategically located to protect Auckland.

Download the Howick Historical Walk Map now and plan your trip around the sights!

You can also visit the Howick Historical Village, a living museum showcasing original buildings and life in a Fencible Settlement in the 1850s, at Bells Road, Pakuranga.

www.historicalvillage.org.nz

Download Howick’s Heritage App for more information at www.stqry.app/projects/970