Olveston Historic Home
Dunedin Otago
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Price range: $22.00 - $176.00
Olveston was built as the home of the Theomin family. It was gifted to the City of Dunedin upon the death of Miss Dorothy Theomin in 1966.
Olveston is a time capsule as little changed inside the house since it was occupied by the family 1906 to 1966. It is an authentic and original historic house depicting the way of life of a well to do family in the early part of the twentieth century.
Guided tours are available in English. Group Bookings (8 people or more) are available with Mandarin, Cantonese, German, French, Japanese and Dutch speaking guides. Please advise us in advance of your visit (48 hrs notice is required).
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Olveston Historic Home, 1-hr guided house tourExclusive Private guided tours
Art Collectors tours (Sundays 3-5pm)
Edwardian Garden Games
Evening guided tours for six people or more
Family Tours
Garden tour
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Following is feedback posted by visitors to this property:Grand home, excellent tour guide, not enough time to look at everything
Excellent customer service both in reception and tour guide. I came away feeling a bit cheated as so enjoyed the knowledge tour guide Kay shared with us - but felt we were rushed from room to room and would have liked to see servants living quarters too
Rating: 5 - ANNIE MCEWIN, Feb 2019
Fascinating, intact historical home
We were so impressed by this historic venue and have never visited a home that was totally furnished with original fittings, furniture and decorative items. The plan of the house was well done and it felt like a real family home, rather than a show place.
Rating: 5 - TONI ST JOHN, Feb 2019
Immaculately presented very well informed guide
Rating: 5 - TOM MITCHELL, Jan 2019
An Eclectic Mix
A wonderful insight into the well-travelled Theomin family?s life and lifestyle. A beautiful house packed with such a variety of artworks, artefacts and many unusual collectibles. Our guided tour was over all too quickly and our guide Jenny was excellent. I would definitely recommend a visit to this amazing house and it?s lovely grounds.
Rating: 5 - PAMELA CUTHBERTSON, Jan 2019
Wonderful property being well maintained.
Enthusiastic guide who clearly loves her work. My question regarding the car was answered promptly by email the following day.
Rating: 5 - LINDA MCCULLY, Jan 2019
