Tauranga took a blast to the past yesterday, tea party style, with Brain Watkins House Museum hosting the Historical Society's Vintage Garden Party.
Event organiser Stephanie Smith said the old-fashioned fun was "very successful".
She estimated around 100 people toured the house, with even more enjoying the garden.
Ms Smith said over half of the party goers were dressed up in vintage attire for the occasion.
"Not outrageously so, but just little touches," she said.