AN HISTORICAL walk is set to attract a fun family-orientated atmosphere at the Heritage Village this weekend.
The two-day Steam and Farm machinery event at Te Amorangi Trust Museum will feature a live display of industrial and agricultural machinery from the 1920s and a range of outdoor activities.
There will be a
water pump and the main feature is a steam traction engine ride. If the weather stays fine why not bring along a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.
There will also be a display of traditional Maori tools, cloaks and fishing gear.
The 1920 street features a hat shop, farm cottage, Reporoa Cash and General Store and 1906 Whakarewarewa Post Office, alongside the restored Douslin House, which features a collection of furnishings, clocks and photographic and musical instruments.
Te Amorangi Trust Museum chairman Allan Estcourt said he would like to see many people enjoy themselves and refresh their memories of the past.
"It will be a good chance to bring a picnic or takeaways and sit in the garden settings," he said.
His wife, Dianne, said the event would be an awesome opportunity for families to experience all the equipment in full action and would provide a large range of interesting displays for all ages.
"A lot of locals are not aware the village exists and there is so much to see," she said.
"This is a great time to walk back through a by-gone era and explore an outstanding range of exhibits.
"Because it's the last week of the school holidays, we thought it would be a good idea to hold the event this weekend for families to come along and enjoy a fun day out.
"Hopefully, fine weather will complement the pastime activity. The museum truly is a hidden treasure."
The Heritage Village event starts on Saturday and is open from 10am to 4pm both days. It costs $5 per adult and is free for children under 15. Te Amorangi Trust Museum is on Robinson Ave off Te Ngae Rd.
For more information contact Dianne or Allan Estcourt on (07) 345 6884 or email arestcourt@hotmail.com.
