Welcome to Athenree Homestead

Athenree Homestead was built by Irish settler/pioneers Hugh and Adela Stewart in 1879 and was a working farmhouse for 30 years up to their departure in 1906. It played an important role in the history of Athenree and Katikati - the whole area being part of a planned Irish settlement.

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After the Stewarts’ departure the property had various owners and several rooms of the house became derelict. However restoration work has been carried out by the Athenree Homestead Trust volunteers and local tradesmen over the years and the house is open to the public throughout the year at the following times -

January to end March, every Sunday, 12 to 4 pm.

April to end December, first Sunday of the month,
12 to 3 pm.

A donation of $5 per person helps us to maintain the property.

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HOMESTEAD NEWS

The Station Refreshment Rooms are Open for Summer

The Cafe will be open on January 5th, 12 - 4pm, for Athenree Teas. And then open every Sunday throughout summer to the end of March.

“The perfect location for your special occasion.”