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• A must see if staying in Dunedin!

  Z7952YQrobynh,2026年6月10日

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  5.00

  A must see if staying in Dunedin! We had a guided tour of the house, which is stunning! Beautifully built and finished to the highest standards. Left to the people of Dunedin by the daughter! Amazing. ;-) Fascinating learning about the family, including the treasures that brought back from their many overseas trips!

• Well done

  niccG2242DO,2026年5月25日

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  5.00

  Very knowledgeable guide, well restored property.

• A Dunedin beauty not to be missed

  XcitedToTravel,2026年5月6日

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  5.00

  If you love visiting historic homes, this one will top your list. Olveston was built by a wealthy family in 1904-1906. It was gifted by the family to the city and its interior is truly beautiful and totally authentic to the era it was built. A few of the rugs are the only replicas made to exactly the same design as the originals. Inga knew every detail about the house and it was a fascinating look into how the residence functioned.

• Wonderful experience

  Trip49725351356,2026年4月16日

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  5.00

  Tour was very informative and the guide friendly with visible passion for history.

  

  

  

  

• Fascinating glimpse into the past

  scottmP9,2026年4月6日

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  5.00

  I really enjoyed the tour of this historic merchant home in Dunedin. You get to explore a lot of the house, and most of the furniture and artifacts are preserved from the days when members of the Theomin family lived there (up to the 1960s). There are lots of little surprises and some items that would have been state-of-the-art a century ago; many are still quite impressive today! Our guide Kevin was incredible - full of interesting stories about the history of the house and the Theomin family, plus the wider social and historic context of the time. He was so engaging and brought the place to life. There's also an interesting little gift shop and a pleasant garden with an original (restored) 1921 Fiat. Definitely a highly recommended tour.

• Worth a visit if you have the right guide

  688kerriet,2026年3月29日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  Beautifully preserved home and gardens well worth a visit. My adult daughter and I did the last Sunday tour. Unfortunately our guide’s curt responses to a couple of group questions soured my expérience. Given there aren’t interpretation panels, visitors are quite reliant on the guide (unless you want to purchase a book for $86) so it was disappointing to feel deterred from engaging in more of the family’s history.

• Olveston House and garden

  Cruiser38460892090,2026年3月29日

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  5.00

  Guided tour of the house was very interesting, informative and enjoyable. The group size wasn't too large and there was the opportunity to ask questions if you wanted too. The garden was very colouful

• Thank you Kevin

  Jo B,2026年3月28日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Kevin was a brilliant guide and the house is a wonder. So much to learn and it was so informative. Fascinating to see how the inhabitants lived and how they saved the house for future generations.

• STEP BACK IN TIME

  Katrina2507,2026年3月25日

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  5.00

  This home has been preserved immaculately, including all the art work, furniture, silver and linen. I expected the generous donor (who died in 1966) to return any moment! The Trust clearly takes great pride in this beautiful home. Our guide, Christine, provided interesting and insightful commentary throughout our tour, welcoming questions and answering them as if she knew the owners themselves! As if that's not enough, the gardens are a joy to wander through, with apple trees, herbs and roses sitting alongside 100 year old trees. A visit to this home is highly recommended!

  

  

  

  

• All for four people

  johnbM2099AG,2026年3月17日

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  5.00

  Excellent and knowledgeable guide

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