Matanaka Farm, Historic farm complex in Waikouaiti, New Zealand
The farm features five original buildings constructed in 1840, including barns and accommodation structures positioned along the coastal landscape of Otago.
Australian whaler Johnny Jones established Matanaka Farm in 1840, bringing twelve families from Sydney to settle and develop agricultural operations in the region.
The farm structures represent the earliest European agricultural settlement in New Zealand, demonstrating traditional building techniques and farming methods of colonial settlers.
Visitors can access the farm buildings and grounds through guided tours, learning about agricultural practices while exploring New Zealand's oldest farm structures.
The buildings at Matanaka Farm remain in their original positions from 1840, making them the oldest surviving farm structures maintaining initial placement in New Zealand.
Location: Dunedin City
Inception: 1840
Address: 51 Matanaka Road, Waikouaiti
GPS coordinates: -45.60800,170.70480
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:43
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