Exterior shot of grand historic homestead with pillars.

Rototawai Historic Homestead: A must visit in South Wairarapa

Come and explore this stunning Category 1 heritage listed homestead, art gallery and beautiful gardens surrounding the homestead.

Rototawai is a tranquil landscape and a restored historic homestead, located in a rural setting in South Wairarapa. A family property made available to the public to enjoy a private collection of art, a unique landscape and historic home.

Rototawai is administered by the Anna Bidwill Foundation – a Charitable Trust established by Anna to enable her private Art Collection to be available for the enjoyment of the general public. Ground floor viewing only. The upstairs area of the homestead is private.

Shakespeare in the Courtyard

Come and be entertained! Performances of some of Shakespeare’s favourite scenes, songs and sonnets, including the Sir Thomas More soliloquy ‘A Strangers’ Case’ about refugees, will take place between 10am-11am in the Courtyard.

Tickets, at $45 each, are required for this part of the event, and include the $30 entry cost for the general open day.

Performers include SGCNZ and Kuranui College alumni and current students. Be sure to bring your own seating.

Health & Safety

Health and safety details will be shared on arrival.

Location
808 Kahutara Rd, Kahutara, South Wairarapa

Regions

Wairarapa

Tags

Open Day
Site Tour
Accessible
Family Activities
Self-Guided

Event times

Open Day Only

10am-4pm Sat 14 Nov


Cost: $30

Payments by cash and Eftpos on the day.

Email sarah.rototawai@gmail.com for information.

Shakespeare Performances & Open Day

10-11am Sat 14 Nov


Cost: $45

Booking is advised for the Shakespeare performances.

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Event hosts

Rototawai Historic Homestead

Rototawai is administered by the Anna Bidwill Foundation; a charitable trust established by Anna enabling her private Art Collection to be available for the enjoyment of the general public - and for Rototawai to offer guest residencies and host exhibitions of New Zealand Artists in time.

Email: sarah.rototawai@gmail.com

Phone: 021473304

Website: https://rototawai.co.nz/

Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ

SGCNZ’s vision is to transform lives by mentoring potential through experiencing Shakespeare.

Email: sgcnz@sgcnz.org.nz