Victorian Christmas Special At Totara Estate

The ghost of Christmas Past is revisiting Totara Estate this year – and he’s ready to party.

A Victorian Christmas Special – Totara Estate’s annual community Christmas event – will take place on Sunday December 14 starting at 1pm with the festive trimmings people have come to know and love over the years.

“Christmas is a favourite time of year for us at Totara Estate – and we will be celebrating Christmas as it used to be,” says Totara Estate Property Lead Jacqui Allison.

“Once again we will feature all the regular favourites – including Christmas songs in the historic stables, stories and poetry shared by the community; not to mention the fantastic festive food that our Christmas celebrations have become famous for.”

A Tohu Whenua cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Totara Estate was once the site of the sheep processing operation that was so crucial to the success of the first shipment of frozen export meat from Port Chalmers to London on February 15 1882.

“People need to be quick and book their place early, though, as tickets often sell out quickly,” she says.

Don’t miss A Victorian Christmas Special - $35 adult; $20 child (under 18). Bookings essential – Ph 03-433-1269 or email totaraestate@heritage.org.nz

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