ALBERTLAND HERITAGE CENTRE - MEMORIAL PARK, WELLSFORD
In the early 1860's William Rawson Brame had a vision to establish a classless, nonconformist society in New Zealand.
On May 29th 1862 the migrant ships "Matilda Wattenbach" and "Hanover" departed from the London Docks bound for the Albertland Settlement in New Zealand with the first of over 3000 settlers.
The Albertland Story chronicles their trials and tribulations.
The Heritage Centre at the Albertland and Districts Museum in Wellsford houses extensive records, memorabilia, artifacts, and other items relating to Albertland from the 1860's.
Albertlanders' 150th Celebrations
April 5th - 8th Easter 2012
Register online now! click here Alternatively, you can download the PDF version by going to the NOTICE BOARD (Top right) and downloading the printable document.
Refer to our NOTICE BOARD (Top right) for updates and programme changes.
Order your 150th MERCHANDISE ITEMS ONLINE NOW -
go to registration form.
REGISTRATIONS EXTENDED
Over 600 people have registered for the 150th Celebrations. Registrations remain open however please be aware that the following events are now fully booked.
Refer to our NOTICE BOARD (Top right) for updates and programme changes.
Order your 150th MERCHANDISE ITEMS ONLINE NOW -
go to registration form.
REGISTRATIONS EXTENDED
Over 600 people have registered for the 150th Celebrations. Registrations remain open however please be aware that the following events are now fully booked.
- All boat trips, Friday and Saturday
- Mutlimedia Show Friday 5 pm show
- Saturday luncheon and re-enactment at Te Hana Te Ao Marama Cultural Centre almost full.
Want more information? Email us right away at museum@albertland.co.nz
Images From Albertland - The Gold Edition
We are proud to present Images From Albertland, the gift of a sensitive observer to the generations of the future. A priceless record of early New Zealand in the photographs of William Harold Marsh who lived on the shores of New Zealand’s expansive Kaipara Harbour a generation after some 70,000 acres were settled by immigrants arriving under the auspices of the Albertland movement from 1862. Authored by Paul Campbell.
Some copies of the limited "Gold Edition" signed by the author are still available from the Albertland and Districts Museum,
Go to Shop with us (top right of page) then click on "Books" then scroll down thtough the selection.
Some copies of the limited "Gold Edition" signed by the author are still available from the Albertland and Districts Museum,
Go to Shop with us (top right of page) then click on "Books" then scroll down thtough the selection.
Come and Visit Us
The Albertland & Districts Museum and Heritage Centre is open daily 1:00pm to 3:00pm except Good Friday and Xmas Day.
- Adults: $5
- Children: $1
Heritage and Tour groups welcome.
Phone or email to arrange a suitable time.
Phone: 09 423 8181
Images From Albertland - The Silver Edition
Over 130 pages of photographs and diary notes from the W H (Harold) Marsh collection. Join Harold Marsh on his many journeys through Albertland and surrounding districts on the Kaipara Harbour in northern New Zealand during the early 1900's. Family gatherings, picnics around the harbour, breaking in the land, weddings, fun at social sports days, serious funerals, and many more facets of life in the early days. Images is a real gem, worthy of any library.
Go to Shop with us (top right of page) then click on "Books" and scroll down through the selection.
Go to Shop with us (top right of page) then click on "Books" and scroll down through the selection.