The Firth Tower was built in 1882 by Josiah Clifton Firth, to provide a lookout over the country side and it was used as the estate office and as sleeping quarters for single men.
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The Firth Tower was built in 1882 by Josiah Clifton Firth, to provide a lookout over the country side and it was used as the estate office and as sleeping quarters for single men.
Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of a 19th century farm setting, with wide lawns and shady trees. Picnic under the venerable oaks or take a stroll through five acres of extensive grounds and gardens. Learn something of life in a more leisured age through our museum displays housed in 13 buildings.
The tower stands on rising ground commanding an extensive view of the surrounding country. The Firth Tower Historical Reserve is administered by the Matamata-Piako District Council and museum exhibits and displays are the work of the Matamata Historical Society. The Heritage Centre houses the archives of the Matamata District.
Firth Tower Museum, Tower Road, Matamata, Hamilton - Waikato, New Zealand.
By Paul Stuart-Higgs
By Rebecca Evans