Pompallier Mission

The oldest surviving building associated with the Roman Catholic church in NZ, built of rammed earth, with an historic garden.

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  • Phone +64 9 403 9015

About

Visit the last remaining building of the 1840s Catholic Mission Headquarters to Western Oceania. The French used rammed earth to build this unique factory. Enjoy the garden that was created in 1879-80 from the crowded Mission compound. Experience the technology of this frontier Mission tannery and book-making works, & hear stories of the peoples of this place. Open 10 to 5 summer and school holidays, guided tours only for most of winter.

Opening times

  • Business hours: 10am - 5pm daily November - April; May - October: Daily 10am - 4pm. Closed Christmas Day
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Physical address

Pompallier Mission, The Strand, Russell, Northland, 0202, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $9.00 - $9.00

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 9 403 9015
  • Fax +64 9 403 8588

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