New Zealand – Huka Village

We visit Huka Village, a small historically recreated town with houses and vehicles etc. from the last century. In Huka Village, visitors will get an impression of life from the settler era

Here you will find one of the first fire engines to be used in New Zealand, of course with charming company.

Jürgen can’t resist moving the peculiar tractor himself. In a small shop, handmade goods and everyday items can be found.

For classic car enthusiasts, this place is a real treasure trove. The predecessor of our pick-ups today. I wonder if it has exceeded 30/kmh? In front of the automobile came the horse-drawn carriage. Here is a stately steed, which is used as a driving force in Huka Village.

We visit a blacksmith’s shop in Huka Village, which is still actively operated. The fire in the forge has already been lit. All objects are still present from historical times. The forge has been restored according to old plans.

The blacksmith also looks like he is from another time and he understands his craft like his ancestors.
New Zealand – Huka Village – Blacksmith at work
The buildings are historically reconstructed. The Post Office is not only visitable, it even delivers stamps and you can actually post mail here.

You feel like you’ve been transported back 200 years to another dimension in a time machine.

Action is also provided! Brigitte has herself transported out of the 2nd floor of the fire station with the help of an ancient self-built cargo transport system. Meanwhile, Jürgen alerts the emergency services, of course on a phone from the early days of telephony.

In another building we find a typical living space from the last century with all the objects of daily life.

And so horse thieves and other unloved fellows were punished in New Zealand a hundred years ago.