Step into the history of Merchiston

Built between 1905 and 1908 for John and Edith Hammond, Merchiston Station Homestead was designed by renowned Christchurch architect Joseph Clarkson Maddison as a home to impress, entertain and bring family and friends together. With its 34 rooms, beautifully crafted interiors, magnificent entrance hall and stairwell, and three hectares of mature gardens, Merchiston offers a rare glimpse into the world of an early twentieth-century New Zealand country estate.

Join us for a special guided tour through this remarkable property and discover the people, architecture and stories that have shaped Merchiston over more than a century.