Old Government House at 24 Princes Street is a heritage building in Auckland’s CBD, now used for University of Auckland common rooms and meetings. Its grounds include a rose garden with paths, historic and native bush, ferns, and formal and informal plantings. Stop for a stroll, then take a seat indoors or outside at the café for coffee, a mocha, cabinet items or lunch. The building’s historic character and garden make this a quiet pause close to the city centre.
The garden and grounds
The grounds combine a rose garden with historic and native bush, ferns, woodland, and formal and informal plantings. Paths run through the garden, giving you space for a stroll beside the heritage building.
A university setting
Old Government House is used for University of Auckland common rooms and meeting spaces. The café has indoor and outdoor seating, with cabinet items, a lunch menu, hot and cold drinks, and coffee options including mocha.
FAQ
Where is Old Government House?
It is at 24 Princes Street in Auckland’s CBD.
Can you visit the garden?
The grounds include a rose garden, paths, native bush, ferns, woodland, and formal and informal plantings.
Is there a café at Old Government House?
Yes. The café has indoor and outdoor seating, cabinet items, a lunch menu, and hot and cold drinks.
