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Where town folk have a passion for preservation
Ongaonga has more than its share of history. Set in a peaceful spot a stone's throw from SH50, Ongaonga has a collection of historic buildings gathered from all over the district and clustered around the Department of Conservation's field office to make a picturesque historic village. Even the DOC field office is a slice of local history, having been the original Pendle Hill Homestead before it was carefully removed from its spot beneath the Wakarara Ranges and shifted to Ongaonga and restored. The buildings include an old school house and a jail.
They fit in well with Ongaonga's own historic buildings, which include homes, a factory and a general store.
The historic village is open to the public on Sundays from 2pm - 4pm, or by request for group bookings, phone: (06) 856 6735. Visitors can pick up a map and brochure on any day of the week from the Ongaonga General Store and take a walk through historic Ongaonga village. View the elegant Edwardian buildings, nineteenth century cottages and the most beautiful architecturally designed butcher shop in New Zealand.
Not far from Ongaonga, D&S Nurseries produce roses that are imported from all over the world and sent out all around New Zealand.
As well as a general store, Ongaonga has:
• A Community Hall and a well-supported Play Centre
. An artist in residence
• A thriving primary school, which annually holds a seven-a-side sports day attracting teams from Central Hawke's Bay's primary schools
. The Ongaonga Garage
• The Ongaonga Golf Club, encircled by a well-kept and well-used cricket domain
• A Village pub
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