Visitors at Queen's Redoubt

Coming
Events

From heritage days and commemorations to school programmes and guided earthworks walks — there’s always something happening at Queen’s Redoubt.

Upcoming events

What’s on

  • 21

    November

    2026

    Waikato Heritage Day

    Saturday · 9:00am – 3:00pm

    Queen’s Redoubt Education Centre will be open for Waikato Heritage Day. Guided tours of the earthworks, displays in the education centre, and the chance to speak with Trust volunteers and researchers.

    Entry free · Koha appreciated

Every

Sunday

Weekly

Regular opening

Weekly Visitor Centre opening

Sundays · 10:00am – 2:00pm · Coincides with the Pōkeno Market

The Visitor Centre is open every Sunday. Self-guided tours of the earthworks, displays inside the education centre, and Trust volunteers on hand. Any variations are noted on the notice board at the entrance.

Free entry · Koha appreciated

By

Request

Year-round

Schools & groups

Group & school visits

Available 9:00am – 6:00pm · Contact Jann Peachey to arrange

The site can be opened for schools, tour groups, and community organisations at any time between 9am and 6pm by prior arrangement. The Trust’s education programme includes content tailored to different year levels.

Past events

  • 2024

    Earthworks open day

    A guided walk of the restored earthworks with the Trust’s preservation team, explaining the restoration work carried out on site.

  • 2024

    Waikato Heritage Day

    Education centre open for a full day, with Trust volunteers and historians on site to share the story of the Waikato War.

  • 2023

    Armistice Day commemoration

    A commemorative service recognising the soldiers who served at and passed through Queen’s Redoubt during the New Zealand Wars.

Plan your visit

Queen’s Redoubt is at Great South Road, Pōkeno — the junction of SH1 and SH2, south of Auckland.

Regular openingSundays
Hours10am – 2pm
EntryFree

Group bookings

The site can be opened for groups at any time between 9 am and 6 pm by prior arrangement.

Contact Jann Peachey
021 807 134
queensredoubtpokeno@outlook.co.nz

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