The Katherine Mansfield Birthplace is the childhood home of one of the world's best-known short story writers and New Zealand's most famous author.

Here you can enjoy a virtual visit to this historic family home and garden, as well as discover the life and work of the writer herself.

News Flash

New Patron and Vice-Patron at Katherine Mansfield Birthplace

Film maker Jane Campion is the new Vice-Patron of the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace.

The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor General of New Zealand, has agreed to continue the tradition of the Governor General being the Patron of the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace.

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Visit the Birthplace this December and experience the house decorated for a traditional Christmas.

Shop for Christmas in the gift shop for distinctive, individual gifts.

 Now selling: reproduction Victorian Christmas cards, hand-crafted peg doll angels made exclusively for the Birthplace, cut-out Victorian dolls to dress and Victorian game books, stocking fillers that delight children of all ages and the young at heart. 

Free entry to gift shop.