Hobsonville Church and Settlers Cemetery

church — Hobsonville · Auckland

About Hobsonville Church and Settlers Cemetery

A heritage-listed church built in 1875, at 1 Scott Road in Hobsonville, with an early settlers' graveyard beside it. The church and cemetery are on the New Zealand Heritage List and are held in trust by a registered charity run by volunteers, many of whom are descendants of the early Hobsonville families. The church is available for hire by anyone in the community, for weddings, naming ceremonies, baptisms, meetings, clubs and local groups. Weddings and bookings are coordinated by Leanne Midgley, on 021 688 164. The graveyard is open to burials of descendants of the early settler families, and anyone is welcome to visit from dawn to dusk. Dogs are not allowed in the graveyard, except assistance dogs or at events the society has approved. The entrance is through the red gates near the corner of Scott and Clark Roads. Parking can be limited at busy times, and the clay ground can be slippery after rain.

Customers describe the church as a well-maintained and valuable piece of local history, and a beautiful, preserved private church. One says a friend's wedding there was gorgeous. Others say it is a great bit of local history to see among the surrounding development. Our pick in Hobsonville for a quiet piece of settler history.