STODDART COTTAGE
Set in a delightful sheltered garden, Stoddart Cottage is Diamond Harbour's oldest colonial home and birthplace of the famous Canterbury Impressionist Painter, Margaret Stoddart.
A collection of original paintings by Margaret Stoddart and reproductions of Mary Stoddart's photographs can be viewed at the Cottage. Stoddart Cottage is listed with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Category One.
A Place of Art, History and Community
The birthplace of one of New Zealand's foremost 19th century artist, Margaret Stoddart, Stoddart Cottage is situated at Stoddart Point, Diamond Harbour, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury.
Stoddart Cottage is open to the public from 10am to 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sundays, most public holidays and at other times by arrangement.
A new art exhibition goes up in the main gallery every month and a variety of locally handmade crafts are displayed in the Artisan shop on site. Stoddart Cottage has a collection of original Margaret Stoddart paintings on display and a history room, featuring original heritage elements from the Cottage.
A team of friendly volunteers are in attendance to answer your questions about the exhibitions, the history of the Cottage and the craft available to purchase in our Artisan Shop.
Come and explore inside and out and enjoy the colourful garden. With cafes, walks and swimming nearby, make your visit to Stoddart Cottage part of a day trip to sunny Diamond Harbour.