Frocks on Bikes - Kate Sheppard Tour and Tea
Event Information
About this event
Join us for a fascinating cycling tour of Kate Sheppard’s life and times around the historic sites in Ōtautahi Christchurch where she spent her time. Visit her gravesite at Addington Cemetery before heading out to her former home, Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House on Clyde Road to enjoy Devonshire tea in the garden.
The ride is open to EVERYONE! Period costume and bicycles welcome.
The 1.5 hour cycle ride with commentary will start in the city and finish in Ilam. Full details will be provided to ticket holders.
This a ticketed event and will include a guide with commentary during the ride, and on arrival at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House, enjoy tea/coffee and scones and a self-guided tour of the house and garden.
Booking in advance is essential, closing 11.59pm Thursday 25 November. Only 30 tickets available!
There is no parking onsite at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House, so if leaving your car at the finishing point, please find a park in the surrounding streets or at the University of Canterbury's Clyde Carpark on Arts Road (free evenings and weekends).
The event is being organised and run in partnership by Friends on Bikes and Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House.
Friends on Bikes
Organizer Kate Sheppard House
Organizer of Frocks on Bikes - Kate Sheppard Tour and Tea
Kate Sheppard House is proudly cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
For any queries, or for group bookings larger than 12, please email us at katesheppardhouse@heritage.org.nz or call us on 03 341 1360.
We currently offer guided and self-guided tours, including a tour and tea experience, for you to discover the inspiring and world-changing story of Kate Sheppard and the New Zealand women's suffrage movement.
