Matamata’s Firth Tower Estate and Museum offers visitors an insight into the area’s colonial farming activities. Set in a delightful garden setting, visitors can view extensive displays of colonial history.

Firth Tower Estate offers a variety of facilities, ideal for celebrations, weddings, functions or family picnics, with the range of activities and history appealing to all age groups.

Firth Tower also runs educational programmes to schools during the school term. Visit the Firth Tower website for more information about the tower and function venues.

Contact Details

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Monday : 10.00am – 4.00pm

Tuesday: Closed*

Wednesday: Closed*

Thursday : 10.00am – 4.00pm

Friday : 10.00am – 4.00pm

Saturday: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Sunday : 10.00am – 4.00pm

*The Tower is happy to open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for groups and tour buses for an assisted tour at $4 per person. Schools are welcome to book educational programmes or tours on these days at our usual rates. Please contact us for more details.

Admission Prices

General Admission:

Adults - $5

Children - $1

Seniors - $3

Grounds only, for casual visitors (no entry to buildings or exhibitions) - Free.

Optional information sheet and map available for 50c

Admission for groups and tours: $4 per person (including information, guide and assistance), $2 for tea and coffee

Campervans $5 per night

Power Connection $5 per campervan

The Firth Tower Church and Heritage Room can be booked for weddings and private functions. For prices and more information please contact us on the details above.

Please note: Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Eftpos facilities are not available on site.