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Image of a room in the Ngaio Marsh House & Garden, Christchurch NZ

Imagine.

Ngaio Marsh House in Christchurch is where Dame Ngaio Marsh wrote her acclaimed crime novels.

THE HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS FROM 26 APRIL TO 18 JUNE 2023. READ MORE

Discover the private world of Dame Ngaio Marsh – one of New Zealand’s most famous cultural figures and internationally-acclaimed Queen of Crime. 

Ngaio Marsh House and Garden, the home of Dame Ngaio for most of her life, is a heritage-listed property in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.


The house remains much as Dame Ngaio left it. Visitors experience a unique insight into her incredible story, her enduring legacy and her mauri (essence). 

Tour Gift Vouchers to Ngaio Marsh House are now available to purchase online!

Image of a room in the Ngaio Marsh House & Garden, Christchurch NZ

‘Fabulous, seems as though Ngaio just left and will return soon to entertain her visitors.’ 

A passionate and creative powerhouse – Dame Ngaio Marsh’s legacy is remarkable.

Detailed image of Ngaio Marsh's books at Ngaio Marsh House & Garden in Christchurch NZ
Detailed image of Ngaio Marsh's items at Ngaio Marsh House & Garden in Christchurch NZ
Detailed image of Ngaio Marsh's artworks at Ngaio Marsh House & Garden in Christchurch NZ
Image of Dame Ngaio Marsh, from the Ngaio Marsh House & Heritage Trust website.

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Dame Ngaio Marsh

1895-1982

Image of Dame Ngaio Marsh, from the Ngaio Marsh House & Heritage Trust website.
Detailed image of Ngaio Marsh's items at Ngaio Marsh House & Garden in Christchurch NZ

Book your tour of this heritage house & garden to uncover the incredible life of Dame Ngaio Marsh

Tours of Dame Ngaio's Cashmere home in Christchurch are $20pp.

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