Old house in Whataroa

 


While driving through Whataroa recently I spotted this old house in the middle of a paddock just out of town. If you're travelling throughout the country you're going to see lots of these dotted about the landscapes, abandoned and unloved. Some are being used for sheep shearing, some for old farm sheds and others just empty.

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Comments

Gemel said…
I found an old house similar to that here last week, am yet to post it.
28 October 2025 at 10:51
Marie Smith said…
If those walls could talk. It is sad to see old homestead abandoned here too.
28 October 2025 at 13:26
local alien said…
I like seeing these old ruins, wondering who lived in them, what their stories are
28 October 2025 at 20:22
EricaSta said…
A great shot. Old houses give such a great mood.
28 October 2025 at 20:43
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
You don't see something like this very often in our country. I often find such ruins quite photogenic.
28 October 2025 at 22:38
Tom said…
...what is it about abandoned building that makes them so attractive?
28 October 2025 at 23:21
Sandee said…
I would love to know who used to live here and why they left. Peaceful place.

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29 October 2025 at 03:22
Betty J. Crow said…
I always wonder why they were abandoned and who lived there. Nice shot!
29 October 2025 at 05:04
s.c said…
Only in a country with to much space. You never see that here.
30 October 2025 at 00:43
Tigger's Mum said…
They can be an interesting insight on the development of domestic design and mayerials through our short history.
31 October 2025 at 21:26
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