Stafford Park

This park was named after Sir Edward Stafford, who at 37 years remains New Zealand’s youngest Prime Minister, first chosen to lead the government in 1856. Stafford’s second wife was Mary Bartley, daughter of Thomas Bartley who bought his estate beside Sulphur Beach in 1853. Bartley often rowed home across the harbour to Stokes Point after Provincial Council meetings.

Walk up Stafford Road and turn right onto Richmond Avenue. Continue down Richmond Avenue.