The Paua Shell House as it came to be
known, was situated at 258 Marine Parade, Bluff, near Invercargill in the far
south of New Zealand. Over the years, Fred and Myrtle Flutey decorated their home with
thousands of paua shells and became a famous attraction in the area. On their
death, their grandson purchased their home and loaned the collection to the
Canterbury Museum in Christchurch. The house was recreated within the museum
and using photos, the collection was repositioned as it was in the original
home. The display is free to enter and includes a short film about the Flutey’s
and their unusual hobby.
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