Historic Featherston Stories Trail

Take time to immerse yourself in the layers of history of our town and while meeting residents and sampling award-winning food and refreshment as you stroll.

Get your walking tour guide at the Featherston Heritage Museum or the Fell Locomotive Museum.

Note: This tour also includes some of the stories from the former Featherston Main Street History Stroll, so there's even more to share!

Health & Safety

The trail brochure will point out safe road and railway crossing places and the fact that there will be some steps, kerbs, uneven footpaths, etc.

Please wear good shoes and dress for the weather. The tour may be cancelled in bad weather.

Location

Featherston Heritage Complex, 70-72 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston

Regions

Wairarapa

Tags

Walking Tour

Self-Guided

Event times

Any time during the festival

Free

Event hosts

Featherston Heritage Museum

The Featherston Heritage Museum is the primary repository for artifacts and historical records from the Featherston Military Training Camp and the World War II POW camp. Over 60,000 New Zealand soldiers trained here before heading to war, and during WWII, 800 Japanese prisoners of war were held at the site. You can also see the fully restored Featherston Volunteer Fire Brigade 1932 Model A Ford Engine and other brigade memorabilia. Records about Featherston’s history and its people are held and are updated regularly.

Email: featherstonheritage@gmail.com

Phone: 027 389 1803

Website: https://featherstonheritagemuseum.com