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 dedicated to preserving and sharing the unique history of Featherston and the surrounding region. Our museum is best known for its connection to the Featherston Prisoner of War Camp, which held Japanese prisoners during World War II. Today, we care for one of the largest collections of Japanese prisoner of war artwork in New Zealand, alongside military artefacts, photographs, and local stories. We are a volunteer-run museum, driven by a commitment to ensure these stories are not lost. Our work includes preserving fragile taonga, supporting research, and creating a space where the community and visitors can engage with history. The museum is also part of an ongoing story of remembrance, reconciliation, and learning - recognising the past while building understanding for the future.

Email: featherstonheritage@gmail.com

Website: https://featherstonheritagemuseum.co.nz/