Travel Guide

The Woolshed (Wairarapa)


Welcome to The Wool Shed, the national museum of sheep and shearing.

Located just one and a half hours from Wellington, we are a hands-on heritage museum, in the rural town of Masterton.

 

http://www.thewoolshednz.com/

 
 

When you drop in to see us you will enjoy:

  • Typical working woolsheds – historic and contemporary
  • History of wool and its importance to our nation
  • Spinning and weaving demonstrations
  • Details of New Zealand's largest and most influential stations
  • The story of shearing - its beginnings and how it became an international sport
  • A wide range of wool garments and souvenirs
  • Visits to locals farms and shearing demonstrations can be arranged

We are a visitor attraction of international quality and welcome visitors from all over New Zealand as well as thousands of visitors from around the world.

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