Learn about early Manawatu and its development
Discover a museum full of surprises and treasures
Hear and see Kokako, Huia, Kereru, and Tui
Discover commercial and leisure horse-drawn transport
Coach House Museum
Explore old farm tools and iconic John Deere tractors
Coach House Museum
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Coach House Museum

Welcome to our world-class museum, home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand heritage, showcasing over 140 years of history in the heart of the Manawatū, friendly Feilding. Here is a place to cultivate relationships, grow minds, and harvest memories. The Coach House will take you on a journey from pioneering to prosperity, yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Entry fees apply.

From: NZ$15

per person

1 hours 30 mins

On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.

Highlights

  • A historical journey through the lives of our early settlers and the development of Manawatu.

  • Visitors are always surprised by the sheer size of the museum and its’ impressive collection.

  • Displays of horse-drawn vehicles ranging from the heavy wagons to social and commercial vehicles.

  • Kokako, Huia, Kereru and Tui are among the 16 native birds that will greet you.

  • Vintage farm machinery and a very large John Deere Collection.

Visit

Full Description

When you step through the doors of our museum, darkness falls and silence is broken by the sound of birdsong.

Kokako, Huia, Kereru, and Tui are among the 16 native birds that will greet you. They all once flourished in the dense forest of Totara, Kowhai, and Kahikatea trees in Kawakawa, or Feilding as it is now named.

This is where the journey begins through our vast museum, and it is vast!

A walk through shows in great detail the stories of those hard-working families who came to settle in New Zealand with dreams of a better life for their families.

Through blood, sweat, and tears, with pure gr...

Meeting Point

South Street, Feilding

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

Our Products/Services

From

NZ$15

per person

1 hours 30 mins

On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.

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121 South Street, Feilding, New Zealand, 4702
Coach House Museum

Coach House Museum

Welcome to our world-class museum, home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand heritage, showcasing over 140 ...Show More
Adult: $15
Child: $6
(5 - 17 years)
Infants Free
Family 2A+3C: $40
Duration: 1 Hours 30 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Are guided tours available at the museum?

Yes, the Coach House Museum offers guided tours, and group tours are available by prior arrangement.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the museum is wheelchair friendly, offering disabled access and parking, and even provides a wheelchair and mobility scooter for visitor use. 

Is there parking available near the museum?

Absolutely, there is plenty of on-site parking, including spaces suitable for cars, motorhomes, and tour buses.

What is your cancellation policy?

We offer a full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the activity starts.
 

When is the Coach House Museum open?

The Coach House Museum is open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM.
 

What should I wear?

You are recommended to wear a smart, casual dress and comfortable footwear.
 

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