Feilding is a charming rural town known for its friendly atmosphere and rich agricultural heritage. Visitors can explore the vibrant weekly Feilding Farmers' Market, where fresh produce, local crafts, and delicious treats abound. The town's iconic clock tower and Edwardian architecture add a touch of history to the area, while the Coach House Museum provides fascinating insights into the region's farming past. For motorsport enthusiasts, the nearby Manfeild Circuit hosts exciting events throughout the year. Feilding is also a gateway to scenic countryside drives, offering picturesque views of rolling hills and farmland. With its unique blend of heritage and community spirit, Feilding is a delightful stop for any traveler.
The Coach House Museum
Home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand heritage, including many historic vehicles, farm implements and archival displays from the horse-drawn era and beyond. Explore the pre-European history of local Maori, early European settlement and land development. Highlights include the Spall Collection – The rare 'Fitch Four' tractor and other stationary engines.
Farmers' Market
The bustling, happy chaos of the farmers' market is your chance to discover seasonal artisan delicacies while meeting with the locals and chatting directly with the farmers, growers and producers. Every Friday from 8.30am to 1.00pm Under the Feilding Clock Tower.
Steam Rail Museum
View the efforts being made by enthusiasts in a working museum. Includes the restored WAB794, F163 and X442 engines and the restoration process on 5 carriages, sleeping car and dining cars. Working turntable and gantry. Special steam train trips are run for the public around the Manawatu.
Manfeild
Manfeild is a truly unique venue, considered one of New Zealand's most diverse event centres. Nestled in 88 hectares of parkland, Manfeild offers a flexible range of facilities that can be tailored to your individual needs including: A motor racing circuit, multi-purpose stadium, 80m by 160m outdoor arena, extensive grassed areas, grandstands, meeting and conference rooms.
Thomson's Motorcycle Museum
Go to the home of New Zealand's motorcycling heritage with over 100 motorcycles on display, dating from 1904 to present day from New Zealand and around the world. Plus motorcycling memorabilia, oil company merchandising material, 1950s and 60s die-cast toys, New Zealand registration plates (from 1908), enamel advertising signs, spark plugs, tobacco tins and Burago 1/22 scale models.
Colyton Clocks
You'll find the largest collection in the southern hemisphere of clocks, watches and timepieces from around the world. Housed in a 100-year-old building set in beautiful rural surroundings. Soak up New Zealand's horological heritage.
Feilding Art Centre
A gallery offering everything from arts and craft workshops to locally created gifts for sale. The Art Society encourages artists to exhibit their artworks in the Art Centre, and has paintings, photography, porcelain art, jewellery, woodcrafts, fibre arts, greeting cards, etc on display.
Makino Aquatic Centre
The Makino Aquatic Centre is an indoor and outdoor heated aquatic site that provides safe, all year swimming for the community.
Tōtara Reserve Regional Park
Tōtara Reserve Regional Park lies nestled in the Pohangina Valley; and is highly valued by our community for its biodiversity, cultural and recreational values. The Reserve covers 340 ha of native forest, and offers a wide range of attractions for day visitors and campers including walking tracks, swimming holes, barbecues and picnic spots.