Stonehenge Aotearoa

After two years’ absence due to Covid 19, the famous shearing & woolhandling championship Golden March at War Memorial Stadium, industry museum, The Wool Shed.

country you can learn so much the history of sheep farming and its importance to our nation. For spinning and weaving on Wednesday mornings and by arrangement. See the history of spinning from ancient times and our collection of spinning wheels.

Museum of Sheep and Shearing in Masterton.

See our shop with its wide range of rugs, lanolin cosmetics, gift items, it is available online. We are a visitor attraction of international quality. The Wool Shed hours: 10am-4pm weekdays and 10am-3pm weekends. Golden Shears: 2nd, 3rd & 4th March.

Another Gold for Greytown Butchery

By maintaining old traditions of award winning sausages, having so 17 years. Greytown Butchery has recently won their 25th award at the annual Great Ironically it was the sausage competition’s 25th year running.

Greytown Butchery was awarded Gold

Stonehenge Aotearoa

Learn how the zodiac, our star signs, were an index to essential knowlege to stay alive. Then watch the sun set from the henge. As the sky darkens and the stars come out, learn to navigate your way around the nght sky.

classic that just on its own has now Established in 1873, Greytown Butchery is still operating in the same historic building. Artisan butcher Gavin Green and partner Julie Fairbrother, have transformed this iconic butchery into a prides itself on top quality cuts with exceptional service to match.

Remember to bring your chilly bin with you next time for your butchery goods.

Naked eye (without telescopes) viewing as the stars begin to appear will be accompanied by an astronomer who will be available to answer questions and lead the observing for the night.

Juno Olives wins awards for Picual and Basil Agrumato

At Juno Olives, just south of Greytown, there are seven olive varieties planted: Picual, Picholine, Frantoio, Leccino,

Olives awards in 2022, and their Basil experiment so they were delighted to win the award. It has been received so well they have already sold out of last year’s year.

The story of Juno Olives started in 2001, when Karen and Ian Juno began to plant the first of nearly 2000 trees. Since 2006 the grove has won many awards including two Gold Medals at the World Olive Oil Competition in Helen and Andrew Liley in 2020, and they have continued the winning tradition with awards each year since then.

Juno Olives, north of Featherston, is most safely accessed using the northbound lane on State Highway 2.

Shearing and farming memorabilia plus types of wool and their uses. The story of shearing – its beginnings and how it became an international sport.

The history of sheep farming. Live shearing demonstrations for groups arranged with prior notice. Spinning and weaving demonstrations on Wednesdays or by arrangement.

Wool garments and souvenirs.