The Wool Shed
12 Dixon Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
The centre of Masterton features a heritage museum devoted to New Zealand’s sheep farming and shearing history. For many years the country’s economy was said to ‘live off the sheep’s back’. The Wool Shed shows shearing’s development from a New Zealand economic driver to an international sport. See vintage farming gear, a 1930s cookhouse, and a traction engine display. There are samples of wool types, spinning wheels, and a shop with wool products for sale. Weaving, spinning, and shearing demonstrations can be booked by appointment. Stop for a yarn with the friendly staff.