Cobblestones Early Settlers Museum

Take a step back in time to the pioneering days of the Wairarapa. Cobblestones Early Settler Village museum, located on SH2 in New Zealand's first planned inland town, with heritage buildings and exhibits is a 'must see' NZ visitor attraction.

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The first Wairarapa Wesleyan Church, built in Greytown in 1875 and relocated to Cobblestones Museum
The Colonial Cottage at Cobblestones was built in Greytown in 1867. It is furnished in the style of
The historic 1858 Donald Woolshed at Cobblestones
Wairarapa's first public hospital
The Mangapakeha School at Cobblestones

About

The Cobblestones Early Settlers Museum is located in Greytown on the original site of the stables operated by Cobb & Co and the Hastwells to provide a passenger service between Wellington and the Wairarapa from 1866.

Heritage Wairarapa Buildings located at Cobblestones include the Hastwell Stables, the first Wairarapa church, the Donald Woolshed (1858), Wairarapa's first public hospital (1875), a one room country school and an original Greytown colonial cottage (1867).

The Museum owns a collection of vintage farm machinery and horse-drawn vehicles, including the 'Pride of the Valley' Cobb & Co coach built in 1906. The Printing Works has a collection of working vintage presses.

The historic church and grounds can be hired for weddings.

Opening times

  • Business hours: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: 90 kms
  • Proximity to coach terminal: 0 kms
  • Proximity to town: 0 kms

Physical address

Cobblestones Early Settlers Museum, 169 Main Street, Greytown, Wairarapa, 5712, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $5.00 - $5.00
  • Other charges: Souvenirs for sale on site

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  • Phone +64 6 304 9687

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