Rustic retreats beneath the Remutaka Hills

Discover a genuine Kiwi farm stay experience at Stone Wolf Farm, in the heart of South Wairarapa. Set on five peaceful acres beside the river, our two rustic cottages offer the perfect escape, with plenty of space to relax and reconnect with nature.

Wander the farm tracks and spend your evenings gathered around the firepit toasting marshmallows under the stars (weather permitting). Families will love the freedom for children to roam and explore, while four-legged companions are welcome too, with a secure dog-friendly paddock and on-leash farm walks available.

Located near the Remutaka Cycle Trail, Stone Wolf Farm is the ideal base for a Cross Creek adventure, whether you're cycling, sightseeing, or soaking up the tranquility of rural life. Come and experience country hospitality in a truly special setting.

A small rustic wooden cabin with a porch, situated on a grassy field with trees in the background.
Rustic Railway Hut
Tiny Tui Farmstay

Stay, Explore, Experience Featherston

Featherston is a charming rural town where country hospitality, history, and outdoor adventure come together.

Spend your day browsing Featherston's secondhand bookshops and boutique stores, enjoying local cafés, or exploring the region's rich heritage. Nature lovers can venture into the nearby Remutaka Forest Park, while cyclists and walkers can enjoy some of the most spectacular trails in the lower North Island.

From Stone Wolf Farm, you're perfectly positioned to experience the best of Featherston and South Wairarapa, whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, a relaxing country escape, or a taste of authentic small-town New Zealand charm.

  • The Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival transforms New Zealand’s historic South Wairarapa town into a vibrant literary paradise every autumn. Over one bustling weekend, it brings together world-class authors, hands-on workshops, and thousands of visitors to celebrate writing, rare book selling, and the art of bookmaking.

  • The Featherston Matariki Festival (Pae Tū Mōkai) brings the South Wairarapa community together each winter to celebrate the Māori New Year through connection, reflection, and te ao Māori traditions.The grassroots, volunteer-run event features a vibrant lineup including early-morning stargazing, shared community hāngī, traditional storytelling, and live local music.

  • The Featherston Pride Festival (Pae Tū Mōkai) fills the streets of South Wairarapa with color and joy each March as the region’s historic first Pride celebration. This vibrant, fully inclusive weekend brings the community and allies together for a spectacular street parade, public picnics, panel discussions, and glamour-filled evening afterparties.

  • The Featherston Heritage Festival brings local history to life each November by opening up the South Wairarapa town's iconic landmarks, military history, and pioneering stories. Across one action-packed weekend, visitors can explore over 30 unique events including themed fine dining, expert-led cemetery walks, historic estate tours, and nostalgic family-friendly activities.

  • The Cross Creek Trail is a scenic, off-road track that traces a historic 1870s railway line through the spectacular native bush of the Remutaka Ranges. Serving as a crucial, family-friendly segment of the Remutaka Cycle Trail "Great Ride," it treats walkers and mountain bikers to old railway tunnels, suspension bridges, and remnants of legendary backcountry engineering.

  • C’est Cheese is an award-winning artisan deli and cheese shop housed in Featherston’s historic 1875 Anderson Building. An absolute must-visit for foodies, it showcases a vast selection of New Zealand handcrafted cheeses alongside its very own Remutaka Pass Creamery organic varieties, gourmet toasties, and local boutique deli treats.

  • Dead Rabbits Run is a whimsical, 3.9-hectare private garden and ecological sanctuary nestled in the foothills of the Remutaka Ranges. Lovingly transformed from a barren paddock into a living storybook, it seamlessly blends lush native bush walks and bird habitats with romantic exotic blooms, and a Victorian-style stumpery.

  • Located side-by-side in the heart of town, the Featherston Heritage Museum and the Fell Locomotive Museum offer an unforgettable look into South Wairarapa’s fascinating history. Together, they invite visitors to explore poignant artifacts from the historic WWI and WWII military camps before stepping next door to marvel at H199 Mont Cenis—the only remaining steam-powered Fell railway locomotive left in the world.

We are only 10 minutes from Featherston, 15 minutes from Greytown, and 20 minutes from Martinborough.