Experiences
Discover a collection of remarkable and truly unique exhibitions in our Farming Heritage Museumss. Set within original farm buildings on our property, these museums offer an authentic glimpse into early rural life in New Zealand. Step back in time and experience how people lived, worked, and farmed in decades past–a must-see for New Zealanders and visitors alike.
Step inside a beautifully restored working shearing shed that brings the pioneering days of New Zealand’s sheep industry to life. From hand shearing to mechanised shearing, sheep breeds to sheep dogs, this museum has it all.
A visitor favourite, this extensive collection showcases the tools that helped cultivate, build, and shape rural New Zealand. It’s a fascinating look at the equipment that powered Kiwi ingenuity.
One of the few remaining early mechanised milking sheds in NZ. Several decades ago, a small dairy herd at Bullswool Farm provided milk for the entire local community.
After milking, it was delivered door-to-door in a small truck. This restored building preserves a small piece of local history. While visiting the Milking Shed, you can learn how to milk a dairy cow with the help of “Leaky Lil”, our fibreglass milking cow.
Explore the vital role horses played in early colonial life throughout the country. This beautiful display highlights their strength, versatility, and contribution to farm work and transport
When Honda introduced the 4-stroke, it quickly became the new workhorse of rural NZ. This exhibit features vintage machines, tools, and memorabilia that celebrate a tough, reliable icon of farm life.
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Visitors can explore a collection of unique, hands-on exhibitions inside original farm buildings, including a restored sheep shearing shed, early gold displays, a mechanised milking shed, vintage farm tools, working horse history, and classic Honda machinery. Each exhibit tells a story of early rural life in New Zealand.
Yes, the Sheep Shed Museum is a beautifully restored working shearing shed that showcases the evolution of the sheep industry, from hand shearing to mechanised systems, along with exhibits on sheep breeds and working sheep dogs.
Karangahake was part of New Zealand’s second-to-last gold rush, and miners once worked on the land that is now Bullswool Farm. The Early Gold Display shares its story through historic artefacts, bottles, and open-air displays found on the property.
Yes, the restored milking shed allows visitors to experience a slice of dairy history, including a chance to “milk” a cow using Leaky Lil, the farm’s fibreglass demonstration cow used to teach traditional milking methods.
