🌿 Visit Dead Rabbits Run

Nestled on the Wairarapa fault line, Dead Rabbits Run offers a raw, evolving landscape rather than a manicured garden — a place where nature and creativity meet. Our one-hectare QEII-protected native forest remnant anchors the experience, surrounded by developing pathways, artistic metalwork, and open spaces that invite exploration.

🗺 What You’ll Experience

• QEII Protected Native Forest — Guided or self-guided walks through a rare remnant of primary lowland forest, protected under the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust.
• Garden in Progress — Experimental plantings and creative spaces in constant evolution.
• Artisan Touches — Metalwork sculptures and details dotted around the property.

✨ Services Available

• 🥾 Self-Guided Visits — wander at your own pace, maps available.
• 🌿 Guided Tours — explore with one of our hosts who will share stories about the land, forest, and its future.
• 🌳 Specialised QEII Bush Walk & Tour — deep dive into the protected forest’s ecology.
• 📸 Wedding Photography — striking backdrops for memorable moments.
• 🌹 End-of-Life Ceremonies — a private, respectful setting for farewell gatherings.
• 🔨 Workshops — occasional creative metalwork workshops (check for dates).

🧭 Things to do nearby

• 🧀 C'est Cheese — Our local artisan deli showcasing all things cheesy.
• 📚 Book Town — Featherston Booktown is a year-round literature development organisation.
• 🚲 Wairarapa Valley Cycleway — A scenic cycling route through the heart of the Wairarapa.
• 🦆 Wai Wetlands — Explore the unique wetland ecosystem and its diverse wildlife.

📅 Opening Hours & Pricing

We’re open most days and weekends. Bookings are essential before your arrival.

• 🌿 Entry: $15 per person (kids 14 and under free)
• 📅 Opening Day: Saturday 29th November
• 📍 Featherston, Wairarapa, New Zealand