Features
- One of New Zealand's main motor racing circuits, Manfeild, is located at the southern edge of the town
- There is an active light aircraft airfield at the eastern edge of the town
- The depot of the Feilding and District Steam Rail Society is located in the town and it runs railway excursions from this base.
- Feilding has the largest stock saleyards in the southern hemisphere right in the central business area. Visitors can go on guided tours of the saleyards during the Friday auctions. The tour must be booked in advance through Feilding & Districts Information Centre. It commences at 11am.
- There are no traffic lights and no parking meters.
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