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High: 22 Low: 13 Travel time is approximate only, based on an average driving speed under normal road conditions.
| Travel time | Km | (Miles) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masterton - Wellington | 1.25 hrs | 98 | 61 |
| Totals for Day | 1.25 hrs | 98 | 61 |
98 km (61 miles)
Approximately 1.25 hours
Road Conditions: Motorway/State Highway
Every year in March, Masterton hosts the international Golden Shears competition. Sheep shearing in the Wairarapa is both a sport and an art form. The town's main park has an aviary, aquarium, deer park and a small boating lake. Or you could rediscover your childhood at the local toy museum.
Enjoy the clean, green Wairarapa scenery as you drive south. Carterton is a good place to shop for paua shell souvenirs, while Greytown has many beautiful examples of Victorian architecture and a quaint museum.
After the town of Featherston, which has an interesting locomotive museum, you'll climb up and over the Rimutaka Range—great views in every direction. Once the mountains are behind you, it's easy driving for the rest of your journey.
Wellington is compact, cultured and full of character. Nestled between the harbour and the hills, the downtown area is ideal for explorations on foot. Enjoy cafes, restaurants, museums and all kinds of shops. Dance, theatre and musical performances are a Wellington specialty.
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