Masterton
Masterton is the largest town in the Wairarapa region. Enjoying a temperate climate with sunny summers, Masterton is the centre of major annual events including the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta and the Golden Shears shearing competition.
Masterton is home to numerous attractions, activities, and classic kiwi adventures such as hot air ballooning and jet boating. Actvities and places to visit include Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre, Cape Palliser, nearby Castlepoint Beach, Queen Elizabeth Park and numerous award winning vineyards. Masterton is also an ideal base to explore further afield, around the beautiful Wairarapa region, and the lower North Island. more
Masterton is a great family destination. There you can find the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park with towering English trees and fabulous Kids Own Playground. Just along the road you will also find the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and hydro-slide; The Wool Shed — the National Museum of Sheep and Shearing and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art & History. Masterton is also a great base to explore nearby Castlepoint, Wairarapa’s most spectacular beach with its 100-year-old lighthouse, giant limestone outcrop and landmark Castle Rock. The road north offers rich pickings with Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, home to Manukura the first all-white kiwi chick to be hatched in captivity and the Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka.
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PUKAHA NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTRE - Wairarapa
PUKAHA NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTRE - Wairarapa
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand's Pukaha National Wildlife Centre is renowned for conservation breeding of our threatened wildlife, conservation education and forest restoration. Demonstrating that everyone can make a difference in restoring kiwi, kokako, kaka and other native wildlife once present in our forest and returning the dawn chorus for everyone to enjoy.
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- +64 6 375 8004
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- Mount Bruce, SH2, Masterton/Tararua, New Zealand.
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STONEHENGE AOTEAROA - Wairarapa
STONEHENGE AOTEAROA - Wairarapa
Mobile-friendly - Stonehenge Aotearoa is a unique place of science and wonder in New Zealand. It was built by members of The Phoenix Astronomical Society with the support of the Royal Society of New Zealand the purpose of Stonehenge Aotearoa is to encourage people of all ages to rediscover the knowledge of their ancestors.
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- +64 6 377 1600
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- 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton District, Carterton, New Zealand
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uTours - Wellington, Kapiti Coast & Wairarapa NZ
uTours - Wellington, Kapiti Coast & Wairarapa NZ
Mobile-friendly - Be blown away by Wellington. Explore the spectacular Wellington region with a friendly local on a personalised relaxing private, or small group, day tour or shore excursion (Max 10 people). Hosted by uTours, you will enjoy informed conversation, individual attention, personal space and the opportunity to connect with the Wellington that locals love.
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- +64 4 934 8389
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- +64 21 472 972
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- Happy Valley Rd, Owhiro Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
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View 22 events near Wairarapa - Masterton
Thank Grafia It's Friday
TGIF a monthly live music event at Madison's one of the koolest cafe/resurants in the Wairarapa hosted and catered for by Dean and his enthusiastic team. The music starts at 5.45 and is played by Dr Rob and his band, ...
Where: Madisons Cafe and Bar, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 4 First St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 5:45pm on Friday 26th April 2024
To: 9:15pm on Sunday 26th May 2024
Enticing Friday Nights!
Let us take the you into the weekend with our Enticing Friday Nights! Join us every Friday night for delicious shared plates, a glass of beer or wine and a relaxed atmosphere. Bookings not essential. Open from 8am ...
Where: Entice Cafe, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 6 Dixon Street, Masterton, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 5:00pm on Friday 5th April 2024
To: 9:00pm on Friday 28th June 2024
James Bragge - Splendid Scenic Gems
‘Mr Bragge, photographer, of Lambton Quay, has just published a series of exquisite views of the splendid scenery of the road over the Rimutaka and the Wairarapa district. These pictures have been taken with a ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 24th February 2024
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 5th May 2024
Lisa Chandler - Landscape Of Loss
As a contemporary history painter Lisa Chandler seeks out that which defines our time – the forces that have created this moment. It is impossible for her to ignore the various crises that we face, and with ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 23rd March 2024
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 19th May 2024
King Street Artworks
King Street Artworks biennial exhibition showing works from their 2023 programme. King Street Artworks is a free, open-door creative space supporting the mental-health and wellbeing of the community. They facilitate ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 2nd March 2024
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 26th May 2024
Jane Sinclair: Quiet Observations
Jane Sinclair MNZM, can’t help but be moved and inspired by the physical landscape of the mountains, hills, valleys, rivers, and the coastlines of her local Wairarapa and New Zealand. This geology, combined with ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 20th April 2024
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 16th June 2024
Last of The Summer Wine 2024
Join us for the last of our summer events – Last of the Summer Wine – Music, wine, dancing, food and fun! Local favourite, Michael Krishnan Jones, will warm us up with his acoustic guitar and legendary ...
Where: Le Gra Vineyard, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 42 Loopline RD 1, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 12:00pm on Saturday 27th April 2024
To: 6:00pm on Saturday 27th April 2024
Galaxy Cheer All Stars
We are a Cheerleading team, based in Masterton for boys and girls aged 3 -14 years. Cheerleading is a fantastic sport combining Tumble, Stunts, Pyramids, Dance & Jumps. We have two experienced Cheerleaders coaching. ...
Where: 32 Bentley Street, Masterton, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: Central Masterton, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 5:15pm on Monday 5th February 2024
To: 6:15pm on Monday 30th December 2024
Quiz Night
Hello everyone, Freddie here. I am excited to announce we have a weekly quiz on Tuesdays, at 7:00 pm. This two and a half hour quiz is the best way to spend a Tuesday with your friends and family, challenge your ...
Where: CBK Masterton, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 7 Perry St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 7:00pm on Tuesday 20th February 2024
To: 9:30pm on Tuesday 7th May 2024
Thursday Night Food Trucks
Come along to our weekly Thursday Night Food Truck market on the forecourt outside the majestic Masterton Town Hall (on SH2/Chapel Street). We have awesome street food, plenty of parking in the Perry Street carpark ...
Where: Masterton Town Hall, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 22 Perry Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 4:30pm on Thursday 29th September 2022
To: 7:00pm on Thursday 23rd January 2025