Wairarapa
Be enchanted by the Wairarapa, a region of spectacular coastlines, big skies, wide valleys and colonial townships... all on the doorstep of Wellington.
The place Maori called “Land of Glistening Waters” the Wairarapa is made up of five colonial townships all of which are surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, orchards and rolling pastures in sheep, beef and dairy farms – a constant reminder why this region is home to some of New Zealand’s leading artisan food producers and wine-makers. more
The Wairarapa lies at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trial – a self-drive journey along State Highway 2 and is home to The Tararua Forest Park, Rimutaka Forest Park and Haurangi Forest Park. Combined with the wild stretch of coastline from Palliser Bay to Castlepoint there are endless outdoor adventures to be discovered here. It is also popular for road cyclists and leisure cyclists.
The Wairarapa is made up of five main townships. Martinborough, Featherston, Greytown, Carterton and Masterton, each with a distinctive feel.
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AMAZING NEW ZEALAND - The Itinerary Specialist
AMAZING NEW ZEALAND - The Itinerary Specialist
Creating innovative and imaginative self-drive itineraries tailored to your own requirements. If you have a desire to indulge your senses with spectacular food and gold medal wines during your visit, then this is the itinerary for you - a self-drive tour of New Zealand created specially for lovers of great food and fine wine.
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- +64 9 428 4668
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- 66 Beauvoir Ave, Matakatia, Whangaparaoa, Auckland, New Zealand
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Aorangi Forest Park - Off the beaten track
Aorangi Forest Park - Off the beaten track
It's well worth driving to the Aorangi Forest Park in the Wairarapa (east of Wellington on the North Island). This park features some of New Zealand's most striking landforms and spectacular views which can enjoyed after a short walk. These landforms include: the Putangirua Pinnacles, high slabs of rock known as Kupe's Sail and the coastal Whatarangi Bluff
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BRACKENRIDGE COUNTRY RETREAT & SPA - Martinborough
BRACKENRIDGE COUNTRY RETREAT & SPA - Martinborough
Mobile-friendly - Set in 14 acres of farmland, with delightful settler-style accommodation (two or four bedroom self-contained cottages with open fires or studios with own private patio). Purpose-built conference and meeting facility designed to meet your needs. Day spa open 7 days, offering a large range of therapeutic and beauty treatments. A perfect country wedding venue. Brackenridge is pet friendly!
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- +64 6 306 8115
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- White Rock Road, RD 2, Martinborough, New Zealand
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CANOPY CAMPING ESCAPES - Ridge Top Farm - Manawatu
CANOPY CAMPING ESCAPES - Ridge Top Farm - Manawatu
Ridge Top Farm combines the tranquility of luxury camping with a true 'Kiwi farm' experience. Part of the Canopy Camping Escapes network of luxury campsites around NZ, glamping at Ridge Top Farm offers spectacular views, stunning scenery and plenty to keep you entertained during your visit.
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- 1027 Waituna Tapuae Road, RD 9, Waituna West, Feilding, New Zealand
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CANOPY CAMPING ESCAPES - River's Edge - Martinborough
CANOPY CAMPING ESCAPES - River's Edge - Martinborough
Mobile-friendly - Just 10 minutes from popular Wairarapa holiday town, Martinborough, River's Edge makes the ideal place for a couples escape. The luxury tent is set on the edge of a quiet, tree-lined river that runs through a pretty farm property. The front of the tent has a large glass door frontage, which offers a beautiful river-side view.
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- 307 Ruakokoputuna Road, Martinborough, New Zealand
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CAPITAL PERSONALISED TOURS - Wellington
CAPITAL PERSONALISED TOURS - Wellington
Mobile-friendly - Witness the sights of New Zealand's capital city up close and personal, before experiencing the beauty of the coastline encompassing Wellington. Travelling in a luxury 4WD, we offer a range of personalised tours to ensure you get the most out of your visit. Wellington movie tours, sightseeing and city tours, parliament tours, Craft Beer Tour for the serious beer connoisseur.
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- +64 21 280 2406
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- 26 Pembroke Road, Northland, Wellington, New Zealand
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CARTERTON HOLIDAY PARK - Carterton, Wairarapa
CARTERTON HOLIDAY PARK - Carterton, Wairarapa
Mobile-friendly - Carterton—the garden village, central to all Wairarapa attractions and gateway to Hawke's Bay. Each caravan site landscaped and secluded and tent sites available. Self-contained units and cabin accommodation available sleeping up to six - eight persons. Ideally located for visiting the attractions of the Wairarapa, Mount Bruce, Castlepoint, Gladstone Country, Mount Holdsworth, Martinborough Wine Village, Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser.
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- +64 6 379 8267
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- 198 Belvedere Road, Carterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
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Castlepoint - Off the beaten track
Castlepoint - Off the beaten track
Castlepoint is located on the east coast of the Wairarapa (North Island) about one hour's drive from Masterton. The Castlepoint Scenic Reserve is probably one of the most photogenic (and windiest) locations in the North Island. Aside from the spectacular views, you may also see the Castlepoint daisy, brachyglottis compactus, found only on the crumbled limestone of the reef.
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CHANGES MEDISPA/DAY SPA & ACCOMMODATION - Masterton
CHANGES MEDISPA/DAY SPA & ACCOMMODATION - Masterton
Mobile-friendly - Wairarapa's premier Day Spa set in the grounds of an historic home. Escape the city life and be pampered in luxury and Style. Friendly staff and wonderful facilities in serene surroundings. With all the latest beauty treatments and NZ fastest growing brow redesign NDBROWS® We will make sure you leave feeling refreshed and give you back your sparkle!
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- +64 6 370 1971
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- 15 Titoki Street, Landsdowne, Masterton, New Zealand
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HAMMONDS WELLINGTON TOURS - Wellington
HAMMONDS WELLINGTON TOURS - Wellington
Mobile-friendly - Hop on board and experience Wellington’s original sightseeing tour. Sit back, relax and enjoy your tour, with local and fun guides. Hammonds Wellington Tours are 59 years young and offer personalised tours. We love showing off the Wellington region to the world! Our tours include Wellington City Sights, Martinborough Gourmet Wine Tour, Palliser Bay and the Capital Craft Beer Tour.
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- +64 4 472 0869
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- Wellington i-SITE Centre, 202 Wakefield Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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ICA STATION HOMESTEAD B&B - Whareama, Wairarapa
ICA STATION HOMESTEAD B&B - Whareama, Wairarapa
Mobile-friendly - Wairarapa's finest B&B and Wedding Venue. Located in secluded grounds, our accommodation guests enjoy complete peace and relaxation ensuring they leave fully recharged after every stay. Accommodation options extend beyond the historic homestead and include two ornate holiday cottages available for nightly rental. Our seasonal Whareama Coastal Walk is a fantastic New Zealand fully catered walking experience over private farmland.
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- +64 6 372 3722
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- 268 Ica Road, Whareama, RD12, Masterton, New Zealand
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IN STYLE TRAVEL Executive Transport - Wellington
IN STYLE TRAVEL Executive Transport - Wellington
In Style Travel Ltd offers you luxury car hire in Wellington. We have a modern fleet of air-conditioned, unmarked cars, vans and limousines, operated by a team of professional owner-operators. An efficient, personalised service awaits you. Our uniformed, chauffeur-style drivers are willing to meet and greet your guests when you can't be there yourself.
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- +64 4 920 2111
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- 0800 802 969 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 100 Rakau Road, Hataitai, Wellington, New Zealand
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KAPITI HELIWORX - Wellington
KAPITI HELIWORX - Wellington
Mobile-friendly - Scenic helicopter flights, transfers & commercial services for the Wellington region. Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight around Kapiti Coast, over to Kapiti Island, or up into the Tararuas. Scenic train + helicopter flight combos. If you have other locations for scenic flights in mind, please contact us. We have a range of adventures on offer, starting from $87 per person.
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- 0508 4354 9676 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 60 Toru Road, Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand
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LISMORE HOUSE & VINEYARD - Martinborough
LISMORE HOUSE & VINEYARD - Martinborough
Mobile-friendly - Lismore House is a luxury 5-bedroom, 325m2 colonial style property available for short-stay rental. Situated within the 14 acre grounds of Lismore Estate, Lismore House is a perfect place for vacations, family reunions, honeymoons, corporate events or as a special occasion venue. Located in a beautiful vineyard setting just 5 minutes from Martinborough Square and 60 minutes from Wellington.
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- +64 27 332 5216
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- 55 Omarere Rd, Martinborough, New Zealand
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MARTINBOROUGH i-SITE VISITOR CENTRE - Wairarapa
MARTINBOROUGH i-SITE VISITOR CENTRE - Wairarapa
At the heart of the NZ Wine Trail, the Martinborough i-SITE are the local Wairarapa experts. They'll make nationwide bookings too. Book a Martinborough Gourmet Wine Tour or bike hire to cycle the vines. Pick up a free wine map. Specialists in the Rimutaka Cycle Trail. They can book the perfect place to stay from a wide range of accommodation.
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- +64 6 306 5010
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- 18 Kitchener St, Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand
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MARTINBOROUGH WINE WALKS - Martinborough
MARTINBOROUGH WINE WALKS - Martinborough
Martinborough Wine Walks are a unique way to gain access and exclusive insights into one of New Zealand's most highly regarded wine regions. Hosted by local and knowledgeable guides that WALK their TALK, you will be informed, entertained and enlightened as you tour and taste with wine producers seldom open to the public. Tastings and lunch included. 6 person minimum.
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- +64 6 306 9040
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- +64 27 5440 525
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- 6 Kitchener Street, Martinborough Wine Village, New Zealand
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MASTERTON i-SITE VISITOR CENTRE - Wairarapa
MASTERTON i-SITE VISITOR CENTRE - Wairarapa
At the heart of the NZ Wine Trail, the Masterton i-SITE are the local Wairarapa experts. They'll make nationwide bookings for you too. Collect a free wine map and visitor-guide. Book a tour to Pukaha Mount Bruce, Tui Brewery or the Martinborough Gourmet Wine Tour. Buy DoC back country hut tickets and maps. They’ll book the perfect Wairarapa accommodation for you.
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- +64 6 370 0900
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- Cnr Bruce and Dixon Sts, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
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MR & MRS APARTMENT - Masterton
MR & MRS APARTMENT - Masterton
Mobile-friendly - The Mr and Mrs Suite is a one of a kind, unique romantic escape in the heart of Wairarapa. This luxurious apartment has own deck with access to spa pool at night. A nespresso machine, ensuite shower room, bottle of bubbles on arrival, late check out, and next to CHANGES medispa if you wanted to indulge in some wonderful treatments.
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- +64 6 370 1971
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- 15 Titoki Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
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Legends of the Winter Solstice
June the 21st is the date of the Winter Solstice which, in the ancient world, was one of the most important days in the year. It was said to be the day upon which light defeated darkness. It was the time of the birth of ...
Where: Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton, Wairarapa
Address: 51 Ahiaruhe Rd, Carterton, Wairarapa
From: 4:00pm on Thursday 21st June 2018
To: 7:00pm on Thursday 21st June 2018
Carterton Heart of Winter Festival Winter Wonders
A mid-winter treat for the kids with "PJ Story Time", "Teddy Bear Sleep Over" and "Winter Crafts" to enthral before bedtime!
Where: Carterton Library, Carterton, Wairarapa
Address: Holloway Street, Carterton, Wairarapa
From: 6:00pm on Thursday 21st June 2018
To: 7:00pm on Thursday 21st June 2018
Becoming a Foster Carer – Info Evening
There's no more important job than caring for a child in need. It takes a special type of person to be a foster carer, from a special type of family. A family that can be patient, understanding and has enough love to ...
Where: Oranga Tamariki Wairarapa Office, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 49–51 Lincoln Rd, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 5:30pm on Thursday 21st June 2018
To: 7:00pm on Thursday 21st June 2018
The Jewellery Box
Thirteen jewellery artists are featured in the Wairarapa for six weeks in an exhibition of their exquisite contemporary jewellery design. Jewellery is perhaps the most personal of all the arts. Humans have been ...
Where: Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Tuesday 15th May 2018
To: 4:30pm on Sunday 24th June 2018
Biosquare
An exhibition of sculpture and paintings by Andrew de Boer. ‘Biosquare’ is an installation of sculpture and paintings, which has its origins in my response to the Transcendental Art of my Guru, Adi Da ...
Where: escVelocity, Featherston, Wairarapa
Address: 74 Fox Street, Featherston, Wairarapa
From: 8:00am on Friday 8th June 2018
To: 4:30pm on Sunday 1st July 2018
Mahi Toi
Mahi Toi is an Educational Programme for teachers and students during Terms 2 and 3, on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Supported by T G Macarthy Trust. Bookings essential. Aratoi presents this unique programme to ...
Where: Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 9:30am on Wednesday 16th May 2018
To: 3:00pm on Thursday 27th September 2018
Dedicated Follower of Fashion
The Pointon Collection of Cars & Costume shows original fashions from the 1960's & 70's in its latest display "Dedicated Follower of Fashion." These clothes are all recent acquisitions and have not been displayed ...
Where: The Pointon Collection, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 68 McKinstry Avenue, Te Ore Ore, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Friday 4th May 2018
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 29th July 2018
Strangely Familiar - Wayne Youle
Curated by: Helen Kedgley Developed and toured by NZ Portrait Gallery Te Pukenga Whakaata. Showing at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History. Strangely Familiar: Portraits by Wayne Youle showcases bold, ...
Where: Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Tuesday 15th May 2018
To: 4:30pm on Sunday 12th August 2018
Ngā Aho Raranga – Textiles From the Taonga Māori Collection
Aratoi holds a large collection of taonga Maori, entrusted to our care by Maori and Pakeha families. Many of the woven taonga – korowai, kete and piupiu - had been owned by local families since the 1800s. The ...
Where: Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 14th April 2018
To: 4:30pm on Sunday 28th April 2019
High Way One
A new local band. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome.
Where: Club Wairarapa, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 20 Essex Street, Masterton, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 7:30pm on Friday 22nd June 2018
To: 11:30pm on Friday 22nd June 2018
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