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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ACORN ESTATE MOTEL - Masterton
ACORN ESTATE MOTEL - Masterton
Our Masterton motel accommodation consists of 11 spacious suites, choose from our range of double/twin, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. We also offer full accessible units. All suites are smokefree, fully self contained and serviced daily. Families and small sports groups can make the most of our huge family units. We are also one of the few pet friendly motels.
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- +64 6 377 0155
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- 0800 222 191 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 6 Manchester Street, Solway, Masterton, Wairarapa
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GREEN JERSEY CYCLE TOURS - Wairarapa
GREEN JERSEY CYCLE TOURS - Wairarapa
Mobile-friendly - We aim to provide you with an outstanding touring experience. Journey can start in Wellington, so airport pickup. Rides suitable for the absolute beginner to experienced riders. Unforgettable experiences, easy relaxing cycling holiday in Wairarapa and Wellington regions. Martinborough wine tours, South Coast Mountain Bike Adventures. Day tours or Multiday. Rimatuka cycle trail (starts Wellington.) Corporate team-bulding, School camps.
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- +64 6 306 6027
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- +64 27 245 3489
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- 16 Kitchener Street, Martinborough, Wairarapa, 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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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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U STUDIOS - Masterton
U STUDIOS - Masterton
Secluded, sunny and tranquil, U Studios Masterton is set in park-like grounds with mature trees and plenty for all to stretch out and get the best care and rest in Masterton. Enjoy the quiet of the countryside but with the convenience of being only 1 km from the State Highway and a 3-minute drive from Masterton ‘s town centre.
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- +64 6 378 2939
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- 119 Cornwall Street, Masterton, Wairarapa, 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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Wairarapa DHB and Hospital is located at the eastern edge of Masterton on a regular bus route. It is a new and modern hospital which was completed in 2006. It has a range of services including outpatients, an emergency department and rehabilitation, medical, surgical, paediatric and maternity inpatient services with a total of 80 beds.
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Vintage Dressing for the Party Season
The Pointon Collection of Cars & Costume displays original party clothes from the 1950's, 60's & 70's. The High School "End of Year Dance", the "Cocktail Party", "New Year's Eve" or the "Pool Party" would all require a ...
Where: The Pointon Collection, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 68 McKinstry Avenue, Te Ore Ore, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Friday 1st November 2019
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 1st February 2020
Rhondda Greig - First There Was Phoenician
First There Was Phoenician. An Exhibition By Rhondda Greig. Bridging the space and time between the script of ancient Phoenicia and contemporary living, Carterton-based artist Rhondda Greig explores the notion of home ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 30th November 2019
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 9th February 2020
2019 Wairarapa Art Review
A selected exhibition open to all artists living in Wairarapa. One of the highlight events in the art world of the region. Awards: - Rosewood Premier Award: $2,000 - The Whole Nine Yards Highly Commended Award: ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 14th December 2019
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 16th February 2020
Exhibition - Richard Reddaway - The Body of The Work
First Significant Survey Exhibition of work by Richard Reddaway - sculpture from the mid-1980s - photomontages from the 1990s - recent sculptural objects - new collaborative work - also fantastical work created ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 23rd November 2019
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 23rd February 2020
The Wool Shed Museum
A great slice of New Zealand’s Farming History - Well worth a visit! The Museum is housed in two century-old historic woolsheds, relocated and situated in the cultural heart of Masterton. At The Wool Shed you ...
Where: Wool Shed Musem, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Dixon St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Tuesday 19th November 2019
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 22nd February 2020
Exhibition - Our Town - The Changing Face of Masterton
The exhibition “Our Town” is a chance to walk through Masterton over six decades. 60 photographs by Pete Nikolaison and his late father George (Ted) Nikolaison, taken on film over the past 60 years. The ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Wednesday 20th November 2019
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 1st March 2020
Wairarapa Farmers Market
The Wairarapa Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 9am to 1pm (rain or shine!), undercover at The Farriers Bar and Eatery, 4 Queen St North, Masterton. Entry is on the north end of Chapel and Queen Streets, ...
Where: Wairarapa Farmers' Market, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 4 Queen Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 9:00am on Saturday 23rd March 2019
To: 1:00pm on Saturday 4th April 2020
YMCA Holiday Programmes
At the YMCA we run fun & active holiday programmes that your child will love these October holidays! Our Holiday Programmes are the perfect way for your kids to get out and about during the holidays, make new friends ...
Where: YMCA Masterton, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 371 Queen St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 7:00am on Monday 6th January 2020
To: 5:30pm on Friday 31st January 2020
2020 Jumbo Holdsworth Trail Race
The 2020 Jumbo Holdsworth Trail race is the 26th Anniversary of the tough but spectacular event. Come and join other trail and endurance junkies as we celebrate 26 years of traversing between the peaks of Jumbo and ...
Where: Mt Holdsworth, Masterton, Wellington Region
Address: 386 Mount Holdsworth Road
From: 8:00am on Saturday 25th January 2020
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 25th January 2020
Andy Irvine (Ireland) plays Masterton
Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers. His voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. The musician, singer and songwriter has maintained his highly individual performing ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 6:30pm on Thursday 30th January 2020
To: 11:59pm on Thursday 30th January 2020