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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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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King Street Artworks 24th Annual Exhibition
The annual exhibition by King Street Artworks is a joy. The 24th show will feature a collection of eclectic works, in all manner of media, from the artists who work at the one-of-a-kind creative space in ...
Where: King Street Artworks, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 16 Queen Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 23rd October 2021
To: 2:00pm on Saturday 4th December 2021
Esther Bunning: Phosphene - A Portrait of a Landscape
Phosphenes are the luminous floating stars, swirls, and squiggles you see when closing your eyes tight and pressing them with your fingers. The word derives from the Greek phōs (light) and phainein (to ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 20th November 2021
To: 4:00pm on Monday 7th February 2022
Distant Kinship/ Verre Verwanten
The exhibition showcases the work of 18 printmakers from Grafiekgroep Bergen in The Netherlands and the New Zealand Print Council. It explores the artistic kinship that exists between the two countries. Featured New ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 27th November 2021
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 20th February 2022
Art Explorers
A special hands-on programme for our littlest artists. On the First Friday of the month we open up the doors for a preschool-age session, inspired by one of our exhibitions. Each session has a hands-on activity ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Friday 4th June 2021
To: 11:00am on Friday 3rd December 2021
Steve Carr: Making Space
Three immersive visual experiences will tease, manipulate and surprise you. Artist Steve Carr brings three short films together for the exhibition in which he uses inventive camera and film technology. In his works he ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 4th December 2021
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 30th January 2022
Lots of Colour
We’re busy with waxing and dyeing which is why our fingers have different colours that most people don’t have, however, we love’ em. This is the time to ensure there’s plenty of colour and fun for kids, ...
Where: Bruce Batique Gallery, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 2087 Mount Bruce Lodge, SH2, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 11:00am on Sunday 21st November 2021
To: 3:00pm on Sunday 19th December 2021
NZ Sotheby’s International Realty Wairarapa Art Review
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Wairarapa Art Review 2021 A selected exhibition open to all artists living in the Wairarapa. The exhibition is held every two years since 1999 and presented by the Friends ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 11th December 2021
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 13th February 2022
Wairarapa Heart Help Group: CANCELLED
If you have heart disease, including atrial fibrillation, and you are keen for more information and support then we’d love you to join us. Our Heart Help Group meets monthly to share stories and information with ...
Where: Wairarapa Community Centre, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 41 Perry St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 1:30pm on Wednesday 17th March 2021
To: 2:30pm on Wednesday 15th December 2021
Comedy Cellar
Get your team ready and get ready to compete! Comedy Cellar, New Zealand's largest wine tasting competition (and a huge night of entertainment), is coming to coming to the Wairarapa! The fantastic combination of wine, ...
Where: Wairarapa College, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 83 Pownall St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 7:00pm on Friday 17th December 2021
To: 12:00am on Saturday 18th December 2021
Craft Day
Craft Day Spinning, felting, knitting, crocheting, wool dyeing. Come and join like-minded people, get inspired or learn a new craft, or just come for a chat and see what is happening at the farm. Bring your ...
Where: Rewa Rewa Station, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 166 Rewa Rewa Road, Tinui, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 21st August 2021
To: 3:00pm on Saturday 18th December 2021