Product Overview

 

Wairarapa is a region full of character, where country warmth meets world-class food and wine. A place of big skies and warm, intimate experiences. Wildly different experiences are close together here. Reconnect in a cosy retreat or go a little bit wild in our wide-open spaces. All at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. Download the Visitor Guide & Wine Map to plan your visit.

 

 

Product Description

 

Village Charm - our towns are fun to explore, and full of hidden gems like boutiques, cellar doors, markets and pretty parks.

Passionate producers - Wairarapa has an abundance of gourmet delights and fanatical foodies. Our hands-on growers, makers, and bakers are masters of their craft.

Wild contrasts - Wairarapa’s a wee bit wild - from the rugged coast to the bush-clad Tararua Ranges. Our outdoor experiences can be epic or bite-sized.

Always exploring - Wairarapa has always been a magnet for explorers - from early Māori and Pākehā to modern mavericks and makers. This is a place to forge new paths and follow your dreams.

Our Towns:

• A wine village packed with charm Martinborough is surrounded by more than 20 cellar doors, most within easy walking or cycling distance from each other. Hire a bike and taste gin, olive oil, beer and wine as you go.
• Featherston’s history is strongly linked to the railway – these days it’s the spot to rest and refuel after biking the Remutaka Cycle Trail. Stock up at C’est Cheese for deli delights. As a Booktown, literature is celebrated with many bookstores.
• Good looking Greytown is a Victorian gem. Stop for good food, great coffee and sensational Schoc chocolate. Retail therapy in the distinctive stores is highly recommended. See the history of the town revealed at Cobblestones Museum.
• Carterton. Fuel up on goodies from the thriving cafe scene. Gateway to the stunning Tararua Forest Park, including spectacular Waiohine Gorge and Fensham Reserve. Choose from a day or multi-day walk or camp at Mt Holdsworth or in a DOC hut.
• Masterton’s Queen Elizabeth Park’s playground, miniature train and state-of-the-art skate park is a mecca for young people. Check out ten-pin bowling, golf courses, the indoor swimming pool and movie theatres. Nearby Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is a must-do.


Download the Visitor Guide & Wine Map