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Wairarapa is a region of big skies, wide valleys and characterful small towns. With three forest parks and a wild stretch of coast the place Maori called “Land of Glistening Waters” it offers endless possibilities for outdoor adventures or just getting away from it all. It’s also one of New Zealand’s top food and wine destinations and is at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. We offer some of the country’s premium wines from Martinborough and Gladstone and everything from country cooking to haute cuisine in the many cafes and restaurants. Wairarapa is a true escape – all within an hour’s drive from the capital city Wellington – where you can relax and unwind in a myriad of ways, from touring gardens and walking along unspoilt beaches to partaking in some retail therapy and sampling artisan French baking or handmade chocolates in Greytown. Highlights of a trip to the Wairarapa include seeing the white kiwi (and other native species) at Pukaha Mt Bruce, viewing World War I and II fighter planes at The Vintage Aviator, discovering how our ancestors used the stars to navigate at Stonehenge or learning the history of the sheep and shearing industry at The Wool Shed Museum. Wairarapa Tourism |
Local Knowledge
The Wairarapa region is a beautiful region of New Zealand that encompasses the capital city of Wellington, the cities of Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, The Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa towns of Masterton, Carterton, Greytown, Featherston and Martinborough.
Wellington as an area is vibrant and has plenty of culture and local attractions to experience. A 2-hour drive away, the Wairarapa is a region of big skies, wide valleys and small towns, full of character.
‘New Zealand’s capital city - home to Parliament, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, a thriving film industry, and heaps of other cool stuff!’
With three major forest parks and a wild stretch of coast it offers endless possibilities for outdoor adventures or just getting away from it all. It is also known for its great food and wine, be sure to stop by this area and experience it for yourself.
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