Wairarapa – North Island, New Zealand

One of New Zealands top food and wine destinations

A foodie and wine lovers dream should be to visit Wairarapa only 1 hour north of Wellington. With many cafes, vineyard restuarants you will be rolling from one place to the next enjoying a smorgasbord of gastronomical delights along the way.

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About The Region

Attractions + Events

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About The Region

The variety of things to see and do in this region result in one night never being enough. So be sure to plan your trip well and discover more of what there is on offer in Wairarapa.

Attractions + Events

Attractions

Tui Brewery
Masterton – see art and culture at Aratoi.The commanding views from Te Mata Peak, 11 kms south of Hastings.
Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre has an important breeding & research program for native birdlife & home to the rare white Kiwi.
CastlePoint Scenic Reserve and lighthouse, 68 kms east of Masterton.
Tararua Forest Park
The seal colony and lighthouse (250 steps) at Cape Palliser, 45 mins drive south of Martinborough.
Greytown – a Victorian country village
Martinborough follow the wine trail and enjoy a taste or two along the way
Palliser Bay see Putangirua Pinnables and fur seals

Events

Visit Wairapara attend one of the many local events in this region..

15th November 2015
Toast Martinborough
January 2016
Tauherenikau Races
12th – 13th February 2016
Wairarapa Summer Rally

Map

Drive Times

From	To	Kms	Hrs
Wellington	Martinborough	80 kms	55 mins
Wellington	Napier	320 kms	4 hrs
Napier	Martinborough	280 kms	3 hrs 45 mins
Auckland	Napier	433 kms	5 hrs 30 mins
Mt Ruapehu	Wellington	330 kms	4 hrs