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What to do in Wairarapa
Back to top| Martinborough Wine Tasting Tour | 0.2 KM Martinborough |
| A full day guided tour in Martinborough with guide includes visits to four well known vineyards in the Wairarapa region. The tour departs from Wellington with a scenic train tour to the region and includes wine and gourmet cuisine tasting, local wine making knowledge and antipasto lunch. | |
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| The Tora Coastal Walk | 37.1 KM Martinborough |
| The Tora Coastal Walk is a three day walking adventure in the stunning South Wairarapa. Situated 34 kms south of Martinborough, the walk traverses open farmland, native bush, windswept ridges, river valleys and the rugged Tora coastline. Accommodation each night is in comfortable fully equipped farm cottages. | |
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| Whareama Coastal Walk | 32.1 KM Masterton |
| A fantastic 2-night/2-day fully catered walking experience over private farmland and isolated Wairarapa coastline. Starting at Whareama, situated near the stunning East Coast beach resorts of Castlepoint and Riversdale, come and join like-minded people on this challenging and breath-taking walk. You walk with only a day pack - the ideal weekend or midweek getaway. | |
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Current and upcoming events in Wairarapa
Back to top| Block Party | 0.2 KM Masterton |
| What happens when a whole street block comes together and throws a party? You're invited. 40+ free activities for the family around the northern Masterton CBD block of Queen, King, Bruce, Dixon, Park Streets - Arts & Crafts & Games - ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Block Party - Northern Masterton, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.2 KM from Masterton | |
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| Cobblestones Museum Fete and Activities Day | 11.6 KM Featherston |
| Fun family day with many activities to enjoy. The 'Great Cobblestones Pie Bake Off' featuring gourmet pies made by Wairarapa cafes. Who will be this year's winner? Vintage cars an machinery in action! Blade shearing, old fashioned wood turning, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Cobblestones Museum, Greytown, Wairarapa Distance: 11.6 KM from Featherston | |
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| Kiwiana Degustation by Ant North | 12.1 KM Featherston |
| Ant North launches his degustation series with an iconic look at kiwi cuisine. Celebrating the best of Aotearoa over 7 courses, renowned Wairarapa chef Ant North will take you on a journey of memories and exquisite flavours. Spaces are strictly ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Ant North, Greytown, Wairarapa Distance: 12.1 KM from Featherston | |
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| Pukaha, National Wildlife Centre - Community Open Day | 22.9 KM Masterton |
| Something is emerging from the forest... Join us to launch a new look for the National Wildlife Centre and celebrate our success at our community open day. A day full of fun, laughter and learning. There will be entertainment, nature inspired ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 22.9 KM from Masterton | |
| Beat Kitchen Saturday | 2.5 KM Martinborough |
| The amazing Beat Kitchen is making Tk a regular thing! You can make Tk your destination of amazing and delicious food paired with award winning wine - oh and don't forget the beautiful peaceful setting the surrounds the Tk cellar door! Beat ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 2.5 KM from Martinborough | |
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| Sex on Toast | 13.6 KM Masterton |
| The Kokomai Creative Festival is proud to be bringing Sex on Toast to the Carterton Events Centre on October 27th 2018. Sex on Toast is an irrepressibly charming organisation that specialises in raw early 80's funk, hard-edged new jack swing, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton | |
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| Le Ride In Support of Martinborough Fun Ride | 0.2 KM Martinborough |
| The Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan and his riding partner Ben Cornell - completed the 5,600 kilometres (3,500 mi) ride in 22 stages spread over 26 days to the original schedule in 2013. Keoghan's wife Louise Keoghan was the producer for the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Circus Cinema, Bar and Cafe, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 0.2 KM from Martinborough | |
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| Wheels & Vines | 0.1 KM Martinborough |
| A celebration of all things to do with cycling will take place in the wine village of Martinborough this spring with a series of fun activities planned for people of all ages and stages of cycling. Wheels & Vines will be held on Saturday, 27th ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Martinborough Square, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 0.1 KM from Martinborough | |
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| Martinborough Charity Fun Bike Ride | 0.6 KM Martinborough |
| This is a serious/fun bike ride depending on your inclination and ability. There are 3 rides to choose from - 48km, 67km and 115km. The ride starts at Martinborough and travels through the countryside towards Gladstone and then back to ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Martinborough Rugby Club, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 0.6 KM from Martinborough | |
| Brackenridge Biggest Loser | 2.2 KM Martinborough |
| Did you put on a few kilos over the winter? Do you need the motivation to get fit, lose weight and tone up? Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa has joined with David and Mireie from South Wairarapa Personal Training to present the Brackenridge Biggest ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 2.2 KM from Martinborough | |
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| Wairarapa A&P Show | 10.9 KM Masterton |
| This is the show where town meets country! Come along for a great day out in the Wairarapa, there is plenty for the kids to do and see and a lot of it is free for them to take part in. We have the traditional Goldpine Pet Corner where there ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 10.9 KM from Masterton | |
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| Aratoi Lecture Series: A short history of New Zealand Art | 0.8 KM Masterton |
| Join Dr Pamela Nunn on her inspiring journey through NZ Art History with a special focus on works from the Aratoi collection. Wed, 5 Sept, 2pm - The Art of Encounter Wed, 19 Sept, 2pm - European Influences Wed, 3 Oct, 2pm - Abstract ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.8 KM from Masterton | |
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| The Screaming Room: Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation | Masterton |
| If you love a good horror or thriller, then get ready to delight in fright! Come and watch our favourite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Dracula can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else's ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Screening Room, Masterton, Wairarapa | |
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| Scarecrows Big Day Out 2018 | 14 KM Masterton |
| The Gladstone Scarecrows are back! Come and be a part of the scarecrow fun on November 3rd! Check out the scarecrows on scarecrow drive, then visit the famous Gladstone School Scarecrow Fair. The perfect day out for the whole family. Scarecrow ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Gladstone School, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 14 KM from Masterton | |
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| Chris Standring | 13.6 KM Masterton |
| "Saluté Presents…” internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist, Chris Standring, for one night only. Coming to NZ for the first time on the heels of his UK tour, Chris currently has the #1 selling smooth jazz album on Billboard and the #2 ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton | |
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| 100 Years of Wedding Gowns 1871 - 1968 | 3.3 KM Masterton |
| The Pointon Collection opened in 1993 & to celebrate this milestone, a beautiful display of original wedding gowns has been set up. From exquisite gowns in the 1870's to the 1960's Mod, Gaye has chosen the oldest, the most elaborate, the classic ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Pointon Collection, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 3.3 KM from Masterton | |
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| A Rare and Artisan Country Garden Tour 2018 | 16 KM Masterton |
| This tour is different...its no rush, its as much about about getting out into the countryside as it is spending time with friends in beautiful inspiring gardens and with lots of extra things at each garden to see and discover throughout your day. ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Wainuioru School, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 16 KM from Masterton | |
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| Self Guided Tours | 16.2 KM Martinborough |
| This is a self guided tour available during opening hours. A map and 8-minute audio visual are part of the experience. Start Date: End Date: Venue: Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 16.2 KM from Martinborough | |
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| Hospice Wairarapa Country Christmas Fete | 0.8 KM Masterton |
| The Country Christmas Fete is held conjuction with the Hospice Wairarapa Country Christmas House Tour held over the weekend of 3rd/4th November. This year the self-drive tour will take visitors to a variety of stunning venues around Masterton and ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Trust House Recreation Centre, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.8 KM from Masterton | |
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| Country Christmas 2018 | 0.8 KM Masterton |
| Hospice Wairarapa invites you to enjoy "A Touch of Country Christmas" as you tour some of Masterton and Carterton's most beautiful homes and venues. Be inspired by our unique venues to help create your own distinctive Christmas theme at home, and ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Trust House Recreation Centre, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.8 KM from Masterton | |
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| Rathkeale Christmas Fete 2018 | 6.2 KM Masterton |
| A wonderful family day out is always enjoyed at the Annual Rathkeale Christmas Fete. A friendly and relaxed day set within the beautiful Rathkeale College School grounds - just 5 minutes north of Masterton on SH2 (Willow Park Drive). Lots of parking ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Rathkeale College, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 6.2 KM from Masterton | |
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| Home & Interiors | 13.6 KM Masterton |
| The Home & Interiors home show is essential for all home owners and those looking for inspiration and advice. You will find the best products, solutions, and design ideas with the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the experts in their field. Home ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton | |
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| Pukaha Garden Tour | 5.4 KM Featherston |
| An annual fundraiser for the Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, this two-day, self-drive garden tour will feature beautiful and unique gardens from the south and central Wairarapa. This year, Masterton based financial advice firm RIVAL ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: South Wairarapa, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 5.4 KM from Featherston | |
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| Pukaha Garden Tour | 5.4 KM Featherston |
| An annual fundraiser for the Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, this two-day, self-drive garden tour will feature beautiful and unique gardens from the south and central Wairarapa. Now into its eighth year, the Pukaha Wairarapa Garden ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: South Wairarapa, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 5.4 KM from Featherston | |
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| In the Shadow of War | 0.5 KM Featherston |
| In a Featherston Booktown event to mark the centenary of the Armistice, a panel of leading historians will discuss the significance of the year 1918 - and the far-reaching consequences for our country through to the present day. The panel will ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, Wairarapa Distance: 0.5 KM from Featherston | |
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| Delaney Davidson - Shining Day Album Release Tour | 0.5 KM Featherston |
| Delaney Davidson returns from his wanderings in Europe to bring us the official release tour of his latest album Shining Day. A rare event in his juggernaut momentum, DD rolls into Featherston on Friday 16 November for a show at the atmospheric ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, Wairarapa Distance: 0.5 KM from Featherston | |
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| Lighthouse Gin Garden Party | 2.5 KM Martinborough |
| Martinborough's own craft gin will be kicking off Toast Weekend with the Lighthouse Gin Garden Party. On Saturday 17 November Lighthouse settles in for an afternoon of G&Ts, brunch, lunch and music in Te Kairanga's shady cottage garden. Lighthouse ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 2.5 KM from Martinborough | |
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| Hillbilly to Hard Rock | 13.9 KM Masterton |
| Hillbilly to Hard Rock Music Group gathers at St James Union Church Hall, Masterton, on the third Saturday of each month. Using an open mic concert format, Hillbilly to Hard Rock is a genre inclusive gathering for both emerging and established ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: St James Union Church, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 13.9 KM from Masterton | |
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| Toast Martinborough Wine, Food and Music Festival 2018 | 0.1 KM Martinborough |
| Toast Martinborough, New Zealand’s iconic wine celebration, weaves together the best of wine, food and music to create an unforgettable day in the vines. Good wine is always in vogue and Toast 2018 is no exception. The 27th edition showcases ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Martinborough Square, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 0.1 KM from Martinborough | |
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| Minkisi - Art and Belief In West and Central Africa | 0.8 KM Masterton |
| Desmond Bovey’s collection of rare masks and statues offers an insight into African tribal life. Minkisi (singular: nkisi) are statues, or more often containers such as bottles or shells, into which a spirit has been lured to take up residence. ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.8 KM from Masterton | |
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| Tintype Photographic Portraits | 0.7 KM Masterton |
| In association with King Street Artworks, Brian and Jane are excited to bring the experience of tintype photography to Masterton. Brian Scadden and his partner Jane Fletcher are on site with their steampunk darkroom for some photographic fun at ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: MasterBowl, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.7 KM from Masterton | |
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| Mauriceville Country Fair | 20 KM Masterton |
| Mauriceville Country Fair, an annual event attracting 2000 to 3000 visitors, held in the most beautiful domain in the Wairarapa. Stall sites $40. Essential to book and pay by 1st November. Phone Jenny - 06 9297685 or email - ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Mauriceville Domain, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 20 KM from Masterton | |
| The Extravaganza Fair | 0.8 KM Masterton |
| Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!!!!! Welcome to Season 4 of New Zealand's largest and newest travelling event! The Extravaganza Fair! The Extravaganza Fair is a family affair, it is a free entry, fun day out with something for everyone. We're ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.8 KM from Masterton | |
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| Operatunity: Cinderella - A Christmas Pantomime | 13.6 KM Masterton |
| We bring you our famous Christmas pantomime with a new twist on Cinderella! The world of theatre has always had a tradition of presenting a madcap, nonsense style pantomime at Christmas to escape the stress and rigours of the season and bring out the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton | |
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| Public Guided Tours | 16.2 KM Martinborough |
| We recommend visitors attend one of our guided tours which provides a complete experience and is tailored to the weather conditions. Ancient history and star-lore is the central theme of our tours which include tales from antiquity of the solstices, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 16.2 KM from Martinborough | |
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| Carterton Farmers' Market | 13.4 KM Masterton |
| Carterton Farmers' Market is a Sunday market held in the centre of the town from 9am in Memorial Square. Night Market on 16th June from 4pm at Carterton Events Centre! Buy locally grown, fresh veges, Wairarapa-produced olive oils, honey and much ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Memorial Square, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 13.4 KM from Masterton | |
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| Music Co-Creation Workshops | 0.8 KM Masterton |
| Everyone is welcome to join these interactive, improvised musical journeys. Hundreds of world instruments provided. Every Tuesday from May 22, during school terms. There is no need to register or participate regularly. No musical experience is ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.8 KM from Masterton | |
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| Wairarapa Country Music Festival | 4.3 KM Featherston |
| Bevan Gardiner of John Denver Tribute fame to headline the 2019 Wairarapa Country Music Festival alongside Marian Burns from 11 - 13 January 2019. This country music festival is becoming recognised as a weekend full of fun and entertainment and ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Tauherenikau Racecourse, Featherston, Wairarapa Distance: 4.3 KM from Featherston | |
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| Gladstonebury 3 | 13.1 KM Masterton |
| A family grass-roots festival of music, local craft, good food and great wine. Featuring 2 stages. These are bands we think are the ones to watch in the next few years, and guaranteed to get your dancing shoes on! The focus is on family enjoyment ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Gladstone Vineyard, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 13.1 KM from Masterton | |
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| The Wool Shed Museum | 0.7 KM Masterton |
| 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 will: - Experience the sights, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Wool Shed Musem, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.7 KM from Masterton | |
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| Pedal for Parkinsons | 0.1 KM Martinborough |
| Private land has been opened up along on the stunning Wairarapa East Coast especially for the 2019 running of this popular fun ride, that raises money for Parkinson's New Zealand. Riders can take their time and and mountain bike 64km along the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Martinborough Square, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 0.1 KM from Martinborough | |
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| Golden Shears 2019 | 0.8 KM Masterton |
| The world's premier shearing and wool handling championship. The three-day event encompasses novice, junior, intermediate, senior and open shearing competitions along with junior, senior and open wool handling events and wool pressing ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Masterton War Memorial Stadium, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.8 KM from Masterton | |
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| Mao & Co Sunday | 2.5 KM Martinborough |
| Mao & Co are the handmade noodle and dumpling foodtruck! When they come to Te Kairanga owners Drew & Tom bring tasty, imaginative Asian food - with a sense of edge. At Mao and Co they are passionate about making classic and contemporary ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 2.5 KM from Martinborough | |
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| The Greytown Country Market | 12.1 KM Featherston |
| The Greytown Country Market's goal is to provide a gathering place for our community that celebrates the diversity and creativity of Wairarapa and Wellington. We want to create a monthly event where you shop, meet friends, relax with your family ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Stella Bull Park, Greytown, Wairarapa Distance: 12.1 KM from Featherston | |
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| Melbourne City Ballet: Alice in Wonderland | 13.6 KM Masterton |
| Melbourne City Ballet’s Michael Pappalardo (Artistic Director) and Brendan Bradshaw (Artistic Associate) pay homage to the well known novel by Lewis Carroll, “Alice In Wonderland”, with this enchanting ballet ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton | |
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| Te Kairanga Farmers Market | 2.5 KM Martinborough |
| Come join the Te Kairanga Cellar Door for their monthly farmers market (over the summer months: November to April - 1st Sunday of the month). Live music from Yeah Nah plays all day, while you wander the Te Kairanga lawn shopping from our local ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 2.5 KM from Martinborough | |
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| The Linda Ronstadt Songbook | 13.6 KM Masterton |
| Bloom sings The Linda Ronstadt Songbook. Linda Ronstadt is a name familiar with many and one that spans many genres. She is one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. In 2019, acclaimed singer/songwriter, Bloom, brings the music of ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, Wairarapa Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton | |
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| Nga Aho Raranga – Textiles From the Taonga Maori Collection | 0.8 KM Masterton |
| Aratoi holds a large collection of taonga Maori, entrusted to our care by Maori and Pakeha families. Many of the woven taonga – korowai, kete and piupiu - had been owned by local families since the 1800s. The exhibition will feature kahu ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa Distance: 0.8 KM from Masterton | |
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| Doggytreats Pop-Up Doggy Deli | 0.1 KM Featherston |
| At the gateway to the Wairarapa, you'll discover an artisan deli for dogs. Treat your pooch to gourmet, grain free, free range doggytreats. Made with only the freshest, locally sourced, human-grade ingredients. Proudly handmade in the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Featherston Market, Featherston, Wairarapa Distance: 0.1 KM from Featherston | |
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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Wairarapa
Back to top| Martinborough Top 10 | 0.7 KM Martinborough |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Masterton Mawley Park Holiday Park Camp Ground | 1.1 KM Masterton |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Waiohine Gorge Road Tararua Forest Park | 12.2 KM Featherston |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Kaitoke Regional Park | 12.7 KM Featherston |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers (Fees Apply) | |
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| Carterton Holiday Park | 13.6 KM Masterton |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Holdsworth Camp Site | 15.4 KM Masterton |
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| Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre | 25 KM Masterton |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water Free | |
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| Castlepoint Carpark Beach Side | 47.7 KM Masterton |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets Free | |
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