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Wairarapa New Zealand


Wairarapa New Zealand
Located in the south east of the North Island, Wairarapa is just an hour away from the vibrant capital city, Wellington. You can make an easy day trip from the capital to see working farms, country gardens, and wild coastline complete with seal colonies. Or stay overnight in one the region's many farm stays, bed and breakfasts, country cottages or exclusive lodges. Wairarapa is the perfect rural retreat in the very heart of New Zealand. The Wairarapa is well known in New Zealand for its vineyards and its numerous craftshops. The region also hosts a growing number of activities including hot air ballooning, fishing, diving, hunting, mountain biking and surfing.
Travel guides for Wairarapa: guide, wairarapanz.com
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What to do in Wairarapa

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Martinborough Winery Tour    0.2 KM Martinborough
A 5 hour guided tour of the Martinborough wine region. Visit three of the regions best wineries and enjoy their Cellar Door experiences as you sample the world class products available.
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.
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

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    12.6 KM Featherston
Alistair Brown, a renowned Scottish singer/Accordionist, will perform a concert with his treasure-trove of memorable songs and stories to share. With his rich deep voice, warm engaging manner, and rich tapestry of songs, he will deliver big ballads, ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: The Barn - Greytown, Wairarapa   Distance: 12.6 KM from Featherston
    13.6 KM Masterton
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band are heading to the Wairarapa for the Wairarapa Arts Festival in 2025! This exceptionally talented band will feature the vocal talents of Leading Aircraftman Matt Mulholland, the RNZAF Drumline as well as the ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Carterton Events Centre - Carterton, Wairarapa   Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton
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    13.6 KM Masterton
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more! Featuring:? Russell Dixon Kate Lineham Rebecca Wright Matt Pike John Bayne Grant Winterburn?? ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Carterton Events Centre - Carterton, Wairarapa   Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton
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    12.6 KM Featherston
Niels Gedge, Kate Marshall, and Bob Cooper-Grundy playing Leonard Cohen’s music in the barn. Back by popular acclaim this concert is an alliance between: Niels Gedge, lead guitar and vocals, is a well-known singer songwriter and has performed ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: The Barn - Greytown, Wairarapa   Distance: 12.6 KM from Featherston
    0.1 KM Martinborough
Note this concert is cancelled. An alternative concert will occur on Sun 16th March in Greytown. Details TBA soon Dave Flynn is an award-winning Irish composer and musician, praised as ‘a masterful guitarist‘ in Sing Out! Magazine. His ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Martinborough Town Hall - Martinborough, Wairarapa   Distance: 0.1 KM from Martinborough
    0.5 KM Featherston
Described as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble”, NZTrio He Taonga Wairere is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Bringing together ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Featherston Anzac Hall - Featherston, Wairarapa   Distance: 0.5 KM from Featherston
    13.6 KM Masterton
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs! Featuring:? Karl Perigo Marian Burns Ben Makisi Derek Hill Hank ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Carterton Events Centre - Carterton, Wairarapa   Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton
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    13.6 KM Masterton
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on! Featuring:? Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Karl Perigo ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Carterton Events Centre - Carterton, Wairarapa   Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton
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    13.6 KM Masterton
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity! Featuring:? Susan Boland Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) Benjamin ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Carterton Events Centre - Carterton, Wairarapa   Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton
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    13.6 KM Masterton
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs! Featuring:? Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Alex Foster-Winder Cameron Barclay (TBC) ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Carterton Events Centre - Carterton, Wairarapa   Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton
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    13.6 KM Masterton
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music! Featuring:? Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Marian Burns Charlotte West Kate Lineham ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Carterton Events Centre - Carterton, Wairarapa   Distance: 13.6 KM from Masterton
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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Wairarapa

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Martinborough Top 10    0.7 KM Martinborough
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
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    12.3 KM Featherston
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Kaitoke Regional Park    12.7 KM Featherston
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
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    15.5 KM Masterton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
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Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre    25.1 KM Masterton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water   Free
 
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Castlepoint Carpark Beach Side    47.8 KM Masterton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets   Free
 
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