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: wairarapanz.com

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What to do in Wairarapa

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. Add to Itinerary

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. Add to Itinerary

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. Add to Itinerary

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Star Gazing Tours

9.3 KM Martinborough

We offer star gazing under premium dark skies in rural Martinborough with experienced astronomy and telescope guides escorting you around our starry heavens. You will be taken on a journey through space and time, understanding the importance of ...
Start Date: 03 Jan 2020 End Date: 21 Dec 2020 Venue: Star Field - Martinborough, Wairarapa Distance: 9.3 KM from Martinborough

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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Wairarapa

Martinborough Top 10	0.7 KM Martinborough
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Masterton Mawley Park Holiday Park Camp Ground	1.1 KM Masterton
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Waiohine Gorge Road Tararua Forest Park	12.2 KM Featherston
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Kaitoke Regional Park	12.7 KM Featherston
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Carterton Holiday Park	13.6 KM Masterton
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Holdsworth Camp Site	15.4 KM Masterton
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Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre	25 KM Masterton
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Castlepoint Carpark Beach Side	47.7 KM Masterton
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