Wairarapa

Wairarapa Destination Wairarapa is the official Regional Tourism Organisation and official visitor information source for Wairarapa.

We run the Martinborough isite Visitor Information Centre and provide local expertise and knowledge. We are the Regional Tourism Organisation for Wairarapa, Destination Wairarapa - as well as our social channels we run a comprehensive website www.wairarapanz.com - take a look at what you can see, do, eat and drink in our region plus you can also book your accommodation and find out about our many

Wairarapa events. We also run the Masterton and Martinborough i-SITE Visitor Information Centres. Need local advice and help booking accommodation? Give the team a call, phone: +64 6 306 5010. Visit our other Social Pages:

Take a look at our Instagram account:
instagram.com/wairarapa

Our Youtube Channel:
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If you're posting, tweeting, sharing, tumblring etc then here is our hashtag (it's a blinder)

Our website has all of the information you will need:
www.wairarapanz.com

Have a Wairarapa Spring Day Out at the Carterton Daffodil Festival NZ this Sunday 🌼Bring the family to Carterton, catch ...
08/09/2026

Have a Wairarapa Spring Day Out at the Carterton Daffodil Festival NZ this Sunday 🌼

Bring the family to Carterton, catch a free bus to Middlerun and pick your own bunch of daffodils. You can also shop from more than 140 stalls at the High Street markets, with delicious food and live entertainment.

Ride the Daffodil Festival Flyer on beautifully restored heritage carriages between Carterton and Masterton — a fun activity for the whole family.

While you're in Carterton check out Wai Art 26 showcasing a diverse collection of artwork from local artists and across NZ at Te Huinga Tāngata Wairarapa Events Centre.

This Sunday 9am, Main Street, Carterton.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ViRyB9

🎟️ Wairarapa events are heating up! There’s plenty to look forward to, with tickets now on sale for some great events ac...
01/09/2026

🎟️ Wairarapa events are heating up! There’s plenty to look forward to, with tickets now on sale for some great events across the region. Get your diary sorted and book ahead:

🌷 Longbush Cottage 10 Days of Tulips Festival
25 September – 4 October 2026
Stroll through Longbush Cottage’s beautiful garden rooms and enjoy spectacular spring colour, themed tulip displays and an extensive collection of pots.

🐾 W**edogs at Luna Estate
Sunday 25 October
Bring your four-legged friend for a relaxed morning stroll through the vineyards, with sunshine, good company and great w**e along the way.

🎶 Wairarapa Music in the Country
8–10 January 2027
Three days of country music at picturesque Tauherenikau Racing & Event Centre featuring Shaun Preston, The Beat Girls, The Noodles, The Grenell Family, Bevan Gardner & James Davy, Shenanigans and more.

🍷 Wairarapa W**es Harvest Festival presented by James Henry Ltd
20 February 2027
Gather your favourite people for a day of Wairarapa w**es, delicious local kai, live music and good times beneath the trees.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Head to our What’s On page for event details and ticket links: https://wairarapanz.com/collections/whats-on

Treat Dad to a Father’s Day in Wairarapa! 🍷🏎️🎷From long lunches and Sunday roasts to drag racing and live jazz, there’s ...
28/08/2026

Treat Dad to a Father’s Day in Wairarapa! 🍷🏎️🎷

From long lunches and Sunday roasts to drag racing and live jazz, there’s plenty happening across Wairarapa to make Dad’s day extra special this Sunday 6 September.

The Grill at Copthorne Solway Park, Wairarapa: Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, with kids eating half price.

The Runholder: Settle in for a special three-course Sunday roast.

URLAR, Gladstone: W**e and dine Dad in style at Urlar.

Masterton Motorplex: Dad’s Drags – Get Dad revved up with the ultimate streetcar showdown.

Martinborough Golf Club : Tuck into a delicious roast lamb lunch.

Jazz In Martinborough: Get Dad swinging with a weekend of jazz events.

Tirohana Estate: Enjoy a Sunday roast, plus a small gift for Dad.

Le Grá: Share a grazing platter or spring sliders, with a FREE glass of Pinot Noir for Dad.

Homewood Storeroom: Enjoy handmade pizzas and sweet treats.

Find more places to treat Dad here: https://wairarapanz.com/collections/food-and-drink

Cuisine Magazine's Good Food Guide 2026 is out, and Wairarapa has once again made a big impression! 🍽️🍷Three of our regi...
24/08/2026

Cuisine Magazine's Good Food Guide 2026 is out, and Wairarapa has once again made a big impression! 🍽️🍷

Three of our region’s dining destinations, Palliser W**e, The Runholder and Wharekauhau Country Estate, have each been awarded one hat, recognising their dining excellence.

The guide also features these Wairarapa dining gems, giving you plenty of reasons to eat your way around the region:

✨ 3 Little Words
✨ Aunt Gingers kitchen
✨ Brownbutter Café
✨ Karahui W**e Bar & Restaurant
✨ Mesita
✨ Moy Hall W**es
✨ Nara Martinborough
✨ Poppies Martinborough
✨ The Captain’s Dining Room at The White Swan
✨ The Screening Room
✨ Tōhi Gin Room & Eatery
✨ Union Square Bistro & Bar

Plan your next Wairarapa foodie adventure here: www.wairarapanz.com/collections/food-and-drink

🎬 GIVEAWAY! Win a Double Pass to New Zealand International Film Festival The Whanau Marama NZ International Festival ret...
24/08/2026

🎬 GIVEAWAY! Win a Double Pass to New Zealand International Film Festival

The Whanau Marama NZ International Festival returns to The Screening Room in Masterton for two weeks of cinematic goodness from around the world , and we have a DOUBLE PASS to give away. 🍿

TO ENTER: Let us know in the comments what your favourite movie is & who your film festival friend is.

Entries close this Wednesday 26 August 2026, with the winner contacted via our page. Good luck!

*This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.*

🍷 There are two weeks of Pour & Explore Martinborough left to savour the regions w**e, cuisine, art, creativity and more...
20/08/2026

🍷 There are two weeks of Pour & Explore Martinborough left to savour the regions w**e, cuisine, art, creativity and more. Check out these events:

• Pechakucha Evening at Circus Cinema, Restaurant & Bar this Friday 6pm-8pm
• Duck Duck Pinot Burger at Karahui W**e Bar & Restaurant this Friday 3pm-9pm
• Te Kairanga W**emakers Dinner at The Runholder this Friday 6.30pm
• Around the World W**e Tasting at Poppies Martinborough this Friday 6.30pm
• Colombo Martinborough No Menu Night with Good Times Food this Friday from 5.30pm
• Ventana Art Space Watercolour Botanicals & Gin at Longbush Cottage this Saturday 11am-1pm
• Tiwaiwaka W**ery Library Stock Tasting this Saturday 4pm-6pm
• Ata Rangi Vineyard Ramble Ata Rangi W**e Room this Sunday 11am or 2pm
• Margrain Vineyard – Cellar Dwellers Sat 29 & Sun 30 August
• Pour & Explore at Rabbit – Into the Burrow Sat 29 August
•Palliser W**e Underground Cellar Library Tasting - every Sunday

More info here: https://bit.ly/4xSBHHE

🏆 Congratulations to The Offering - Greytown + GIVEAWAY!A huge congratulations to Bevan and the team at The Offering on ...
19/08/2026

🏆 Congratulations to The Offering - Greytown + GIVEAWAY!

A huge congratulations to Bevan and the team at The Offering on winning The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover 2026 with their Holy Smoke toastie! 🥪

The Holy Smoke is packed with slow-smoked brisket and house-made pastrami, espresso bacon jam, McClure’s Bread & Butter Pickles, cheese, sauerkraut and smoked mustard aioli.

Want to try it for yourself? We have 2 x Holy Smoke toasties to GIVEAWAY to one lucky winner!

To enter: Tell us in the comments your favourite toastie filling and who your toastie buddy is!

Entries close Monday 24 August 2026, with the winner contacted via our page. Good luck!

Find out more about The Offering here: https://bit.ly/4xbrhmE

*This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.*

📸 Mike Heydon - Jet Productions

🎬 With the weather still on the cool side, it’s the perfect time to settle in for a great film—and there’s plenty happen...
18/08/2026

🎬 With the weather still on the cool side, it’s the perfect time to settle in for a great film—and there’s plenty happening at Wairarapa cinemas:

• Tribute to Sam Neill at Regent 3, Masterton with Film Talks
Celebrate the life and work of the late, great Sam Neill with three of his best films: Jurassic Park – Saturday at 2pm, Hunt for the Wilderpeople – Sunday at 3pm, and Death in Brunswick – Sunday at 7.30pm.

• Ladies Night at The Screening Room, Masterton
Grab your girls, pour the w**e and enjoy a night out with Spa Weekend, a comedy about three friends whose relaxing getaway takes a very unexpected turn – this Wednesday at 8pm.

• New Zealand International Film Festival at The Screening Room, Masterton
From 27 August – 9 September, Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival returns with films from Aotearoa and around the world.

• Pecha Kucha Night at Circus Cinema, Restaurant & Bar, Martinborough
This Friday, enjoy an evening of stories followed by a four-course Japanese dinner around the open fire.

• Girls Night at Circus Cinema, Martinborough
On 26 August, enjoy a two-course dinner followed by a screening of Spa Weekend. 🎞️

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