Top Things to do in Wairarapa
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Lush Wairarapa, in the southeast of New Zealand's North Island, is about an hour from Wellington. Its a scenic train ride past Lake Wairarapa to Palliser Bay and the Aorangi Ranges. Explore the forests with birdsong and babbling creeks as a soundtrack. Bask on sandy shores with fur seals. Visit country fairs, pick cider apple and tour vineyards. Day spas, hot air balloon rides and quirky rural golf courses are other relaxing options. Quad biking and rafting offer more up-tempo diversions.
Restaurants in Wairarapa
1. Castlepoint Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 179 reviews
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Reviewed By Judave - Tauranga, New Zealand
A place that has been on our bucket list for a while an amazing spot, wild and wonderful scenery. Make the most and climb up to the lighthouse, really worthwhile the scenery is amazing from the vantage spots around the lighthouse.
2. Palliser Ridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Welcome to Palliser Ridge Station in the South Wairarapa of New Zealand. We're excited to open our farm gates to you and offer you a range of Farm Products, Experiences and Accommodation. Take in a tour of our Farm, and browse our Store. Join us for our monthly Knitting Group in the Palliser Ridge Woolshed, or book your spot on one of our Natural Dye or Punch Needle Classes. If taking things a little slower sounds like your cup of tea, why not spend the night with us at the Kaikoura Lookout, off-grid relaxation at it's best. You'll enjoy off the grid living and stunning views right from your bedroom. Talk to us about visiting our Woolshed store for a chance to take home a number of our traceable farm products, including lamb's wool, honey, preserves and much more! Don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions, we'd love to accommodate you.
Reviewed By LeahCreaven
We had thee most amazing and relaxing time in this beautifully furnished little off the grid cabin. Had everything we needed and the Kiwi tub underneath the stars was 10 out of 10. Would highly recommend and cant wait to come back!
3. Samuel Oates Gum Tree 1856
4. Martinborough Manor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Walk with us round our 20 acre farmlet. All our animals are very tame and most love to eat from your hand. In season you can milk a cow or a goat. You can help shift the sheep, talk to Basil the miniature Rawhiti buck, or his wives, collect the eggs from the hens or the ducks (if there are any!) and feed the geese (employed as watch-geese in the orchard!)You can feed the sheep and the cows and hear how we are trying to preserve some of the country's rare breeds.
Reviewed By Ethan19911 - Palmerston North, New Zealand
Bill is extremely knowledgable, thank you for escorting us and for all your knowledge. To anyone with children, or those of you who are looking for a farmyard experience, this is the place for you. Bill was very knowledgeable, gave us a really in depth and informative tour of his farm. He was a great guide, and wants to impart his farming knowledge onto the next generation. Highly recommend coming here.
5. Waiohine Gorge Suspension Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By profoundpropertynz - Upper Hutt, New Zealand
The drive to the gorge and swing bridge seem to take ages but in reality it was just "up the road'. It was so worth a visit, the river was icy cold to swim in on a hot day and the swing bridge was so much fun once we got over being scared to start out on it. This is a place you need to go on a warm day with hours to spend and a picnic on board.
6. Soldiers Memorial Park
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By AnthonyG542 - Wellington, New Zealand
Our kids love playing here when we visit Greytown. It’s a good little park with nearby toilet facilities. Great place if your camping. To be honest I know this is meant to be a park that commemorates our fallen soldiers but there is something quite sweet and respectful about it having a big play area and not just a big memorial.
7. Stonehenge Aotearoa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 158 reviews
Welcome to New Zealand's only hands-on observatory where you can learn about astronomy, see the sky through our telescopes, attend amazing science talks and learn about how past civilisations deciphered the cosmos. Although similar in size and appearance to the Stonehenge on Salisbury plain, Stonehenge Aotearoa is not a replica. It is a complete and working structure designed for its precise location in New Zealand. We use it for both talking about our ancestors and explaining the night sky during our stargazing sessions at evening time. Check our website for more details and bookings. Daytime Take a tour into the past and discover the secrets of lost civilizations with our guided tours during the day. Nighttime Telescope viewing every Friday and Saturday evenings with operators who are astronomers.
Reviewed By Diver764965 - Auckland, New Zealand
Fantastic evening at the henge watching the sun set then looking at the stars through the telescopes. Hari the Astro biologist and Sam the Astro physicist were fantastic. So passionate about the stars and wanting to share that knowledge. We have visited the real stone henge as originally from the uk, but it is not a working henge and you can’t get up close to the stones. Although not made of stone It was fascinating to here how this is a working henge and how it is relevant to the night sky in the Southern Hemisphere here in NZ, for $15 fantastic value. Tip, where something warm once the sun goes it can be chilly even in January.
8. White Rock
9. Wee Red Barn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
We are a lovely farm shop. We grown our own berry fruit and some veg, also our own wine, jams, olive oil and sauces. Also you can visit our goats, bunnies, pigs, chicken and ducks Real fruit ice cream And a little bit of Scotland in store also
Reviewed By Paighan - Levin, New Zealand
A good selection of fruit, wines. preserves and lots of yummy stuff. We got strawberries and they lasted all weekend.
