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Wairarapa Information
Highlights of Wairarapa
With its fossil-rich limestone reef, lighthouse and magnificent 162 metre high Castle Rock..
Historic Greytown InformationGreytown was New Zealand's first planned inland town. It was established in 1854 by a group of..
Masterton InformationMasterton is the largest town in Wairarapa region. Its special claim to fame is the annual Golden..
Carterton InformationThe historic town of Carterton was first known as Three Mile Bush. It was founded in 1857 to..
Martinborough InformationBring your appetite to Martinborough, where Pinot Noir and excellent restaurants promise to ease..
Riversdale Beach InformationRiversdale has an interesting history. It was developed in the 1950s by a champion Wairarapa..
Woodville InformationWoodville sits at the junction of three regions – Manawatu, Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa. The town..
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Wairarapa is tucked away in the south-east corner of the North Island, at the foot of the rugged Tararua Range. Maori called the region "Land of Glistening Waters".
If you arrive from Wellington, you’ll wind your way over the Rimutaka hills and along the route trodden by early European settlers 150 years ago. The vast Wairarapa valley will open up before you, fringed by mountains to the west and rugged coast to the east.
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European settlement dates back to the 1840s, but Maori history is much older. Archaeological research has shown that parts of the Wairarapa coast have been occupied for at least 800 years.
Essentially rural with off-the beaten-track charm, Wairarapa promises a diverse experience for those who appreciate great wine, gourmet food, astonishing wildlife and natural beauty. Rolling vineyards, acres of apple orchards, fields of lavender, olive groves, heritage museums and quaint historic towns combine to make Wairarapa an appealing destination.
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The City of Sails is one of rare natural beauty. On an isthmus in the north island surrounded by..
Wellington Region InformationLocated in the extreme south of the North Island, Wellington is the capital and third largest city..
Rotorua InformationOne of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations, Rotorua is a landscape of drifting steam..
Wellington InformationWellington is the capital city of New Zealand and a cultural, political, and artistic hub in the..
Bay of Plenty InformationLocated on the northern coast of New Zealand's North Island the Bay of Plenty certainly lives up to..
Bay of Islands InformationThe Bay of Islands comprises more than 140 different islands set in a beautiful sub-tropical..
Northlands InformationThe Northland region of New Zealand is located on the (you guessed it) northern end of the North..
Coromandel InformationSpring signals the opening of the Coromandel scallop season. Dive for scallops to barbeque yourself..
Hawkes Bay InformationA Mediterranean climate with long, fine dry summers and mild winters not only makes this a great..
Lake Taupo InformationSituated in the volcanic heart of the North Island, the Lake Taupo region is home to New Zealand's..
Napier InformationThe port city of Napier is a popular tourist destination with its sweeping views of Hawke’s Bay..
Hastings InformationFruit, wine and 1930s architecture give Hastings an appealing point of difference. The area was..
Russell InformationAccessible by road or a short ferry ride west from Paihia, the tranquil coastal town of Russell, or..
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