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Planning a trip over the hill and want to know what's on? Our What's On webpage is chock full of notices for events and festivals, exhibitions and shows, promotions and markets.
Visit our website and stay in the loop with Wairarapa events. Link below.
The Wairarapa Autumn Plant Fair brings together plant lovers, expert growers, and stunning garden displays. With access to two breathtaking gardens and a wide variety of rare and high-quality plants, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
🌿 Explore Two Beautiful Gardens: Longbush Cottage … View moreThe Wairarapa Autumn Plant Fair brings together plant lovers, expert growers, and stunning garden displays. With access to two breathtaking gardens and a wide variety of rare and high-quality plants, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
🌿 Explore Two Beautiful Gardens: Longbush Cottage & Parkvale Gardens
🛍️ Buy Unique Plants: Rare and high-quality plants, locally grown
👨🌾 Meet the Growers: Expert advice from local growers and artisans
🍽️ Food & Drinks: Enjoy great food and coffee from local vendors
📅 Date: Sunday, 30 March 2025
🕘 Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
📍 Locations: Longbush Cottage & Parkvale Gardens, Wairarapa
🎟️ Tickets: $20 – Available online or at the gate
Explore Wairarapa's colorful gardens, pick your own fresh apples, watch hot air balloons drift across the valley, sip your way through a gin-lover’s paradise, and celebrate the joy of books and reading.
Wairarapa Autumn Plant Fair - Sunday 30 March 🌿
Explore two stunning Wairarapa … View moreExplore Wairarapa's colorful gardens, pick your own fresh apples, watch hot air balloons drift across the valley, sip your way through a gin-lover’s paradise, and celebrate the joy of books and reading.
Wairarapa Autumn Plant Fair - Sunday 30 March 🌿
Explore two stunning Wairarapa gardens, Longbush Cottage and Parkvale Gardens, meet passionate local growers, and uncover plants perfectly suited to Wairarapa’s climate.
Wairarapa Balloon Festival - Thursday 17 to Monday 21 April 🎈
This spectacular 5-day festival is filled with fun for the whole family! Step outside and marvel at majestic hot air balloons soaring through the skies.
Greytown Gin Hootenanny -Thursday 17 to Sunday 27 April 🍸
For ten glorious days, charming Greytown village transforms into a gin-lover’s paradise with something for everyone from sumptuous tastings to splendid soirées.
Greytown Apple Harvest Festival - Easter Sunday 20 April 🍎
Loads of fun for the whole family with stalls, food trucks, cider-tasting, apple cakes, toffee apples, pony rides and much more at Molewood Orchard in Greytown.
Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival - Friday 9 to Sunday 11 May 📖
Keep an eye out for the Festival programme announcement tonight. This year’s festival is extra special as they celebrate their 10th Anniversary.
Find out more about Autumn in Wairarapa at the link below.
Catch the world's premier shearing, wool handling & wool pressing championships in Masterton as the best of the best battle it out for the title of Golden Shears Champion!
Don't miss your chance to be part of it this Thursday 27 February to Saturday 1 March 2025, Masterton.
🎶☀️ Trust House SUMMER HUMMER is back! ☀️🎶
🔥 Featuring an epic lineup:
🎤 Cassie Henderson, The Dead Zephyrs, Broderbeats, The Seiki Braddaz, The Coffin Fits, Pat for President, Monty Fairbrother, Cantaloupe, Park Drive & MC Elite Band!
🎟️ $2 entry – Reserve … View more🎶☀️ Trust House SUMMER HUMMER is back! ☀️🎶
🔥 Featuring an epic lineup:
🎤 Cassie Henderson, The Dead Zephyrs, Broderbeats, The Seiki Braddaz, The Coffin Fits, Pat for President, Monty Fairbrother, Cantaloupe, Park Drive & MC Elite Band!
🎟️ $2 entry – Reserve your spot now on Eventfinda! Gates open 1pm. Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton.
Brought to you by Trust House & Elevate Wairarapa Community Trust.
🍷🎶 Sip, savor, and celebrate at the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival this Saturday!
Enjoy world-class wines, delicious local food, and live music in a stunning riverside setting. Meet the winemakers, dance under the trees, and soak in the festival vibes.
The weather is looking good and… View more🍷🎶 Sip, savor, and celebrate at the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival this Saturday!
Enjoy world-class wines, delicious local food, and live music in a stunning riverside setting. Meet the winemakers, dance under the trees, and soak in the festival vibes.
The weather is looking good and it's just a short trip from Wellington—get your tickets now! 🌞
Check out some of the events taking place over the long weekend:
🎻 Gala Dinner with the NZSO
Friday, 17th January 2025 at The Runholder Martinborough
Kick off the new Toast Martinborough Weekend with an evening of fine dining with a summer feast of fresh Wairarapa produce, paired with … View moreCheck out some of the events taking place over the long weekend:
🎻 Gala Dinner with the NZSO
Friday, 17th January 2025 at The Runholder Martinborough
Kick off the new Toast Martinborough Weekend with an evening of fine dining with a summer feast of fresh Wairarapa produce, paired with upbeat Latin music by a string quintet from the NZSO.
🍸 Lighthouse Gin Garden Party
Saturday, 18th January 2025 at The Runholder
Sip on Martinborough's very own Lighthouse Gin, enjoy cocktails, local delicacies, and live music. Whether you're warming up for Toast or looking for an excuse to get out of the city, the Lighthouse Gin Garden Party is the perfect way to spend a summer’s day in Martinborough.
🍷 Winemakers' Dinner
Saturday, 18th January 2025 at The Runholder
Join winemakers from Martinborough Vineyard, Te Kairanga Wines, and Palliser Estate Wines for a special evening celebrating Wairarapa's finest wines.
🛍 Greytown Village Sidewalk Sale
Saturday 18 January
Discover delightful deals on one-offs, samples, and surplus stock from Greytown's locally-owned stores. Stroll the charming streets of Greytown, coffee in hand and shop at your leisure.
🍺 Hops in the Vines
Saturday, 18th January 2025 at Matahiwi Estate
Indulge in a delicious pairing of craft beer, local wines, and mouth-watering food. Hit the dance floor, challenge friends to lawn games, or relax in cozy seating among the vines. Hosted by Brewtown Upper Hutt.
🍇 Toast Martinborough
Sunday, 19th January 2025, Martinborough
Wairarapa’s iconic wine and food festival is a vibrant celebration of the region's exceptional wines, delicious cuisine, and outstanding entertainment. Toast once again features a mix of beloved local vineyards, exciting newcomers, and even a craft beer option, all set amidst the picturesque Martinborough vines—making it an unmissable day out.
Plan your getaway now—Wairarapa is the place to be this Wellington Anniversary Weekend!
Fabric-a-brac is a fun fabric and sewing supplies market where you can shop for vintage and modern sewing and upholstery fabric, patterns, haberdashery and more. It brings the sewing community together to share stashes, stories and delight in our mutual love of textiles.
Fabric-a-brac Greytown is … View moreFabric-a-brac is a fun fabric and sewing supplies market where you can shop for vintage and modern sewing and upholstery fabric, patterns, haberdashery and more. It brings the sewing community together to share stashes, stories and delight in our mutual love of textiles.
Fabric-a-brac Greytown is held on Wellington Anniversary, in conjunction with the annual Sidewalk Sale in Greytown (incredible deals on one-offs, samples, and surplus stock from locally-owned stores) so it’s a great excuse to have a trip to Wairarapa! It’s held in the Greytown Town Hall on Main St. 10am -12pm.
Fabric-a-brac is volunteer-run, and is a fundraiser for hospice – in Greytown this is Hospice Wairarapa. All profits from this event are donated to their work.
When it’s hot in Wairarapa you just have to take the plunge! 🏊
We’ve rounded up the best swimming and surfing spots in the region—including some hidden gems. 🌊
Dive into the handy guide and map on our website. Link below.
This summer, step outside and discover the beauty of Wairarapa 's many walking tracks.
Some of our top picks are:
1. Greytown Woodside Trail
2. Rocky Lookout
3. Castlepoint Lighthouse Walk
4. Fensham Reserve
5. Donnelly's Flat
You can find all the info on these and other … View moreThis summer, step outside and discover the beauty of Wairarapa 's many walking tracks.
Some of our top picks are:
1. Greytown Woodside Trail
2. Rocky Lookout
3. Castlepoint Lighthouse Walk
4. Fensham Reserve
5. Donnelly's Flat
You can find all the info on these and other Wairarapa trails on our website. Link below.
Soak up the long sunny days in Wairarapa with our walking and cycling trails, explore the stunning coast, or enjoy fabulous events, amazing food, and a delicious drop. 🍷🚴♀️
Our Summer page has everything you need to make the most of the season. Check it out below.
Whether you prefer your meat grilled, smoked, or slow-cooked, Stoked has something for every palate. Enjoy mouthwatering creations from local culinary stars, paired with exceptional drinks.
Dishing up the food: Martin Bosley’s Fish Shack, Fire Grill with Dale Keith, Travis Clive-Griffin from … View moreWhether you prefer your meat grilled, smoked, or slow-cooked, Stoked has something for every palate. Enjoy mouthwatering creations from local culinary stars, paired with exceptional drinks.
Dishing up the food: Martin Bosley’s Fish Shack, Fire Grill with Dale Keith, Travis Clive-Griffin from Fire Entice, Bicycle Kitchen. Pouring the drinks: Alexia Wines, Stoke Beer, Greytown Distilling Company Gin, and Happy Belly Ferments.
GA Tickets include:
- Your first Stoke beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available),
- Masterclass sessions including:
Elevate your BBQ game - tips for entertaining with Caleb Kloeg
Wine 101 - top matches for summer - hosted by Jane Cooper, Winemaker at Alexia Wines
Smokey Cocktails - hosted by Jaime Smylie, The White Swan
- Entry to the National Red Bandal Throwing Competition - great prizes for grabs including a Greytown Butcher Meat pack and Red Bandals - the ultimate summer footwear
- All day entertainment, music, lawn games
Chill zone - bean bags, fire pit, perfect for toasting homemade marshmallow slabs.
This Saturday 30 November 12:00 - 17:00 at Cobblestones Museum, Greytown.
Tickets at the link below.
Celebrate the rich produce of the Wairarapa region with an array of wines, foods, activities and live music in Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton this weekend!
With a mix of free and ticketed events, there is something for everyone, from the intimate Escarpment Winemaker’s Dinner at Nara … View moreCelebrate the rich produce of the Wairarapa region with an array of wines, foods, activities and live music in Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton this weekend!
With a mix of free and ticketed events, there is something for everyone, from the intimate Escarpment Winemaker’s Dinner at Nara to a family-friendly (and dog-friendly) vineyard picnic at Gladstone Vineyard or the Ata Rangi Uncorked party.
Full programme below.
This weekend discover the vibrant colors and serene landscapes of South Wairarapa. This two-day, self-drive garden tour will feature beautiful and unique gardens in South Wairarapa.
Tickets at the link below.
Wairarapa Walking Festival showcases some of the amazing walks right on our doorstep. With a wide range of walks available for all fitness levels, the Wairarapa Walking Festival runs over 10 days throughout the beautiful Wairarapa, from the Ranges to the coast, and the stunning local towns … View moreWairarapa Walking Festival showcases some of the amazing walks right on our doorstep. With a wide range of walks available for all fitness levels, the Wairarapa Walking Festival runs over 10 days throughout the beautiful Wairarapa, from the Ranges to the coast, and the stunning local towns in-between.
From 8th - 17th November. Full programme below.
| Mon | 8:30am ~ 5:00pm |
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| Tue | 8:30am ~ 5:00pm |
| Wed | 8:30am ~ 5:00pm |
| Thu | 8:30am ~ 5:00pm |
| Fri | 8:30am ~ 5:00pm |
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