Wairarapa
Travel Guide





Visit Wairarapa
Where to stay in Wairarapa

Masterton Central
If you're spending some time in Masterton Central, Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History and Queen Elizabeth Park are top sights worth seeing.

Solway
While visiting Solway, you might make a stop by sights like Vintage Aviation Museum and Old Stick & Rudder Company.

Lansdowne
While Lansdowne isn't home to many top sights, Queen Elizabeth Park and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History are some notable places to visit nearby.

Te Ore Ore
Te Ore Ore might not have many top sights, but Queen Elizabeth Park and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Homebush
While Homebush isn't home to many top sights, Old Stick & Rudder Company and Vintage Aviation Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Clareville
While Clareville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Stick & Rudder Company and Gladstone Vineyard.

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great Location, staff friendly and efficient, parking good but could be cheaper.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean, modern room with good facilities and tasty room service food. Courteous and professional staff.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Amenities was a delightful surprise (laundry wash/dry facilities)
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Parehua Resort
Spacious well appointed clean cottage with pleasant rural outlook.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Greytown Campground
Staff was friendly , the sheperd's hut was clean and justs as expected. The shared kitchen was not as good as sexpected and we should have brought more cooking utensils, pan , crockery and cutlery. The playground is close by and we had good night sleep. would stay again
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Amenities was a delightful surprise (laundry wash/dry facilities)
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Popular places to visit

Castlepoint Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Castlepoint Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Castlepoint. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Castlepoint Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Castlepoint with a stop at Castlepoint Lighthouse. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Cape Palliser Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Cape Palliser with a stop at Cape Palliser Lighthouse. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Martinborough Vineyard
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Martinborough Vineyard during your travels to Martinborough. While in this quaint area, you can savor the wineries.
Palliser Estate
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Palliser Estate during your travels to Martinborough. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the wineries.
Stonehenge Aotearoa
You can find out about the history of Greytown when you stop by Stonehenge Aotearoa. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the wineries.
Things to do

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Shared 90 minutes Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington



