Wairarapa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Wairarapa
Where to stay in Wairarapa

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

Masterton Central
While visiting Masterton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History and Queen Elizabeth Park.

Clareville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Clareville and surrounding area, you can visit Gladstone Vineyard and Old Stick & Rudder Company.

Te Ore Ore
While there might not be top attractions in Te Ore Ore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queen Elizabeth Park and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History.

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

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.

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Convenient central location easy to access when driving in to Wellington. Easy to walk around the city. Unexcpected extra cost for parking, but it was convenient. Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean rooms, lovely staff, convenient for overnight stays if flying anywhere from Wellington Airport
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington
Drinks were excellent, open early for coffee
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Parehua Resort
Staff were lovely. York bistro was great for dinner. Some of the decors was a bit dated. But that’s being fussy. Overall lovely stay
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa
Clean room, staff, brekkie
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Greytown Campground
I had an amazing stay, Ros was wonderful and the facilities were always clean. I would stay again 😊
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit

Castlepoint Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Castlepoint when you take a trip to Castlepoint Lighthouse. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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

Cape Palliser Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Cape Palliser with a visit to 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 savour 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 savour the wineries.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Explore the great outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Park, a lovely green space in Masterton. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its cafes.
