Top Things to do in Wairarapa
9 Specialty Museums in Wairarapa That You Shouldn't Miss
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. The Pointon Collection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Private Collection of Vintage & Veteran Cars, motorcycles & automobilia displayed to resemble a 1930's country garage. This includes an extensive collection of garage equipment, signs, tools & manuals. All vehicles on display are in driveable condition. An extensive collection of original period clothing (1870 - 1970) is rotated every 3 months & the displays are changed accordingly - this includes wedding gowns, evening gowns, daywear, accessories etc. All visitors are greeted & taken on a tour of the complex - which also includes gardens & craft shop.
Reviewed By Gmacuku - Waiau Pa, New Zealand
Not just about vintage cars. More the wile range of tools and memorabilia from the period. Well worth visiting and if you have a guided tour with the Pointon’s then all the better.
2. The Vintage Aviator Museum
3. Fell Locomotive Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By TheAngelTree
Small, but very informative museum. Good for anyone interested in social history, not just railway enthusiasts. The guide was welcoming and gave us information we may not have picked up otherwise.
4. The Woolshed Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Youngone51 - New Plymouth, New Zealand
We found this place by chance and are so glad we went in. From the outside you would not believe that there are two old wool sheds on the site. We found it very informative, the displays were well laid out, and answered lots of questions that you didn’t know you had until you saw this place. A good place to go!
5. Martinborough Colonial Museum
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
6. Carterton Railway Museum
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
7. Mount Bruce Pioneer Museum
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
This Pioneer Museum is one of the largest private collections in the country. There are various displays including old fire engine, 1919 Moline Tractor, 1927 International truck. Telephone exchange and a large variety of old phones, typewriters and computers. A rock collection, Man powered milking machines, old books and washing machines. Old dentist and photography gear. Chain saws, old farm equipment, a blacksmith shop and much more. The Museum is at Mt Bruce Masterton and _NOT CARTERTON___as shown as the city.
8. Old Stick & Rudder Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
