Top Things to do in Wairarapa
The 10 Best Food & Drink in Wairarapa, North Island
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. Hamden Estate
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. The Lolly Jar
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The ultimate do-it-yourself pick 'n mix. Choose from a selection of over 150 sweets from all over the world. We also cater for special occasions such as Weddings, Birthdays and Themed Events.
3. Martinborough Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 164 reviews
Tours start at $99 per person. Ranging from half day afternoon tours to our exclusive 'Martinborough in a Day' tour. Take the stress out of drink/driving as all our tours are fully chauffeured. Our Martinborough in a day tour takes you to four vineyards, enjoy a wine-matched lunch and visit an Olive Grove or take the 'Pinot to Palliser Bay' tour for something different. This tour goes to the fishing village of Ngawi and to the iconic Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. Enjoy lunch and a beer or coffee at the historic Lake Ferry Hotel. All tours are conducted in luxury vehicles hosted by a local who knows the region intimately. This is your opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet winemakers and producers not normally available to the general public, while at the same time tasting the fantastic produce and wines of the region.
4. Poppies Martinborough
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5.0 based on 190 reviews
Poppies Martinborough is the tasting room cellar door for our wines we serve a simple but beautiful vineyard platter for lunch that we believe will enhance our wines
Reviewed By fionah108
Poppy and the staff were most welcoming. Our platter was the perfect lunch to have with our chosen wine
5. Johner Estate
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By BellsNZ - Feilding, New Zealand
This is our favourite vineyard and we have been visiting on a regular basis for the last six years. The team here produce some fabulous wines, which we are proud to serve to guests - if there are any left in the cupboard. The Johner staff are so welcoming and almost feel like family when we visit. Their on-line ordering and delivery service was a life-saver during lock down - well sanity saver anyway. Take the back road to Johner - you will not regret it.
6. Johner Estate Winery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By clivew_nz - Wellington, New Zealand
Went there for a tasting last Saturday. 20 minutes from Masterton, signposted from SH2, Very friendly welcome and excellent tasting. Quiet at moment but quite a small tasting room so might get busy in summer. Great selection of wines and at reasonable prices. You'll see their wines in a lot of restaurants and bars around Masterton. Definitely would recommend.
7. Country Village Heaven Greytown Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
We operate a day tour out of Wellington to Greytown, a country village with cosmopolitan style. We meet the train from Wellington at Woodside, near Greytown where we transfer our customers to beautiful Greytown. They will enjoy boutique shopping, lunch, food tasting and a vineyard tasting experience in Martinborough wine region. Customers are returned for the train to Wellington.
8. Cottier Estate
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Vineyard Cellar door. Wine tasting weekends and public holidays Easter through to Labour Weekend. Relaxed environment to taste the local wines. Owners Pete and Karen will take you through their range.
Reviewed By 271lorrainek
We have just spent the weekend of Toast Martinborough at this wonderful destination. The hosts were so accommodating, they drove us down to the bus in the morning and picked us up in the afternoon. They are welcoming and friendly and it was like a peaceful haven away from the madding crowd. Thanks for being great hosts in a beautiful environment.Congratulations Peter and Karen. Keep it up!!
9. StoneCutter Estate
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
WINE TRICKS WINE TOUR at StoneCutter Estate A fantastic experience for the novice and aficionado alike,the WineTricks' Wine Tour is based in the vineyard itself and includes behind-the-scenes insights on grape growing and wine making. Tour guests sample wines whilst assembling knowledge and appreciation for the Martinboorugh wine region.
Reviewed By maddipham209 - Wellington, New Zealand
The staff is very friendly and gives lots of information. The wines range is not that big but really of great quality. I wish they sold some bread or snacks. But overall very nice experience
10. On Giants' Shoulders
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Braden and Gabrielle Crosby are winegrowers, gardeners, parents and lovers of wine, driven to make textured white wines and perfumed Pinot noir from their four hectare vineyard in the heart of Martinborough. Always happy to see old friends and welcome new ones, we invite you to visit our vineyard to experience our extraordinary wines; and the stunning natural beauty of our vineyard overlooking the majestic Tararua Ranges. Visits are by reservation only. Our tastings are private, intimate and informative experiences guided by either Braden or Gabrielle.
Reviewed By GM007_1 - Auckland, New Zealand
A fantastic tasting with the owner and winemaker (Braden) A small group taken through an intimate tasting. Great to hear the personnel stories of the winery and the stories of each of the wines This is so much more than just a tasting and worth booking And the wines are fantastic as well. If you are a wine enthusiast make a booking you will love the experience.
