The 10 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Wairarapa, North Island

Traditional wairarapa sheep and beef farm with an added beauty of a lime stone chasm walk , formed over 1.3 million years, a 3 hour walk through native bush, and down the Ruakokoputuna river, stalactites, flora and fauna stunning photo opportunity’s, you will get wet!!

Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company, does Multiday Bike Tours on the Rimutaka Cycle Trail, Guided Wine Tours in Martinborough NZ and Bicycle Hire. We love to see you riding happy!

Travel with Gordon the Rural Mailman as he delivers all the way to the Southern most point of the North Island. Drive through a variaty of gravel roads, see the seals and experience the most picturesque views that the South Wairarapa has to offer. You can climb the 253 steps to the Cape Palliser lighthouse and hear local knowledge with a few laughs along the way. Snacks and lunch included.

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.

A working olive grove, one of the oldest in New Zealand with a purpose built olive oil tasting room.

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

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Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa offers a purpose built spa and wellness centre. The day spa features three treatment rooms including a couples' suite, cozy relaxation lounge with fireplace, a sun terrace and spa pool, manicure/pedicure area and and a retail zone. Complementing the day spa is a fully equipped gym with strong local membership following and an impressive heated indoor 20m saltwater lap pool as well as changing rooms complete with showers. Brackenridge Spa is the leading Spa facility in the South Wairarapa and was a finalist in the Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence in 2018 and nominated in the World Luxury Spa Awards for Best Country Spa 2018. Unwind and relax with our signature Brackenridge Massage which comprises a soothing foot ritual followed by a blissful massage using our signature spa oils.

Welcome to Palliser Ridge Station in the South Wairarapa of New Zealand. We're excited to open our farm gates to you and offer you a range of Farm Products, Experiences and Accommodation. Take in a tour of our Farm, and browse our Store. Join us for our monthly Knitting Group in the Palliser Ridge Woolshed, or book your spot on one of our Natural Dye or Punch Needle Classes. If taking things a little slower sounds like your cup of tea, why not spend the night with us at the Kaikoura Lookout, off-grid relaxation at it's best. You'll enjoy off the grid living and stunning views right from your bedroom. Talk to us about visiting our Woolshed store for a chance to take home a number of our traceable farm products, including lamb's wool, honey, preserves and much more! Don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions, we'd love to accommodate you.