Location: Masterton
Top Things to do in Masterton
Top 8 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Masterton, North Island
Masterton (Māori: Whakaoriori) is a large town in the Wellington Region of New Zealand and the seat of the Masterton District (a territorial authority or local government district). It is the largest town in the Wairarapa, a region separated from Wellington by the Rimutaka ranges. It is 100 kilometres north-east of Wellington, 39.4 kilometres south of Eketahuna, on the Ruamahanga River.
Restaurants in Masterton
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. Johner Estate
Overall Ratings
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.
3. The Vintage Aviator Museum
4. Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Wairarapa's only Art and History Museum / Founded in 1969 / Social History, Maori taonga and New Zealand Art / Public Collection of about 4,000 items / Creative Education Programmes / Live Performances / Museum Gift Shop / Cafe / Registered Charitable Trust CC 11262 / Entry by Donation / Koha
Reviewed By 759elib - Sydney, Australia
Spent ages trawling through the exhibition spaces taking in the interesting works on display the combo of indigenous and national artists featured is a roll call of who’s whose in the country. Fabulous place
5. 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!
6. Changes Medi-Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Cosmopolitan606543 - Wellington, New Zealand
Ohmigosh first visit of the year and as usual incredible service. My manicure was perfect thank you so much Sammie AND my feet have never felt so loved . Anna-Lisa I am so so happy with my pedicure. See you in a fortnight girls xxx
7. Masterton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Phone or visit the Masterton i-SITE Visitor Centre for help with Wairarapa activities, booking accommodation, tours and transport. Our friendly staff know all there is to know about the region, including where to stay and what's on. They'll make nationwide bookings for you too, including Cook Strait ferry crossings and Intercity bus trips. Pick up a visitor guide or wine map while you're there.
Reviewed By GreenInsights - Perth, Australia
As we travelled around we had been coming across road works that delayed our touring so we were glad to find updates on what was ahead at this visitors centre plus local information about what we could visit. Also free maps of the area available.
8. Mount Bruce Pioneer Museum
Overall Ratings
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.
