Booktown Featherston
Featherston is a unique wee town and the gateway to the Wairarapa region. Descending the Remutaka hills, you roll into Featherston-township – a creative gem just one hour from the big smoke of Wellington.
The Coffee Ride Café
Tucked inside Cycling Tom’s bike shop in Masterton, The Coffee Ride Café blends great coffee, quality kai, and two-wheeled passion. It’s a pit stop where cyclists and locals alike refuel, recharge, and connect over shared stories from the saddle.
Star Safari
Nestled between Carterton and Martinborough, Star Safari offers a truly unique experience for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts alike. Operating from their private observatory within the recently formed “Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve”, Star Safari provides guided tours of the night sky that reveal the cosmos in stunning detail.
Legend Aviation
If you’re planning a getaway to the Wairarapa, why not elevate your experience – literally – by taking to the skies in a vintage warbird? At Hood Aerodrome in Masterton, the New Zealand Warbirds Association offers unforgettable adventure flights that blend history, adrenaline, and breathtaking scenery.
Wairarapa Garden Tour
Experience the Wairarapa Garden Tour — a springtime highlight showcasing stunning private gardens across the region. Wairarapa Undiscovered can help weave this unique two-day event into your travel itinerary for a relaxed, scenic, and unforgettable garden-filled getaway.
Lake Ferry
Lake Ferry is a hidden gem on the Wairarapa Coast; it is the perfect place stop for our guests looking to explore off the beaten path. Located 35 km from Martinborough, it is a small settlement at the point where Lake Ōnoke merges into Palliser Bay. It offers spectacular coastal and mountain views, from the eye-catching Remutaka Range to the faint outline of the South Island.