Wairarapa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A river winding through a marshy landscape with a lake and mountains in the background.
A rural landscape with a gravel path leading through fields, surrounded by rolling hills and sparse trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A white lighthouse, rocky coastline, beach, and houses in the background.
A white lighthouse with a light on top, wooden stairs leading up to it, and a coastal landscape with cliffs and the sea in the background.
A coastal landscape with rolling hills and a calm sea.
Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort

5 out of 5
52 New York Street West Martinborough Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$277 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$277
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Martinborough. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Palliser Estate and Schubert Wines are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,059 reviews)
"This place was excellent and relaxing. The staff were very friendly and helpful. High recommend this place. We will definitely visit again"

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Parehua Resort
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$139 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$139
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,802 reviews)
"Large, clean room. Very quiet despite being in the city. Great location - everything within walking distance."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is NZ$173 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$173
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Rydges Wellington
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Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort

5 out of 5
52 New York Street West Martinborough Wellington
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Martinborough. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Palliser Estate and Schubert Wines are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,059 reviews)
"This place was excellent and relaxing. The staff were very friendly and helpful. High recommend this place. We will definitely visit again"

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Parehua Resort
ELLSTONE farm,4km from sq. Hot tub, rural, private, free Wifi.(linen extra fee)i

ELLSTONE farm,4km from sq. Hot tub, rural, private, free Wifi.(linen extra fee)i

Martinborough South Wairarapa
Stay at this golf holiday home in Martinborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Martinborough Golf Club and Cambridge Road are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
"It was our second stay. Excellent for a group. We'd just suggest that there ought to be more comfy seating for sitting around in the evening"

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

ELLSTONE farm,4km from sq. Hot tub, rural, private, free Wifi.(linen extra fee)i
On the Beach at Castlepoint

On the Beach at Castlepoint

Castlepoint Wellington Region
Stay at this beach holiday home in Castlepoint. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Castlepoint Beach and Castlepoint Lighthouse are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"Stunning view. Breathtaking. Lovely fully contained bach."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

On the Beach at Castlepoint
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Stay near popular Wairarapa attractions

A coastal landscape with a prominent white lighthouse, a sandy beach, and a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean.

Castlepoint Lighthouse

9.6/10 (18 reviews)
Find out about the history of Castlepoint when you take a trip to Castlepoint Lighthouse. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
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Activities

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

NZ$89
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Star Safari Stargazing Experience, Martinborough

Star Safari Stargazing Experience, Martinborough

NZ$100
per adult
Star Safari Stargazing Experience, Martinborough
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

NZ$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
How it looks like when the sky is clear and the sun shines bright at Stonehenge Aotearoa.

Self Guided Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa

NZ$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self Guided Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
Shared Sunset Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa

Shared Sunset Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa

NZ$65
per adult
Shared Sunset Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
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Cities near Wairarapa

A red brick church with a large steeple and a rainbow in the sky.

Masterton

An aerial view of a coastal city with dense urban areas, a large body of water, and surrounding mountainous terrain partially covered by clouds.

Lower Hutt

Rolling green hills, a clear blue sky, and scattered clouds.

Martinborough

A rustic wooden cabin surrounded by dense forest and a dirt path.

Upper Hutt

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