Wairarapa Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Wairarapa

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Solway

While visiting Solway, you might make a stop by sights like Vintage Aviation Museum and Old Stick & Rudder Company.

Solway
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Masterton Central

While visiting Masterton Central, you might make a stop by sights like Queen Elizabeth Park and Henley Lake.

Masterton Central
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Te Ore Ore

While there might not be top attractions in Te Ore Ore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queen Elizabeth Park and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History.

Te Ore Ore
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Lansdowne

While Lansdowne isn't home to many top sights, Queen Elizabeth Park and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lansdowne
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Kuripuni

While Kuripuni isn't home to many top sights, Vintage Aviation Museum and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kuripuni
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Clareville

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Clareville and surrounding area, you can visit Gladstone Vineyard and Old Stick & Rudder Company.

Clareville
Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St, Wellington
The price is NZ$89 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$89
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Bed was very comfortable"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Willis Wellington Hotel
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is NZ$117 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$117
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,536 reviews)
"NICE ONE NIGHT STAY"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is NZ$152 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$152
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location within easy walking distance of Central Wellington. Staff very good and honest although the breakfast chef needs to lift his game as many of the trays for the breakfast buffe were either emopy or very close to."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
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Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort

5 out of 5
52 New York Street West, Martinborough, Wellington
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Martinborough. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Palliser Estate and Muirlea Rise ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (994 reviews)
"Nice location not too far from town center. Facilities were good, staff friendly"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Parehua Resort
Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home

Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home

Castle Point
Stay at this vacation home in Mataikona. Enjoy a garden, patios, and in-room fireplaces.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"We can't remember how many times we've been here but we do know that every time it's been WONDERFUL!!! Mollie and Mou are great hosts and so friendly and the bach, the view and the isolation are just so beautiful. We love it!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home
Greytown Campground

Greytown Campground

2 out of 5
Kuratawhiti Street, Soldiers Memorial Park, Greytown, Wairarapa
Stay at this campground in Greytown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Stonehenge Aotearoa and Cobblestones Village Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
"We loved the quirky "olden day" cabins and yet they were so beautiful and classy inside. For staying in a cabin where we had to use the shared kitchen and bathrooms, I was nervous about the cleanliness and I was amazed at how clean everything was. Everything was easy to use, no confusion. Our kettle ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Greytown Campground
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Popular places to visit

Castlepoint Lighthouse

Castlepoint Lighthouse

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.

Castlepoint Lighthouse
Castlepoint Beach

Castlepoint Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Castlepoint Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Castlepoint. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Castlepoint Beach
Cape Palliser Lighthouse

Cape Palliser Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Cape Palliser with a visit to Cape Palliser Lighthouse. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Cape Palliser Lighthouse

Riversdale Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Riversdale Beach during your trip to Riversdale?

Riversdale Beach

Martinborough Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Martinborough Vineyard during your travels to Martinborough. While in this quaint area, you can savour the wineries.

Martinborough Vineyard

Palliser Estate

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Palliser Estate during your travels to Martinborough. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the wineries.

Palliser Estate

Activities

Lunch outside at Poppies Winery

Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington

NZ$340
per adult
Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington
Best wine tasting tour

Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour

NZ$290
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

NZ$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

NZ$200
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
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Cities near Wairarapa

Masterton

Masterton

Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt

Photo by Kelly Reed

Martinborough

Photo by Adele Billaney

Tararua Forest Park