The picturesque town of Martinborough is the winery hub of the Wairarapa region. With inviting cellar doors and annual food and wine events you won't want to leave.
Take the scenic drive over Remutaka Hill from Wellington to Martinborough. It's well worth spending a long weekend or a short getaway in the Wairarapa region.
With a climate similar to Burgundy, the vineyards surrounding Martinborough produce warm pinot noir, elegant syrah and herbaceous sauvignon blanc.
Hot summers and the long growing season makes for refreshing pinot gris, aromatic riesling and smooth gewürztraminer.
The popular Toast Martinborough showcases local wineries and food.
Held in Masterton every February, the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival (better known as 'Harvest') takes place on the banks of the Ruamahunga River. Spend the day listening to local musicians and sampling local wines paired with great food.
Toast Martinborough(opens in new window) is an iconic event that for the past 30 years has celebrated Martinborough’s world-class wines. Held in late January, it's a sumptuous summer day filled with exceptional wines, delicious food, and cool live music.
Held in Masterton every February, the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival (better known as 'Harvest') takes place on the banks of the Ruamahunga River. Spend the day listening to local musicians and sampling local wines paired with great food.
Wairarapa is at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail that spans across four wine regions.
Strap on a helmet and cycle the vines of Martinborough, bring your own bike or hire one locally. Cellar doors in Martinborough are just a short bike ride apart. Plan your trail with this map of the area.
Take on the challenge of cycling from Wellington to Wairarapa over 2-3 days on the Remutaka Cycle Trail.
Big skies, characterful towns and a vibrant wine-focused community define a Wairarapa wine experience.
Wineries are located in close proximity in three main sub-regions – Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton.
Martinborough is the most prominent of the three Wairarapa sub-regions. Small in size, but big in character, it is home to around 20 wineries that are mostly family owned. The wineries are within walking distance from Martinborough’s picturesque colonial town centre.
