Masterton
Masterton is the largest town in the Wairarapa region. Enjoying a temperate climate with sunny summers, Masterton is the centre of major annual events including the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta and the Golden Shears shearing competition.
Masterton is home to numerous attractions, activities, and classic kiwi adventures such as hot air ballooning and jet boating. Actvities and places to visit include Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre, Cape Palliser, nearby Castlepoint Beach, Queen Elizabeth Park and numerous award winning vineyards. Masterton is also an ideal base to explore further afield, around the beautiful Wairarapa region, and the lower North Island. more
Masterton is a great family destination. There you can find the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park with towering English trees and fabulous Kids Own Playground. Just along the road you will also find the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and hydro-slide; The Wool Shed — the National Museum of Sheep and Shearing and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art & History. Masterton is also a great base to explore nearby Castlepoint, Wairarapa’s most spectacular beach with its 100-year-old lighthouse, giant limestone outcrop and landmark Castle Rock. The road north offers rich pickings with Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, home to Manukura the first all-white kiwi chick to be hatched in captivity and the Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka.
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PUKAHA NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTRE - Wairarapa
PUKAHA NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTRE - Wairarapa
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand's Pukaha National Wildlife Centre is renowned for conservation breeding of our threatened wildlife, conservation education and forest restoration. Demonstrating that everyone can make a difference in restoring kiwi, kokako, kaka and other native wildlife once present in our forest and returning the dawn chorus for everyone to enjoy.
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STONEHENGE AOTEAROA - Wairarapa
STONEHENGE AOTEAROA - Wairarapa
Mobile-friendly - Stonehenge Aotearoa is a unique place of science and wonder in New Zealand. It was built by members of The Phoenix Astronomical Society with the support of the Royal Society of New Zealand the purpose of Stonehenge Aotearoa is to encourage people of all ages to rediscover the knowledge of their ancestors.
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uTours - Wellington, Kapiti Coast & Wairarapa NZ
uTours - Wellington, Kapiti Coast & Wairarapa NZ
Mobile-friendly - Be blown away by Wellington. Explore the spectacular Wellington region with a friendly local on a personalised relaxing private, or small group, day tour or shore excursion (Max 10 people). Hosted by uTours, you will enjoy informed conversation, individual attention, personal space and the opportunity to connect with the Wellington that locals love.
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In Recognition
People are extraordinary. In their achievements, in the way they help others, in competition and in playfulness. In recognition of an event, for a service, or of a visit, one party will give a physical item to another to ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 11th May 2024
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 28th July 2024
Thresholds
A threshold is a boundary or a gate – a point of entry or beginning. It is a precipice, or space in-between, and it is because of this that thresholds contains such poetic and conceptual potential. This ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 1st June 2024
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 28th July 2024
Jacky Pearson: Going with the Flow
Going with the Flow is a solo watercolour exhibition of Jacky Pearson's new work. Her style is direct realism, concentrated on the play of light on the subject. The show features a wide variety of subject matter from ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 22nd June 2024
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 18th August 2024
Pastimes: Toys and Games
Take a trip down memory lane and explore toys and games from the last 150 years. Discover why toy soldiers are now made from plastic and not lead, the rise and fall of fad toys, why Tetris theory is used in ...
Where: Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 12 Bruce St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 1st June 2024
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 1st September 2024
Met Opera 2024: Roméo et Juliette
Two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with ...
Where: The Screening Room, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 435 Queen St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:15am on Monday 29th July 2024
To: 1:45pm on Monday 29th July 2024
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Galaxy Cheer All Stars
We are a Cheerleading team, based in Masterton for boys and girls aged 3 -14 years. Cheerleading is a fantastic sport combining Tumble, Stunts, Pyramids, Dance & Jumps. We have two experienced Cheerleaders coaching. ...
Where: 32 Bentley Street, Masterton, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: Central Masterton, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 5:15pm on Monday 5th February 2024
To: 6:15pm on Monday 30th December 2024
Burger Tuesday
Never before has a burger tasted so good, our chefs pride themselves on being masterful burger builders, considering everything from flavour, texture, holding-togetherness, and sheer beauty! These burger flavours change ...
Where: The Screening Room, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 435 Queen St, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Tuesday 2nd July 2024
To: 8:30pm on Tuesday 17th December 2024
Thursday Night Food Trucks
Come along to our weekly Thursday Night Food Truck market on the forecourt outside the majestic Masterton Town Hall (on SH2/Chapel Street). We have awesome street food, plenty of parking in the Perry Street carpark ...
Where: Masterton Town Hall, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 22 Perry Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 4:30pm on Thursday 29th September 2022
To: 7:00pm on Thursday 23rd January 2025
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Wairarapa Wedding Expo
Our Wairarapa Wedding Expo is a flagship event that is not to be missed. Located in Masterton at the Copthorne Hotel and Function Centre. With vendors from the Wellington, Wairarapa and Manawatu regions who are the most ...
Where: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: 246 High St, Solway, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 10:00am on Saturday 3rd August 2024
To: 2:00pm on Saturday 3rd August 2024
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Wairarapa Farmers' Market - In Masterton Every Saturday
Get out of the malls and into the countryside. Away from the traffic lights and onto the roundabouts in the Wairarapa. You will find a bounty of fresh local produce, crafts and handmade gifts. A coffee cart, food stalls ...
Where: Wairarapa Farmers' Market, Masterton, Wairarapa
Address: Solway Showgrounds, Judds Road, Masterton, Masterton, Wairarapa
From: 9:00am on Saturday 25th May 2024
To: 1:00pm on Saturday 2nd November 2024