Carterton, Wairarapa
By Brenda Anderson
Carterton
Carterton is located in the Wairarapa region, at the heart of the Classic NZ Wine Trail.
Artists are drawn to Carterton for its inspiring landscapes, with the Tararua mountain range to the west, dramatic coastlines to the east, and farmland and grapevines in between.
The Red Moa gallery on the eclectic main street showcases the town’s artistic soul. Check out antique stores, second hand shops and cafes too. An eclectic art trail, the Main Artery, passes through Carterton and showcases the work of local artists.
Established in 1857 to house the workers who built the road from Greytown to Masterton, Carterton is well known for its annual Daffodil Carnival (September) when you can pick armloads of daffodils from a large flower-packed paddock. Every May, Carterton hosts the Oversew Fashion Awards, showcasing fashion design through 'upcycling'.
It's also famouss for having the world's first transsexual Mayor and MP, Georgina Beyer.
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Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton, WairarapaSat 3 Aug 2019 11:00AM / Family EntertainmentWe recommend visitors attend one of our guided tours which provide a complete experience. Here are the tales from antiquity that explain the rise of civilization and the origin of many of our beliefs. Private and group ... more -
Kokomai Creative Festival, Masterton, WairarapaSun 20 Oct 2019 9:00AM / Classical MusicThanks to our friends at REAP, we are able to run another inspirational Kokomai programme for Wairarapa school children. Dare to dream... you are the artists, musicians, acrobats, dancers and writers of Aotearoa’s ... more -
Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, WairarapaSat 26 Oct 2019 4:00PM / DanceThe Geraldine Inder School of Dance and drama proudly presents their own version of the classic Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Perfect for the whole family to come and join the memorable story where ... more -
The Hub, Greytown, WairarapaSat 26 Oct 2019 10:00AM / Markets and FairsWarehouse Clearance Sale at the Merino Kids Greytown Showroom! - 1 day only - Samples, seconds and clearance items at hugely discounted prices It is the perfect time to get summer ready and tick off some of that ... more -
Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton, WairarapaFri 1 Nov 2019 5:00PM / Public Talks & ToursThis November the Pleiades Cluster – Matariki – rises in the evening sky. The weekend will be structured to provide opportunities for two nights of observation (Friday and Saturday), with the Saturday available to ... more -
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park, Masterton, WairarapaThu 31 Oct 2019 6:00PM / MuseumsGuest Speaker: Professor Chris Gallavin, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University of NZ After Dinner Auction Art by: Esther Bunning, Helene Carroll, Ian Chapman, ... more -
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park, Masterton, WairarapaSat 2 Nov 2019 11:30AM / Business & ProfessionalProfessionals Patrick & Scott Ltd present their biannual fundraiser for the Child Cancer Foundation with this years special guest speaker - Lisa O'Neill! Proceeds from this event are donated directly to the Child Cancer ... more -
Masterton Arts Quarter, Masterton, WairarapaSat 26 Oct 2019 10:00AM / Family Entertainment3rd annual BLOCK PARTY, on the Saturday of Labour Day weekend. Art, games, tours, food, live music on 3 stages. FREE happenings around the Masterton Arts Quarter, our CBD block, and Queen Elizabeth Park. "LIKE" ... more -
Kokomai Creative Festival, Masterton, WairarapaThu 31 Oct 2019 9:00PM / FestivalsSupport Kokomai, the Wairarapa’s Creative Festival, meet like-minded people and get closer to the action. Become a Friend of Kokomai and you’ll receive: - Priority Booking Period for all Festival events before ... more -
Calling all Brooklyn Nine-Nine fans – put your knowledge to the test with our wonderful night of quizzical fun and shenanigans. Who is the Vulture? What’s Captain Holts first name? And Where did Jake and Amy get ... more -
Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, WairarapaSun 3 Nov 2019 7:00PM / FolkWe Mavericks Tour NZ - Victoria Vigenser (NZ) and Lindsay Martin (AUS) They're bringing hooky originals, strange stories and incredible energy. Find out why they've been winning hearts across the ditch. Martin’s ... more -
Kapiti Heliworx, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastSun 6 Oct 2019 9:00AM / Adventure, ExtremeFly by Helicopter over the Transmission Gully project, the flight will take you from the Kapiti Coast Airport down through every section of the motorway. See the progress first hand including the diesel and dust. ... more -
Avalon Park, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionFri 18 Oct 2019 7:00PM / Family EntertainmentZirka Circus, New Zealand's household name circus, is proud to bring our sixth tour - Into the Future, and it's more spectacular than ever! Zirka Circus has successfully been entertaining families in NZ for more than ... more -
Nick Charles At THL, Wed Sept 11. Performing on average 150 shows a year across the world, Nick Charles is known internationally as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues”. His 30 year career has ... more -
The Spot, Upper Hutt, Wellington RegionMon 14 Oct 2019 3:30PM / Mind & BodyThese classes are designed exclusively for children Age 6-10 years. It's a wonderful way for your child to play games, work through exercises and learn strategies all delivered in a fun and engaging way to help your ... more -
Featherston Booktown, in conjunction with Verb Wellington and Scottish Books International, is excited to present three male poets of world standard. Poets Omar Musa, Michael Pedersen and Dominic Hoey will come together ... more -
The Royal Hotel, Featherston, WairarapaFri 1 Nov 2019 7:00PM / LiteraryFeatherston Booktown is delighted to host UK author, Sarah Moss, in conversation with publisher and South Wairarapa resident, Mary McCallum, about her latest book: Ghost Wall. Sarah writes hard-to-put- down fiction ... more -
Featherston Booktown, in conjunction with Verb Wellington and Scottish Books International, is excited to present three male poets of world standard. Poets Omar Musa, Michael Pedersen and Dominic Hoey will come together ... more -
Considine Park, Martinborough, WairarapaSat 2 Nov 2019 3:00PM / Fun Runs & WalksIts time to show your true colours!!!! Run, walk and dance with colour at our first ever Martinborough Colour fun run! There will be simple obstacle elements to the fun run, no need to train for a marathon! Stick ... more -
Martinborough Square, Martinborough, WairarapaSun 17 Nov 2019 9:30AM / FestivalsToast Martinborough 2019 celebrates New Zealand’s most iconic wine region, combining the very best wine, food and music set amongst the vines that inspire it all. The 28th Toast showcases 10 vineyard sites, each ... more -
The Wine Bank Tasting Rooms, Martinborough, WairarapaSun 17 Nov 2019 9:00PM / Food, Gourmet, WineToast Martinborough celebrations begin here at The Wine Bank Tasting Rooms in the heart of Martinborough Village - so why not start your day with a delicious brunch of French-inspired savoury & sweet treats served with a ... more -
Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough, WairarapaSat 16 Nov 2019 11:00AM / Food, Gourmet, WineLighthouse Gin is kicking off Toast Martinborough 2019 in style with the Lighthouse Gin Garden Party, back by popular demand for another year. Martinborough’s own craft gin, Lighthouse, is starting the party early ... more -
Martinborough Hotel, Martinborough, WairarapaSat 9 Nov 2019 7:00PM / Food, Gourmet, WineThis is our most ambitious dinner yet! Chef Adam Newell spent some his formative cooking years in Bordeaux, and has an eternal affection for the outstanding produce and flavours of the region. As well as fantastic ... more -
Wainuiomata Memorial Hall, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionTue 15 Oct 2019 6:45PM / FitnessEver wanted to try yoga? Then join us for this beginner friendly community yoga class. Local legends Carla & Rosa will lead you through various styles of Yoga, usually only 60 mins long and only $5 per class (cash ... more -
Riverslea Retreat, Ōtaki, Kapiti CoastFri 25 Oct 2019 5:00PM / Mind & BodyYoung Buddhists Retreat: Mindfulness and the Path to Freedom. We are excited to be hosting our first retreat for young people, set in the beautiful Riverslea Retreat along the Otaki River Gorge. On this three day ... more
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