Greytown, Wairarapa
By Destination Wairarapa
Greytown
Historic Greytown is home to excellent examples of Victorian colonial architecture that line the main street - in fact, it's New Zealand's most complete street of wooden Victorian buildings. You'll find a wide choice of cafés and restaurants as well as designer boutiques and quirky local stores that stock everything from hand-made lead soldiers, handbags, jewellery and art through to gourmet chocolates, antiques, homeware and rare books.
Historic Greytown was New Zealand’s first planned inland town. It was established in 1854 by settlers from Wellington who were looking for small, affordable portions of land to farm. They were assisted in their quest by Governor Sir George Grey, and named the town in his honour.
For a taste of history, pick up a heritage map from the information centre and follow the historic walk; then visit the local museum, Cobblestones. Be sure to pass by Papawai Marae too. This is the site of the first Maori Parliament, and its wharenui (meeting house) dates back to 1888.
With its historical buildings and tree-lined avenues, many describe Greytown as the prettiest town in the North Island and a must-see on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail.
Content courtesy of Tourism NZ
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Greytown School, Greytown, WairarapaMon 13 Jul 2020 9:30AM / Family & LifestyleA spacetastic school holiday workshop for school-aged children and their favourite adult. Under The Stars is passionate about getting families to have fun learning about Space together. So, kids, bring your ... more -
At Tin Hut Live we host local musicians and guest bands from over the hill or up north mostly playing blues, folk, jazz or rock, ( all sorts of memorable songs ) and on July 17th, the third Friday in the month, our ... more -
Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton, WairarapaSat 30 Nov 2019 8:00PM / Public Talks & ToursVenture with us beyond Earth! Have you ever looked up at the night sky, wondered about it, and had professional science communicators with specialisation in astrophysics and astrobiology nearby to ask them questions? ... more -
This hilarious tail is the purr-fect school holiday treat! Tom and his Aunt Maisie are very poor, not only is their village being raided by a terrible, greedy ogre, but the horrible Lady Grumblepoop is taxing the ... more -
Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, WairarapaFri 24 Jul 2020 8:00PM / BluesThe Blues Train is rolling in to the Carterton Events Centre bringing with it Laura Collins and the back porch blues band. This band is dynamic, masterful and all about entertainment. A night out with Laura Collins and ... more -
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, Waikanae, Kapiti CoastMon 6 Jul 2020 10:00AM / Children, Kids, HolidaysEnrich your winter with a local adventure to Ngā Manu Nature Reserve. Take part in our Golden Kiwi Egg Hunt for your chance to win a Kiwi Night Encounter for up to 10 people (valued at $300). Find the locations of all 6 ... more -
Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionTue 14 Jul 2020 1:00PM / EducationAttending one of the watercolour art classes at Artspace Gallery could be one of the most rewarding and satisfying activities youth could do these school holidays. The subject for this art class is a wonderful winter ... more -
Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Sir Jon Trimmer Theatre, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastWed 15 Jul 2020 7:30PM / Musicals- A Musical based on the Songs of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground “When you’re growing up in a small town, and you’re having a nervous breakdown; and you think that you’ll never escape it, yourself or the ... more -
Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionSat 20 Jun 2020 10:30AM / PhotographyAs we went into level 4 lockdown and our country turned into a Hiber Nation, our streets turned eerily silent. But soon everyone realised that this was a great opportunity to walk and walk we did. The superb autumn ... more -
About Space Pop-up, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionThu 2 Jul 2020 5:15PM / Food, Gourmet, WineWe’ve partnered with QUARTERPAST and the South End Business Group to bring you this exciting pop up full of hot chocolatey goodness! Make a cash or food donation for the Lower Hutt Foodbank and in exchange you can ... more -
St Peters Hall, Paekakariki, Kapiti CoastFri 17 Jul 2020 6:00PM / Markets and FairsCome along for first pick on Friday 17th at 6pm. $5 with wine and cheese. Free on Saturday and Sunday. People have been cleaning out during lockdown, so we have 1000s of books - novels, gardening, sport, classics, ... more -
El Rancho, Waikanae, Kapiti CoastSat 18 Jul 2020 10:00AM / Children, Kids, HolidaysIt is time to PARTY, so come and join the FUN and Inflatable Kingdom! We have a wide range of equipment set out for 2 AMAZING days of Inflatable Fun! This will be a time to enjoy as you explore our variety of ... more -
Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastSat 18 Jul 2020 7:00PM / Choir, Vocal MusicCadenza Choir is the newest choir on the Kapiti Coast. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of our region, through Choral music, Photographic art and poetry. Experience nature and humanity…..from dawn to dusk…. ... more -
Mayfair Cafe, Upper Hutt, Wellington RegionFri 31 Jul 2020 8:00PM / ComedyFriday Laughs brings some of the country's best stand up comedy right to your doorstep. Our first show at the Mayfair is hosted by NZ's favourite Filipino comedy son, James Roque. Star of hit comedy troupe Frickin ... more -
Ricoh Sports Centre, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionSat 18 Jul 2020 9:30AM / Martial ArtsThe New Zealand Martial Arts Hall of Fame is back for 2020. This will be an exciting event, with a Summit throughout the day and the inaugural NZMAHOF 2020 Induction Awards Ceremony in the evening. The Summit ... more -
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionMon 20 Jul 2020 6:00PM / Mind & BodyEver wanted to try yoga? Then join us for this beginner friendly community yoga class :) A local teacher will lead you through various styles of Yoga in a 60 minute class. Classes are $5 (cash only, pay on arrival). ... more -
Paraparaumu Railway Station, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastSat 1 Aug 2020 4:00PM / Family EntertainmentFancy traveling on an illuminated heritage train to a fabulous winter night market? Light the Night is a unique combination of vintage train journey and winter night market. To make your journey a little more ... more -
Walter Nash Centre, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionThu 16 Jan 2020 6:15PM / FitnessEver wanted to try yoga? Then join us for this beginner friendly community yoga class. Hutt City Council's Active in the Hutt team s is proud to team up with the Walter Nash Centre to bring you through a relaxing 60 ... more -
Our Lady of Kapiti Church, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastSun 2 Aug 2020 2:00PM / Classical MusicVirtuoso violinist Yuka Eguchi will be joined by organist and pianist Kemp English in a programme of highlights from the organ and violin repertoire designed to thrill. Yuka Eguchi is one of Japan's foremost ... more -
Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastSat 1 Aug 2020 12:30PM / DanceCrews from across the Wellington region will be competing for regional titles and to qualify for Nationals. Please note - we will be running closed heats. Spectators are only buying tickets for the Finals session. ... more -
Wainuiomata Memorial Hall, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionTue 28 Jan 2020 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 -
Wainuiomata Memorial Hall, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionTue 28 Jan 2020 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 -
Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionThu 13 Aug 2020 8:00AM / Business & ProfessionalThe Acute Medicine Conference is the only event in New Zealand that focuses on General Medicine in the first 48 hours. This conference caters for General Physicians, trainees in General and Acute Care Medicine, and is ... more -
Wainuiomata Recreation Area, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionSat 25 Jul 2020 6:00PM / Outdoors, TrampingWe have teamed up with the Wellington Astronomical Society and Remutaka Conservation Trust to bring your exclusive FREE event. Wander through some of the oldest trees in the Wellington region, serenaded by native ... more -
Hutt Recreation Ground, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionThu 2 Jul 2020 5:30PM / Mind & BodyEver wanted to try yoga? Then join us for this beginner friendly $5 community yoga class. Hutt City Council's Active in the Hutt team is teaming up with local yoga teachers who will lead you through a relaxing 60 mins ... more
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