Masterton
Masterton is the largest town in Wairarapa region. Its special claim to fame is the annual Golden Shears shearing competition, which attracts top shearers from all over the country every March. Year round you can visit The Wool Shed, the National Museum of Sheep and Shearing. For more history and culture don't miss Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art and History very close by.
Traditionally, Masterton has been a service centre for farmers, but these days its proximity to the Wairarapa wine industry is gradually changing the character of the town. If you’re staying for a night or two, you can visit Queen Elizabeth Park to enjoy the beautiful gardens.
Masterton also has a mini-golf course, swimming pool complex and bowling alley. Each Saturday the Wairarapa Farmers Market is held at 4 Queen Street North, behind the Farriers Bar & Eatery.
East of Masterton lies Castlepoint, a surf beach with protected swimming and a choice of walking tracks.
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Masterton War Memorial Stadium, Masterton, WairarapaThu 28 Feb 2019 7:45AM / ShearingThe world's premier shearing and wool handling championship. The three-day event encompasses novice, junior, intermediate, senior and open shearing competitions along with junior, senior and open wool handling events ... more -
Eco Lodge, Masterton, WairarapaSun 24 Feb 2019 4:00PM / Mind & BodyThis is a hands-on workshop. Participants will: - make and take home 3 jars of different fermented vegetables. - get to taste a variety of fermented foods, sourdough bread, kombucha and kefir yoghurt. - be ... more -
Who is the woman in black? Why does she install such terror? These questions will be answered in Limelight Theatre's production of "The Woman in Black". Written for the stage by Stephen Mallatratt and adapted from ... more -
Longwood, Featherston, WairarapaSun 24 Feb 2019 4:30PM / Public Talks & ToursA series of monthly talks, by people of standing in various creative endeavours, held at Longwood Estate. These are Friends of Kokomai hosted events. Arthur Tompkins Wellington District Court Judge and authority on ... more -
Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, WairarapaThu 14 Mar 2019 6:45PM / Charity, Fundraisers"Stone Aged Brains in Smart Phone Times: How to Survive & Thrive in the modern world" with Nigel Latta, ONZM, psychologist, author and host of the television show Beyond The Darklands, The Politically Incorrect Guide to ... more -
Expressions Whirinaki Arts & Entertainment Ct, Upper Hutt, Wellington RegionSat 22 Dec 2018 9:00AM / Craft & Object ArtThe Mount Felix Tapestry is a community stitch project which commemorates and honours the 27,000 Kiwi soldiers who were treated at the Mt Felix ANZAC hospital at Walton on Thames during WW1, the dedicated doctors and ... more -
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone's welcome. It runs ... more -
The Flyin' A's are a blues playing duo from Austin Texas. They are making their first visit to NZ and will perform a limited number of shows starting early in March. “This husband-and-wife duo serves up a cool blend ... more -
Aston Norwood Cafe, Upper Hutt, Wellington RegionSat 16 Mar 2019 6:30PM / WorldEnjoy the South African vibe. Dance the night away with friends and family and celebrate all that is South Africa. Includes 3 course meal and first drink. Enjoy South African music and food. Mom skokie leaker salmi. ... more -
Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt, Wellington RegionSat 9 Mar 2019 9:30AM / Outdoors, TrampingKaitoke Regional Park, Waterworks Road entrance Bookings essential. Max 30 people. High fitness required. Kaitoke Regional Park is a nationally recognised park and a jewel in the crown of our incredible ... more -
It’s the highlight of my summer – the Andrew London Trio at my place, music in the garden! Gather your favourite adults and bring a picnic; wander the summer gardens and enjoy some swinging sounds. The show ... more -
Pakuratahi Forest, Upper Hutt, Wellington RegionSat 16 Mar 2019 9:00AM / Outdoors, TrampingPrice per person includes afternoon tea and entry to the Fell Museum in Featherston Booking essential. Good fitness required. Max 40 people. Join a local historian on a long (17km) but straightforward five hour ... more -
Ōtaki College, Otaki, Kapiti CoastWed 13 Mar 2019 7:30PM / Public Talks & ToursCaptivating audiences over 200 times per year to sell out events in New Zealand, Australia & Internationally, renowned neuroscience educator, Nathan Wallis brings his talk "The Developing Brain" to Otaki. Nathan ... more -
Crows Feet Dance Collective, Wellington region’s unique community dance company for mature women, celebrates its’ 20th anniversary this year with The Witch Project. Jan Bolwell founded Crows Feet in 1999 starting ... more
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