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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, Masterton, WairarapaSun 27 Oct 2019 10:00AM / Conservation, EnvironmentAnnouncing The Pūkaha Open Day! Come and enjoy all that we have to offer (and more!) on our Open Day – 27th October 2019. Entry is by koha (donation). See native wildlife and walk amongst ancient forest. ... more -
North Wairarapa, Masterton, WairarapaSat 9 Nov 2019 9:30AM / Charity, FundraisersSpend a weekend exploring beautiful and unique gardens in Northern Wairarapa. This two-day self-drive garden tour is a rare chance to visit selected private gardens opening to support Pūkaha's annual fundraiser - the ... 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po, Levin, HorowhenuaWed 23 Oct 2019 2:00PM / Business & ProfessionalChristmas is just around the corner, and although it's only October, now is the time to planning your events if you want to make sure you make the most of every opportunity this Christmas. With so many options in ... 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 -
Come along and check out my spring vegie patch, see my summer garden preps and all the things I'm doing to keep a steady flow of kai to our table. We'll talk kumara, yams, shellout beans and tomatoes, and I'll show ... more
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