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The Wairarapa Racing Club was officially formed in 1864, and shifted to its location at Tauherenikau, just north of Featherston in 1874. The site provides one of the most picturesque environments for a horse racing club in New Zealand. The Wairarapa horse racing calendar features a series of fun family picnic style horse races.
The Wool Shed is a glimpse into the farming history of the Wairarapa located in Masterton.
Cobblestones Museum in Greytown is an historic village with an old schoolhouse, public hospital, colonial cottage and much more.
There's always something fascinating to discover at the Wairarapa's largest museum. 
Trust House Recreation Centre in Masterton is a great Wairarapa family thing to do! Heaps of pools and fun things to do right next to Queen Elizabeth Park and Aratoi Museum.
The world's premier shearing, wool handling & wool pressing championships, in Masterton.
The Waiohine River has carved out a spectacular gorge, bisecting the landscape and setting an attractive backdrop. The suspension bridge spanning the gorge forms a spectacular gateway to the Tararua Forest Park.
See some of the rarest aircraft in the world at Wings Over Wairarapa, a must see airshow held every two years in Masterton at Hood Aerodrome, Masterton.  
The Martinborough Fair is the best craft fair in NZ, held twice each year.
Queen Elizabeth Park has it all from miniature train rides to a state-of-the-art skatepark!
The Wairarapa A&P Show is held every Spring at the Clareville Showgrounds just outside of Carterton. Livestock, equestrian, farm machinery and wood choppers all have their day in the sun at this fantastic family event.
Pick daffodils at Middle Run in Carterton at the fun-filled daffodil festival.
See a line-up of country music stars at Wairarapa Music in the Country.
The Masterton Motorplex International Drag Strip draws thousands of people to Masterton around 5 times each year!
Boating across the lake at Queen Elizabeth Park is loads of fun for the whole family. On a kayak, a row boat or a pedal boat there’s nothing like gliding over the water with the ducks.
This self guided tour follows the story of two brothers and a sister who each saw very different sides of World War I. You will need to allow at least 60 minutes.
This self guided tour follows the story of a tradesman who headed off to World War 1. You will need to allow at least two hours.
Enjoy a fresh approach to hospitality by catching a coffee and a snack, some lunch, a drink, dinner, movie and dessert all in Masterton… it's your call.
The Remutaka Cycle Trail connects Wellington with Wairarapa, winding through a variety of stunning landscapes: a river valley, rolling foothills, bush-clad ranges, old railway tunnels, lake-sides, farm land and a rugged coastline. Choose to ride parts of the trail in one day or ride the whole trail over several days.
The Remutaka Rail Trail is one of the region’s most rewarding off-road trails.
The Remutaka Rail Trail is a gently graded 18 km bike ride close to Wellington - it's also a hugely popular walk. 
Give yourself a break from the Remutaka Cycle Trail and explore more.
Visit their unique museum of natural history or take an unguided freedom paddle down the scenic Ruamahanga River
Every year in Summer, Lavender Abbey hold popular "Pick Your Own Lavender" days, or shop year round at The Big Box of Lavender for a stunning range of lavender products made onsite from their multi-award winning 100% pure lavender oil.
A ride on the historic miniature train at Queen Elizabeth Park is a must-do for kids and adults, while you're in Masterton.
Queen Elizabeth Park’s collection of exotic trees is stunning, some planted more than 140 years ago. In total there is more than 180 specimen trees, ranging from the skyscraper American redwoods to the quirky Bhutan Pine. Download a map and go for a tree walk.
Chicken and Frog is a bookshop experience for children who are environmentally aware, curious, imaginative and love to read.
Spend Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings with the stars to discover Wairarapa's fabulous night sky.
Try out the state-of-the-art skatepark in Masterton that entices boarders and bikers from all over NZ.
Learn about farm animals during a guided visit to Martinborough Manor's working farm, or take a tour of their stunning gardens.
Located on a section of hillside at the northern edge of Masterton this park is free to use with a series of professionally designed and built tracks ideal for beginners through to experienced riders with tracks of grades 2, 3 and 4.
Wander through Molewood Orchard in Greytown and pick your own basket of fresh sun-warmed and scrumptious apples and pears, open every weekend from Saturday 2 March until early June.