Family

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.

Queen Elizabeth Park has it all from miniature train rides to a state-of-the-art skatepark!

The Martinborough Fair is the best craft fair in NZ, held twice each year.

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 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.

The world's premier shearing, wool handling & wool pressing championships, in Masterton.

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.

There's always something fascinating to discover at the Wairarapa's largest museum. 

Cobblestones Museum in Greytown is an historic village with an old schoolhouse, public hospital, colonial cottage and much more.