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Food in the Wairarapa

Food in the Wairarapa

Dark Sky Reserve status sets up Wairarapa for astronomical tourism impact

With official international recognition of Wairarapa's Dark Sky Reserve status now confirmed, the potential for tourism and downstream economic benefits for the region are astronomical, says Destination Wairarapa.

The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has now signed off accreditation for an area covering the South Wairarapa and Carterton districts. This ensures Wairarapa night skies are kept pristine and remain among the best in the world.

GINGERBREAD MAN TO SPICE UP MID-WINTER FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS

Greytown’s mid-winter Festival of Christmas has all the ingredients of another delicious must-do occasion, courtesy of an old children’s favourite.

LOCALS AND VISITORS FIZZING OVER $2 MILLION MASTERTON SKATEPARK 

Wairarapa extends its reach as a year-round visitor destination with a stunning new $2 million skatepark redevelopment in Masterton

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