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carterton - taratahi

Carterton is the home of vintage finds, delicious food and stunning nature. Home to wineries, producers, makers and bakers, you must stop and explore! 

The gateway to Tararua Forest Park, days in Carterton can be enjoyed exploring tracks and trails, including the popular Waiohine Gorge and Fensham Reserve. Carterton’s Dark Skies offer visitors unique nighttime experiences at Star Safari and Stonehenge Aotearoa. 

Te Huinga Tāngata - Wairarapa Events Centre presents a mix of fantastic national and international performances, bringing entertainment in a top class venue to locals and visitors.

Wedding couple on mountain top
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August & Vine Elopement Co & Wedding Photographer
Lady standing outside shop
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Aunt Ginger's Kitchen
People looking up at tall tree
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Carter Scenic Reserve
Carterton Farmers Market People
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Carterton Farmers Market
Father & son walking along track
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Donnelly Flat Loop Walk
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Fensham Reserve
Family looking over hills
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Gentle Annie Loop Track
High Bounce Trampoline
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Go Zone Wairarapa
Solstice sunset
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Guided Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa ending at Sunset
Distinctive rock formation like honeycomb
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Honeycomb Rock
The owners in the cellar toasting wine
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Johner Estate
Seafood dish
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Kāinga Eatery
Lady among flowering lavender plants
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Lavender Abbey
Deck chair in a field of flowering lavender
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Lavender Magic
Standard Studio
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Matador Motel
Signpost at the top of Mt Holdsworth
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Mount Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit
View of vineyard from lookout room
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Ngā Pari
Family walking track looking over hills
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Rocky Lookout
Spring sunset
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Self-Guided Tours of Stonehenge Aotearoa
Stargazing is a fun activity for any age.
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Star Safari
Milky Way over Stonehenge Aotearoa
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Star Trek A Tour of the Night Sky
The Milky Way setting over Stonehenge Aotearoa
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Stonehenge Aotearoa
Looking down the main causeway.
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Tales from Antiquity Guided Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
Dad and son walking on bush track
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Tararua Forest Park
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Te Huinga Tāngata - Wairarapa Events Centre
Glass of sparkling cider beside an open bottle in orchard
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TeePee Cider
Trampers walking across swing bridge
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Totara Flats
Villa entry
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U Studios Masterton
Twin Room with Share Bathroom
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Urban Lounge Sleepery Carterton
People crossing swing bridge
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Waiohine Gorge

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