Walks
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 Featherston Reserves Walkway is a series of four short walking tracks all within an easy walk of Featherston.
This walking track takes you around Palliser Vineyard towards the river and back through the centre of the vineyard.
Follow the boardwalk through a recovering wetland and remnant of flooded forest at Carters Reserve just outside on Carterton.
Just outside of Carterton Fensham reserve is large loop track that takes you through towering native trees - great for families.
The Lansdowne tracks has great views of Masterton, the Tararua Ranges and a hidden lake; a great place to have a picnic with the kids. The Fourth Street entrance just off State Highway 2 is the closest to Masterton. Check out other interconnected Recreational Trails.
The Tararua Range provides outstanding tramping, hunting, walking and rafting opportunities.
One of the most popular day trips in the park is the climb to Mountain House Shelter along the easy grade of the Gentle Annie Track.
Totara Flats Hut is a beautiful setting where the Waiohine River and Totara Creek meet.
The Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit is a two to three day tramp to some of the best alpine tops travel in the Tararua Forest Park.
The Putangirua Pinnacles is one of the most incredible walks in the Wairarapa.
Ocean Beach is across Lake Onoke from Lake Ferry but can be accessed down Western Lake Road from Featherston in about 40 minutes and from Martinborough in about 50 minutes. This part of the coast is close to one of the world’s top ranked lodges at Wharekauhau Country Estate.
Spectacular scenery and gourmet food – the Tora Coastal Walk has it all!
The Barra Track to Mitre Flats is excellent as that first, slightly more challenging family tramp in the Tararuas.
Kawakawa Station walk is a 1- or 3 day, 3 night walk through farmland, river valleys and native bush. Views of Cook Strait and South Island, cool comfortable accommodation and great food are highlights.
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.
Martinborough Wine Walks offer a tour that takes you off the road and walking the vines.
Check out the eight vibrant murals around Martinborough as you walk or cycle around the village.
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.
Riding the entire Remutaka Cycle Trail gives you a bike ride packed with variety, terrific scenery and neat places to stay - all so close to Wellington.
The Whareama Coastal Walk is a fantastic 2 or 3 day walking experience over private farmland with isolated Wairarapa coastline views, for groups of up to 16 people.
Wildfinder creates and facilitates incredible outdoor adventures in the spectacular Wairarapa. Choose from bike rides (also eBikes), walks and white water rafting, for all levels.