Masterton Activities & Attractions
Masterton is an ideal stop over or a place to relax, spend a couple of days and enjoy its many attractions. Visit, explore and experience the award-winning vineyards, diverse farmland, galleries, museums, gardens, gourmet food outlets and cafés, forest and mountain walks in the beautiful scenic Wairarapa. East of Masterton lies Castle Point, a surf beach with protected swimming and a choice of walking tracks, and Riversdale Beach.
Wairarapa (Masterton) Information Centre
Visitor information for the Wairapapa Region. Find information about wineries, tours and restaurants, fun events for the family and even how to plan your conference or wedding.
Awaiti Gardens
Awaiti gardens are 2.4ha of tranquil paradise. The gardens are unseen from the road, so visitors are spoilt with a wonderful surprise when they arrive - complemented with doves and fantail pigeons flying gracefully above.
Pukaha Mount Bruce, National Wildlife Centre
Pukaha Mount Bruce is under the guardianship of a strong partnership between The National Wildlife Centre Trust, Rangitane o Wairarapa and the Department of Conservation.
Mahunga Golf Club Masterton
Mahunga Golf Course is a picturesque, flat, easy-walking 18-hole course on 2 levels. Free draining with trees & shrubs, so it is playable all year round. A meandering stream adds to the challenge.
Middleton Model Railway
We have a small herd of Jersey cattle and make cheese and butter by traditional methods.
The farm is home to the Middleton Model Railway (one of the largest in New Zealand) and a model railway shop.
Mainartery (Wairarapa Art Trail)
Meet practising artists working in their own creative environment. You will have the opportunity to view, commission or buy unique artworks.
Paua World (paua jewellery)
Here you will discover how the worldâ%u20AC™s most colourful shell, the paua, is crafted to manufacture an exquisite range of jewellery, gifts and souvenirs that reflect the iconic status of the paua shell in New Zealand.
Pointon Collection (vintage cars)
Unique private collection of Automobilia, antique autos and vintage costume in Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Puzzlewood - 22km
Puzzlewood is full of fun for all members of the family. We have games and puzzles for all ages. Come along and see the holograms, play extra-large board games, see yourself in distorting mirrors. You could even go through the mini maze.
Shear Discovery New Zealand
Shear Discovery New Zealand is a new and unique visitor attraction presenting the industry, culture and sport of shearing in New Zealand.
The Masterton Golf Club
An institution in Masterton for over a century, the Masterton Golf Club has a rich history one that is still being made.
Wairarapa Balloon Fiesta
Welcome to Wairarapa, New Zealand: land of glistening waters, internationally renowned wine region, farming community and balloonistsâ%u20AC™ dream.
Wairarapa Gourmet Wine Escape
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