Tania And Andy’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a must do summer or winter, on a Friday night (5-8pm). Such a unique place for a meal. The owners are so hospitable they even provide hot water bottles and blankets in the colder months. Very busy in the summer you will need to order your pizza base early. You can decide on toppings once you get there.
We recommend going in the winter. This is our absolute favourite eatery (they even do takeaways).
Mt Holdsworth Pizza
33 Blakes RdThis is a must do summer or winter, on a Friday night (5-8pm). Such a unique place for a meal. The owners are so hospitable they even provide hot water bottles and blankets in the colder months. Very busy in the summer you will need to order your pizza base early. You can decide on toppings once you get there.
We recommend going in the winter. This is our absolute favourite eatery (they even do takeaways).
This is really great place to have a meal before or after catching a movie. The theatres is really spacious, with no bad seat in the house.
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The Screening Room
435 Queen StThis is really great place to have a meal before or after catching a movie. The theatres is really spacious, with no bad seat in the house.
If you are a bit of a fan of a good curry, then head to Curry Twist in Masterton. They also do takeaways.
curry twist masterton
437 Queen StIf you are a bit of a fan of a good curry, then head to Curry Twist in Masterton. They also do takeaways.
This is a Tapas Bar offering a lively atmosphere and good Tapas food.
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balter bar & kitchen
9 High St NThis is a Tapas Bar offering a lively atmosphere and good Tapas food.
Authentic French food, yummy.
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Cafe Mirabelle Catering & Cafe
31 High St NAuthentic French food, yummy.
This event occurs each November and is a great event, allowing you to try local wines with food and music to accompany your favourite tipple.
Toast Martinborough
51 Jellicoe StThis event occurs each November and is a great event, allowing you to try local wines with food and music to accompany your favourite tipple.
Adventure
If you or your family are keen mountain/trail bikers then this is a great place to spend some time.
Rivenrock Mountain Bike Park (see information details on our facebook page)
If you or your family are keen mountain/trail bikers then this is a great place to spend some time.
On a beautiful day this is a lovely tramp. The trails are of a high standard and the views are amazing. Be warned though, the weather can turn at any moment so make sure you are prepared for bad weather whenever going into the mountains.
Powell Hut
On a beautiful day this is a lovely tramp. The trails are of a high standard and the views are amazing. Be warned though, the weather can turn at any moment so make sure you are prepared for bad weather whenever going into the mountains.
If you are a keen tramper or just love spending time in the bush Mt Holdsworth Campground is the gateway to the forest with many day walks available to be enjoyed. If you go early enough, you might even spook a deer sleeping near the tracks. A picnic at Donnelley's Flat is very achievable, even with very young children.
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Tararua Range
If you are a keen tramper or just love spending time in the bush Mt Holdsworth Campground is the gateway to the forest with many day walks available to be enjoyed. If you go early enough, you might even spook a deer sleeping near the tracks. A picnic at Donnelley's Flat is very achievable, even with very young children.
Sightseeing
This is just around the corner in Chester Road. Jason and Sally-Ann offer scenic rides into the Tararua Range (when weather permits) and if you are a keen hunter then Jason and his team know all the best spots. Get in early for the roar though as there are only so many huts up there to base your group from.
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625 Chester RdThis is just around the corner in Chester Road. Jason and Sally-Ann offer scenic rides into the Tararua Range (when weather permits) and if you are a keen hunter then Jason and his team know all the best spots. Get in early for the roar though as there are only so many huts up there to base your group from.
This is a great place to visit and if there is a concert based there, then make sure you get tickets. If you are a fan of star-gazing then this is a great place to visit at night. See their website for timings.
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Stonehenge Aotearoa
This is a great place to visit and if there is a concert based there, then make sure you get tickets. If you are a fan of star-gazing then this is a great place to visit at night. See their website for timings.
Here you will see some of the other birds you have not had the change to see in the garden. While Mitre Peak House has the native Tui, Kereru, Bellbird, Morepork, Fantail, Thrush, Finches, and the odd Blue Heron on the pond, Pukaha has many others you can view, such as our national icon, the Kiwi.
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Centro Nacional de Vida Silvestre Pūkaha
85379 State Hwy 2Here you will see some of the other birds you have not had the change to see in the garden. While Mitre Peak House has the native Tui, Kereru, Bellbird, Morepork, Fantail, Thrush, Finches, and the odd Blue Heron on the pond, Pukaha has many others you can view, such as our national icon, the Kiwi.
The iconic lighthouse (as seen on TVNZ - Onenews) is alosways a great place to visit. In March and when conditions are favourable, the Castle Point Races on the beach are excellent day out.
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Castle Point Lighthouse
The iconic lighthouse (as seen on TVNZ - Onenews) is alosways a great place to visit. In March and when conditions are favourable, the Castle Point Races on the beach are excellent day out.
This is an amazing day trip to see towering rock structures.
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Putangirua Pinnacles
This is an amazing day trip to see towering rock structures.
If art and history is your thing, check out Aratoi and their latest exhibition. There is also a lovely cafe next door.
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Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History
12 Bruce StIf art and history is your thing, check out Aratoi and their latest exhibition. There is also a lovely cafe next door.
Crafts and Shopping
There are two Martinborough Fairs each year, occurring the first Saturday in February and March. Hundreds of stalls and an amazing Rosti stall too.
Martinborough Fair
There are two Martinborough Fairs each year, occurring the first Saturday in February and March. Hundreds of stalls and an amazing Rosti stall too.
This is a great place to learn about one of New Zealand's favourite molluscs, the Paua. There is a souvenir shop, with lovely gift ideas for all your overseas friends.
Paua World
54 Kent StThis is a great place to learn about one of New Zealand's favourite molluscs, the Paua. There is a souvenir shop, with lovely gift ideas for all your overseas friends.