South Wairarapa District Travel Guide

Greater Wellington

A calm river with dense trees on one side and a hilly landscape in the background.
A tall red and white lighthouse with a glass lantern room, surrounded by rocks and vegetation.
A wooden staircase leading to a red and white lighthouse on a rocky cliff.
A coastal landscape with rolling hills and a calm sea.
A coastal road curving through a mountainous landscape with a clear sky and a body of water in the distance.

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A rocky coastline with waves crashing against large boulders and a seal resting on the rocks.
Cape Palliser
Known for Monuments
Get away to Cape Palliser! Enjoy the monuments and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Cape Palliser Lighthouse
Rolling green hills, a clear blue sky, and scattered clouds.
Martinborough
Known for Wineries, Relaxing and Gardens
Escape to upscale Martinborough! Enjoy its wineries, gardens and spas.
A panoramic view of rolling hills, a distant mountain range, and a small town nestled among the landscape.
Greytown
Known for Cafes, Spas and Luxury
Explore upscale Greytown: its cafes, wineries, live music and more!
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
Head to Eastbourne Beach and Petone Foreshore—just two of the sights around Ocean Beach.
A boat on a calm river with a dock and a house in the background.
Lake Ferry
Check out Palliser Bay and Surf—just a couple of the sights around Lake Ferry.

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