Located only 1hour drive from Wellington, the Wairarapa is the perfect rural retreat in the heart of New Zealand.

From Wellington, you can make easy day trips to see working farms, country gardens to wild coast line complete with seal colonies. Alternatively, you can stay over night at only of the many homestays, Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse to exclusive lodges that is within the region.

While only a hour drive from Wellington, the Wairarapa is seperated from the Capital by the rugged Tauraua Ranges, the Pacific ocean is on the east coast.

Besides the rural farming landscape, the Wairarapa is becoming know for is growing number of wineries at Martinborough, craftwork, etc. The Wairarapa has major events like the annual Golden Shears, The Martinborough Wine and Food Festival, the Carterton Daffodil Carnival, The Big Coast Mountain Bike Event and the Tauherenikau Races.

The major city in the Region is Masterton. The Wairarapa is well served by Tranz Rail rail services operating on a regular timetable.