A natural beauty with contempory style: Wairarapa. Nestled at the south-east corner of the lower North Island of New Zealand, the Wairarapa is just an hour away from all the airports of Wellington or Palmerston North in the Manawatu - but a world away from the city hustle and bustle.
Drive over the Rimutaka Ranges from Wellington and down into the Wairarapa Valley - the place Maori named 'the land of the glistening waters'. Discover the charming villages of Greytown and neighbouring Martinborough, once the destination of choice for early settlers - now an up-market escape for gourmets, wine enthusiasts and boutique shoppers.
Embraced by majestic mountains and spectacular coastlines, unspoilt Wairarapa(Why-ra-rapa)is one of New Zealand's best kept secrets. Head off the beaten track for a taste of life in the slow lane of rustic New Zealand.
Undiscovered, unhurried and undeniably unique, Wairarapa blends rustic country charm with luxiury retreats and boutique hotels, contempory dining and award- winning wines.
Vibrant autumn is a busy season in rural Wairarapa. Chilly autumn mornings quickly warm and the first of the season's showers bring a fresh flush of green to the valley. Enjoy the fruits of a long hot summer as well as the colour and activity of rural life.
See vineyards heavy with grapes, clothed in reds and gold against bright blue skies. Walk amongst vines, watch grapes gathered, taste premium bottles and enjoy a lazy winery lunch. Harvest is celebrated at gourmet food and wine events around the region. Wairarapa is wine country!
Author: Jason's Tourism - Wairarapa
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Contributor's Note
The Wairarapa is wine country.Why don't you visit when you come to New Zealand?
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