Martinborough
A wine town in the Wairarapa famous for Pinot Noir, with more than twenty wineries within walking or cycling distance. Ideal for a day of wine tasting.
The town is centred on a distinctive street layout radiating from a central square, with wineries clustered nearby. Most wineries offer tastings, usually for a small fee. You can rent bikes in town and follow a map to visit them one by one.
The town has the 1882 Martinborough Hotel and many restaurants. Driving over the Rimutaka Range takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. You can also take the Wairarapa Line train to Featherston and transfer to a shuttle bus. Do not drive after drinking.
Opening hours
Open all day (wineries mostly 11:00–16:00)
Nearby sights
- Kaitoke Regional Park
- Pūtangirua Pinnacles
- Cape Palliser Lighthouse
- Days Bay
- Matiu / Somes Island
- Pencarrow Head Lighthouse
- Wētā Workshop
- Kapiti Island