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Spring is here and the Carterton Daffodil Festival is all set to bloom on Sunday 15th September! 🌼
Featuring:
🌼 High Street Markets (more than 120 stalls already!)
🌼 Daffodil Express steam train (tickets still available)
🌼 Middle Run daffodils (more buses, running more … View moreSpring is here and the Carterton Daffodil Festival is all set to bloom on Sunday 15th September! 🌼
Featuring:
🌼 High Street Markets (more than 120 stalls already!)
🌼 Daffodil Express steam train (tickets still available)
🌼 Middle Run daffodils (more buses, running more often)
🌼 Wai Art Show
🌼 Street performers
🌼 FUN!!
Bring the family out for a fun-filled day in the country! 🌼
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park Wairarapa have a big weekend coming up with 'Bloom: The Adele & Amy Winehouse Songbook' Friday 13th September + 'Drag Queen Bingo with Anita Wigl'it' on Saturday the 14th September 💃🏿
Throw in the Carterton Daffodil … View moreCopthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park Wairarapa have a big weekend coming up with 'Bloom: The Adele & Amy Winehouse Songbook' Friday 13th September + 'Drag Queen Bingo with Anita Wigl'it' on Saturday the 14th September 💃🏿
Throw in the Carterton Daffodil Festival on Sunday the 15th and you have yourself a weekend! 🌼
The Copthorne have a special deal for the weekend with a 2-night stay for 2 people with breakfast each morning at $189 per night (minimum 2-night stay) for Friday 13th & Saturday 14th September 2024 only. 🏩
Jazz in Martinborough is back for 2024 with a couple of superb performances from Ben Wilcock and the Jelly Rolls on Friday and the TraskForce on Saturday. Friday afternoon at the Runholder has jazz, gin and grazing from 4pm - 6pm.
There are multiple free gigs at various venues around … View moreJazz in Martinborough is back for 2024 with a couple of superb performances from Ben Wilcock and the Jelly Rolls on Friday and the TraskForce on Saturday. Friday afternoon at the Runholder has jazz, gin and grazing from 4pm - 6pm.
There are multiple free gigs at various venues around Martinborough across the weekend, so you can get out and about and listen to some great jazz.
Dreaming of a Wairarapa wedding? Then come to the Wairarapa Wedding Expo, this Saturday 3 August at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park Wairarapa.
You'll find everything you need to plan your perfect wedding and honeymoon in one place, on one day - the hand-picked creative vendors … View moreDreaming of a Wairarapa wedding? Then come to the Wairarapa Wedding Expo, this Saturday 3 August at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park Wairarapa.
You'll find everything you need to plan your perfect wedding and honeymoon in one place, on one day - the hand-picked creative vendors include an array of florists, bridal gowns, photographers, wedding cars, makeup, men’s suits, videography, reception venues, honeymoon, bridal favours, wedding cakes, bridal jewellery, wedding planners, marriage celebrants and a wedding stylist. Plus great prizes and Expo offers all for just $5 entry.
Experience the grand finale of New Zealand’s happiest mid-winter festival this Saturday in Greytown!
The Fire and Ice Grand Finale includes aerial acrobatics, fire, a big singalong and food trucks. It also sees the return of the popular all-female brass street band The Hoot ‘n’ Annies,… View moreExperience the grand finale of New Zealand’s happiest mid-winter festival this Saturday in Greytown!
The Fire and Ice Grand Finale includes aerial acrobatics, fire, a big singalong and food trucks. It also sees the return of the popular all-female brass street band The Hoot ‘n’ Annies, who will get your toes a tapping with their New Orleans-style music.
Wander the main street of Greytown, browse the Laneway Night Markets, soak up the last flutterings of snow, and eat, drink and be merry!
Get ready for the fantastic opening of the Festival of Christmas in Greytown Village this Saturday 29 June! Main Street will be closed off, so you can roam through the village and enjoy live music, entertainment, street performers and Night Markets. Once darkness falls, see the magical lights being… View moreGet ready for the fantastic opening of the Festival of Christmas in Greytown Village this Saturday 29 June! Main Street will be closed off, so you can roam through the village and enjoy live music, entertainment, street performers and Night Markets. Once darkness falls, see the magical lights being switched on for the first time, along with an explosive fireworks display.
Check out the full timetable below and get ready for FUN! The festival, NZ's happiest, runs all of July and is packed with free fun. Grab a hat and a scarf and check it out.
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Come to the 2024 Greytown Apple Harvest Festival at Molewood Orchard, in Greytown.
Set in the beautiful surrounds of a working apple orchard, in cleared meadows designed for community and cultural events, the Greytown Apple Harvest Festival will be a treat for the senses and fun for the kids. And … View moreCome to the 2024 Greytown Apple Harvest Festival at Molewood Orchard, in Greytown.
Set in the beautiful surrounds of a working apple orchard, in cleared meadows designed for community and cultural events, the Greytown Apple Harvest Festival will be a treat for the senses and fun for the kids. And entry is free.
There will be all sorts of cool stuff, more than 40 stalls, food trucks, games, pony rides, games for kids, cider and fruit wine tasting. And you can pick your own apples for $2kg.
🍎 10am to 3pm, Saturday 27th of April.
🍏Free entry
🍎17 Mole St Greytown (with pedestrian access from Farley St – park in West St in Greytown and stroll there – see the map).
Make sure to schedule some time to explore Greytown village too. Pick the ripest deals at their Hay Bale Sale (from April 26th to 28th), indulge in mouthwatering apple-inspired treats though town ), and let your little ones unleash their creativity in a cool colouring competition with epic prizes.
www.molewoodorchard.com...
The Featherston Booktown 2023 Karukatea Festival involves 51 events over the second weekend in May 2023. Booksellers remain at the heart of the Festival, with 30 attending this year.
Featherston Booktown celebrates everything about books – writing them, designing them, publishing them, … View moreThe Featherston Booktown 2023 Karukatea Festival involves 51 events over the second weekend in May 2023. Booksellers remain at the heart of the Festival, with 30 attending this year.
Featherston Booktown celebrates everything about books – writing them, designing them, publishing them, illustrating them, printing them, and selling them: the whole town of Featherston becomes the venue for the Festival .
A little HOT PICKS list below helps you get our bookings and festival plan sorted:
Dame Susan Devoy speaks at the Festival famous Friday night Fish'n'Chip Supper this year – hear all about her book: Dame Suzie D: My Story. (Fri 10 May)
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:
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Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders are storytellers who use music as their medium, and coming together as collaborators has taken them in new and exciting directions. They talk about “the strange territory” they share making music together. Word Gets Around: Songwriting with Barry Saunders and Delaney Davidson TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: www.eventfinda.co.nz...
One for the true crime enthusiasts: The murder of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe in their Pukekawa farmhouse in 1970 remains Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous cold case. Journalists Kirsty Johnston and James Hollings conduct their own investigation in their new book The Crewe Murders and talk with Missing Persons author, Steve Braunias. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Tāme Iti (Ngāi Tūhoe, Waikato, Te Arawa) is known as many things – activist, artist, actor, author, terrorist and cyclist. Join community advocate and social change activist Denis O’Reilly in conversation with one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most captivating and controversial figures. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Moana Maree Maniapoto MNZM is a New Zealand singer, songwriter and documentary maker. Moana appears for two special events: Te Tiriti O Waitangi: What Tangata Whenua Say and Women On A Mission: Linda Clark & Moana Maniapoto.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: www.eventfinda.co.nz... and www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Here is the full festival programme - www.booktown.org.nz... So much variety and interest.
The countdown is on to the Wairarapa Balloon Festival! This magical event is completely FREE, and fun for the whole family. There will be lift-offs from different locations each morning, and balloon competitions where balloonists use their technical skills to complete a series of challenges.
On 28… View moreThe countdown is on to the Wairarapa Balloon Festival! This magical event is completely FREE, and fun for the whole family. There will be lift-offs from different locations each morning, and balloon competitions where balloonists use their technical skills to complete a series of challenges.
On 28 March - 1 April, over Easter weekend.
Check out the full programme, www.wairarapanz.com...
Hop over for all sorts of fun this Easter - Wairarapa has lined up a stack of Easter events, wine & food, Farmers Markets, and outdoor adventure too.
Lock in your long weekend in Wairarapa: here's just some of what Easter has on offer:
Wairarapa Balloon Festival
The skies above the… View moreHop over for all sorts of fun this Easter - Wairarapa has lined up a stack of Easter events, wine & food, Farmers Markets, and outdoor adventure too.
Lock in your long weekend in Wairarapa: here's just some of what Easter has on offer:
Wairarapa Balloon Festival
The skies above the region will be dotted with hot air balloons - it's a photo moment for sure!
Grand finale of The Hendrick's Hootenanny in Greytown Village. The finest cocktails, and an abundance of gin-infused jubilation!
The National Tweed Ride is on Saturday 30th - it's a spectator sport as well. come and watch the riders leave the village at 1pm.
Molewood Orchard Apple Picking Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 March
Take a wander through Molewood Orchard picking a basket of delicious apples, only $2 per kg! Beautiful pears may also be available too.
Fun for the whole family in the Autumn sun: Check out some top activities for kids including a day at the beach, bike riding, horse riding and indoor activities, if the weather isn't playing ball! Great time for an autumn leg stretch too - brad a bike or a walk in the changing colours.
Here's our Easter guide : wairarapanz.com...
Step into an enchanting afternoon at Cobblestones Museum in Greytown this Saturday 23 March from 4.30pm until 7.30pm where a Garden Party awaits.
Sip on meticulously crafted Hendrick's cocktails, served in a glass vessel or whimsical teapot, surrounded by lush greenery and the charm of the … View moreStep into an enchanting afternoon at Cobblestones Museum in Greytown this Saturday 23 March from 4.30pm until 7.30pm where a Garden Party awaits.
Sip on meticulously crafted Hendrick's cocktails, served in a glass vessel or whimsical teapot, surrounded by lush greenery and the charm of the beautiful Cobblestones’ Gardens.
Enjoy superb live jazz from Bob n’ Kate and Friends Friends, bringing the spontaneity and rhythm of the great Roaring Twenties Jazz era.
Enjoy a sumptuous Cobblestones’ high tea including special edition Schoc Gin infused chocolates, and, of course, the eccentricity of Hendrick's. Dress in summer attire, or in your Gatsby get up if your heart so desires.
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The delightfully curious Hendrick's Hootenanny is a month-long celebration of all things Hendrick's in Greytown - think terrarium workshops, botanical brush and sip evenings, live music, parties, lawn bowls and so much more. 🍸Kicking off from 1st March for the entire month. Plan your … View moreThe delightfully curious Hendrick's Hootenanny is a month-long celebration of all things Hendrick's in Greytown - think terrarium workshops, botanical brush and sip evenings, live music, parties, lawn bowls and so much more. 🍸Kicking off from 1st March for the entire month. Plan your gin tasting adventures here
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Expect nonstop action and entertainment at the Golden Shears! This 3 day event in Masterton includes novice, junior, intermediate, senior and open shearing competitions along with wool handling, wool pressing, and the popular triathlon event.
There's plenty of great family fun, action and … View moreExpect nonstop action and entertainment at the Golden Shears! This 3 day event in Masterton includes novice, junior, intermediate, senior and open shearing competitions along with wool handling, wool pressing, and the popular triathlon event.
There's plenty of great family fun, action and excitement. Lock in 29 Feb - 2 March.
Learn more and get your tickets: www.wairarapanz.com...
WIN - Golden Shears, the world’s premiere shearing, wool handling, and wool pressing championship is a thrilling test of agility and athleticism!
Come to Wairarapa from Wellington for an entertaining family day out. You can pop in and out of the shearing when it suits you. Just head over the … View moreWIN - Golden Shears, the world’s premiere shearing, wool handling, and wool pressing championship is a thrilling test of agility and athleticism!
Come to Wairarapa from Wellington for an entertaining family day out. You can pop in and out of the shearing when it suits you. Just head over the road to have fun at beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park with pedal boats, epic playground and miniature train.
Be in to win:
- Golden Shears family pass for Saturday 2 March (2 adults & 2 children)
- Ten O'clock Cookie Bakery Cafe $100 voucher
- Queen Elizabeth Park Pedal Boats family pass
- The Wool Shed - National Museum of Sheep and Shearing family pass
- Return train pass from Wellington to Masterton.
What a brilliant day out in Masterton for the whole family!
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