Father's Day
Let's hear it for Dads and other neat father figures. Let's forgive him for the dodgy jokes during the year and make Sunday 3rd September 2023 a day that's all about him.
What would Dad like? It's a good idea to book for these specials:
Copthorne Solway - The Grill
Treat your father figure to a delicious beef roast with all the trimmings! Sirloin roasted to medium rare served on roquette, scalloped potato, medley of baby carrots, broccolini, sticky red wine jus, homemade Yorkshire puddings. $38.00pp
Special roast night 5.30 pm – 9 pm Sunday 3rd - bookings are essential. Phone 06 370 0513.
Tui Brewery
Celebrate Father's Day in style by whisking Dad away to Tui Brewery for tasty tucker, a captivating brewery adventure, and a refreshing drink. Tui will be offering a complimentary pint for fathers when they purchase a meal. Also check out all the cool stuff in the Tui store@!
Phone: 06 3760815 or email team@tuihq.co.nz
3 Little Words
Book for Father's Day and Dad's dessert is a gift!
Choose from sticky date pudding with butterscotch & ice cream, vanilla pannacotta with cherry & almond or liqueur affogato. Book now.
Karahui
Offering a Special Steak lunch, with an expertly grilled, prime-cut steaks matched perfectly with a selection of handcraft beers from Waitoa Beer. Book here.
Le Grá
Book now for Father's Day lunch inthe vineyard and Dad will get a complimentary glass of pinot noir.
Masterton Motorplex Drag Racing
Dads Drags - Ultimate Streetcar Showdown. Dad can be a racer for the day! Sunday, 3 Sept. Gates open at 7am for racer entry with racing starting at 10am.
Gate entry: $20, kids 14 & under free. Click here for entry details and entry form.
Palliser Estate
Treat your Dad or father figure to lunch or wine tasting at the Palliser Estate Martinborough Cellar Door. Jazz duo, Scarlet, perform from midday to 2pm, the perfect accompaniment to lunch from the Palliser Kitchen, and a glass of Palliser pinot noir. Bookings are strongly encouraged
The Royal Hotel Brac & Bow
Dads will love the Brac & Bow Beef Roast followed by scrummy pudding. Available for lunch and dinner and Dads get a beer when dining! Book now. Phone: 06 308 8567 or email: knockknock@theroyalhotel.co.nz
Tirohana Estate
Every father who enjoys lunch or dinner on Father's Day will receive a special Father's Day voucher valued at $25. A delicious roast is on offer as well as the lovely winter menu. Book now!
Wharekauhau Country Estate
Take a scenic trip out to the famous Wharekauhau Country Estate on Sunday 3 September. You'll be greeted with a welcome beverage.
Enjoy a special three-course set menu that the Chef has developed focusing on seasonal harvest from the Lodge's many gardens and wider estate. Details here!
Visit Cobblestones Museum - Fathers/Grandfathers get free admission on Sunday3 September. Check out all the history and stories from our past.
Wairarapa Farmer's Market Plant & Tree Sale
How about a locally grown plant or tree for Dad this year? Ths annual sale is on at the Farmer's Market Sat 2nd 9am till 1pm, Solway Showgrounds. Details here.
Buy Dad a ticket to Wings over Wairarapa
He'd love that (get yourself one too!) Our terrific airshow returns to Hood Aerodrome on November 24-26th November.
Also on over the weekend of Sept 2 & 3 is Jazz in Martinborough - check out the cool pop up gigs on around the village.
Let's hear it for Dads. If you need more ideas or help with bookings for activities or a place to stay to make it a great weekend for Dad, contact our isite Visitor Information team - they're here to help.