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Masterton
is located in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand just an hour
away from Wellington. In Masterton you can see working farms,
country gardens, and wild coastline complete with seal colonies.
The Tararua Mountains to the west and the wild Pacific Ocean
to the east create a sense of isolation and wonder. A full range
of classic kiwi adventures are on offer from jet boating to
hot air ballooning, from superb fishing to surfing. |
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Masterton
is located in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand just
an hour away from Wellington. In Masterton you can see
working farms, country gardens, and wild coastline complete
with seal colonies. The Tararua Mountains to the west
and the wild Pacific Ocean to the east create a sense
of isolation and wonder. A full range of classic kiwi
adventures are on offer from jet boating to hot air ballooning,
from superb fishing to surfing. Wairarapa has always lived
off the land and today the region's wine and food make
it a treasure trove for gourmets. |
Wairarapa
The
Wairarapa is home to the Mount Bruce/Pukaha Wildlife
Centre, Aorangi, Rimutaka and Tararua forest parks,
Lake Wairarapa wetlands, Castlepoint, Putangirua Pinnacles and
several other scenic reserves.
Aorangi Forest Park
Enjoy the sights, tramping and hunting opportunities
available in Aorangi Forest Park.
Location: Aorangi Forest
Park lies between Martinborough in the north and Cape
Palliser in the south, covering a large part of the
Aorangi mountains. By road the park is around 80 km
south of Masterton and 100 km east of Wellington.
Carter
Scenic Reserve
Carter Scenic Reserve is one of the few remaining
remnants of patchwork landscape once typical of the
Wairarapa - grass, wetland, shrubland, and forest.
Location: Carter Scenic
Reserve is in Wairarapa, 12 km south-east of Carterton
on the Gladstone Road.
Castlepoint
Scenic Reserve
With its reef, lagoon, lighthouse and Castle Rock,
Castlepoint is a spectacular stretch of Wairarapa
coastline. An hour from Masterton, the reserve attracts
many birds and marine mammals.
Alert: The Castlepoint
causeway and wind fence leading to the lighthouse
have been removed.
Location: Castlepoint
is located on Wairarapa's east coast about 1 hour's
drive from Masterton.
Holdsworth
Holdsworth is the main entrance to the eastern side
of Tararua Forest Park. Holdsworth offers camping,
a lodge, picnic facilities, swimming on Atiwhakatu
Stream and a range of walks.
Alert: Work on upgrading
the Gentle Annie track will begin on 17 November 2008.
Location: Holdsworth is near
Masterton.
Lake
Wairarapa wetlands
Lake Wairarapa has extensive wetlands where fishing
and birdwatching are popular activities.
Location: Located in the
southern Wairarapa plains near Featherston, the wetlands
are about an hour’s drive from Wellington city. Lake
Domain (with its picnic table and toilets) is around
8 km from Featherston. The Wairarapa Lake Shore Scenic
Reserve (parking and a picnic area) is around 16 km
from Featherston.
Pukaha
Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre
You can see conservation in action at the Pukaha Mount
Bruce National Wildlife Centre in the Northern Wairarapa.
Tuatara, kokako, kiwi and takahe are all permanent
residents here.
Alert: Mt Munroe (Braddocks
Farm) Mt Bruce track closure
Location: Pukaha Mount
Bruce is in northern Wairararapa.
Rimutaka
Forest Park
Rimutaka Forest Park spans two areas. This link
will take you to the information about the track,
in the Poneke area.
Location: The Rimutaka
Range between Wellington's Hutt Valley and the Wairarapa
Plains.
Tararua
Forest Park
Tararua Forest Park near Wellington features an abundance
of tramping and hunting opportunities.
Location: Tararua Forest
Park includes more than three-quarters of the Tararua
range, and extends from the Pahiatua Track in the
north, to the Rimutaka Saddle on SH 2 in the south.
Waiohine
Gorge
Waiohine Gorge is a popular camping and recreation
area and entrance to southeastern Tararua Forest Park.
Location: Southeastern
Tararua Forest Park, near Carterton.
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WELCOME TO MASTERTON NEW ZEALAND
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