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Location & Climate Martinborough is located in the Wairarapa region in the South East of New Zealand’s North Island. Located at the end of SH53, 20kms off SH2 and just 1hr 15 minutes drive north east from Wellington and 3hrs 45 minutes drive south west from Napier. The Wairarapa is bordered by the Rimutaka and Tararua mountain ranges to the west and wild Pacific coastline to the east. On a clear day you can see all the way to the South Island from Cape Palliser, the southernmost point on the North Island. Martinborough enjoys warm, dry summers with an average summer daytime temperature of 22.6°C. Winters are mild with an average daytime temperature of 11.3°C. Spring can bring strong North Westerly winds, a fact confirmed by the direction in which the trees all seem to lean. Autumn is characterised by warm days, cool nights and a riot of colour as the leaves on the vines and trees turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red. For more information click on wairarapanz.com The Train Journey The train journey to the Wairarapa is an attraction in itself, through the Rimutaka Tunnel, emerging to spectacular views across Lake Wairarapa to Palliser Bay and the Aorangi Ranges. Special Wairarapa excursion fares are available from Tranz Metro. Small planes and helicopters are readily available for an affordable and spectacular charter flight to a Wairarapa airfield or direct to your accommodation. Wairarapa Coach Lines run a bus service from Martinborough to Featherston rail which connects with the Wellington train service, click here to view their timetable. Accommodation Visitors to Wairarapa can choose from a huge range of accommodation - from the last word in luxury through to simple, comfortable stop-over. Enjoy a romantic weekend away in idyllic surroundings. Wake to the sounds of country at rustic retreats, charming b&b's, cosy cottage hideaways, vineyard and farm stays. Luxuriate in exclusive lodges, boutique or historic hotels. Find everything you need and more at a fully-serviced resort complex or a good-old fashioned kiwi campground is here in Martinborough.. Click here to view some accommodation links. Map of Martinborough Map of Wairarapa |
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