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Wineries
of the Wairarapa
Region
The Wairarapa
Region is so close and yet so separated from Wellington, by the
hills of the Rimutaka Range. A scenic one hour drive, (or by rail
on the Tranz Metro), takes you to this area of historic villages
and vineyards. Featherston, Greytown, Carteron and Masterton and
of course Martinborough have an eclectic and historic mix of
architecture, places to eat, shop and stay.
Martinborough, with
its attactive town square, heralds itself as the hub of the wine
growing area, and is home to the recently completed Wine Centre. Here
you can sample the wines of the region, including the
internationally acclaimed Martinborough Pinot Noir.
A growers market
operates on Saturdays where the local growers and producers retail
their goods direct to the public.
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