Getting Here

  • Wairarapa is tucked amongst the Tararua and Rimutaka mountain ranges and the Pacific Ocean in the south eastern corner of the North Island.
  • It’s just an hour from Palmerston North Airport, Wellington International Airport and inter-island ferry connections.
  • A daily rail service links Wellington with the Wairarapa towns of Masterton, Carterton, Greytown and Featherston,connecting with local bus services to Martinborough.
  • Trains depart at intervals throughout weekdays with a limited weekend service. Call Metlink for bus and train information on 0800 801 700.
  • A new direct Air New Zealand service between Auckland and Masterton is now available - here is the schedule:
Departures and Arrivals Time Day
Masterton-Auckland 7.05am-8.20am Monday-Friday
Auckland-Masterton 6.30pm-7.45pm Sunday-Thursday
Auckland-Masterton 7.00pm-8.15pm Friday only
Masterton-Auckland 8.30pm-9.45pm Friday only