Wellington and the Wairarapa: Places to Explore
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Around Masterton
State Highway 2 strings together a handful of eye-catching small towns on its way north past the Rimutakas.... Read more
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Martinborough
The pleasant town of Martinborough embodies the changes that have taken place in the Wairarapa as a result of the burgeoning wine industry. The town gets its name from its founder, John Martin, who, in... Read more
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Palliser Bay and Cape Palliser
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Wellington
Wellington, the seat of government since 1865, is between the sea and towering hillsides that form a natural arena with the harbor as the stage. The ferries carve patterns on the green water while preening... Read more
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