South Wairarapa District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm river with dense trees on one side and a hilly landscape in the background.
A tall red and white lighthouse with a glass lantern room, surrounded by rocks and vegetation.
A wooden staircase leading to a red and white lighthouse on a rocky cliff.
A coastal landscape with rolling hills and a calm sea.
A coastal road curving through a mountainous landscape with a clear sky and a body of water in the distance.

Popular cities in South Wairarapa District

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against large boulders and a seal resting on the rocks.
Cape Palliser
Known for Monuments
Get away to Cape Palliser! Enjoy the monuments and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Cape Palliser Lighthouse
Rolling green hills, a clear blue sky, and scattered clouds.
Martinborough
Known for Wineries, Relaxing and Gardens
Escape to romantic Martinborough! Enjoy its wineries, gardens and countryside.
A panoramic view of rolling hills, a distant mountain range, and a small town nestled among the landscape.
Greytown
Known for Cafes, Spas and Luxury
Explore romantic Greytown: its cafes, wineries, gardens and more!
A boat on a calm river with a dock and a house in the background.
Lake Ferry
Check out Palliser Bay and Rimutaka Forest Park—just a couple of the sights around Lake Ferry.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
Head to sights like Remutaka Forest Park as you discover the local area in Ocean Beach.

Stay near popular South Wairarapa District attractions