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- The town of Martinborough was founded back in 1881 by John Martin.
And that is where it gets the Martin in Martinborough!
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- Martinborough is best known for its boutique vineyards that are
spread throughout this area. Some are even walking distance from the
town square! And of course where you find great wine you will also find
great food. There are great takeaway shops around the town square, so
that all the family can enjoy the tasty delights this town has to
offer.
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- A unique way to get here from
Wellington
is by train. Tranzmetro run a weekend train service from Wellington
Station to Martinborough. The main town of the Wairarapa is
Masterton
about a 30 minute drive from Martinborough. If visiting this area in
October don't forget to see the
Gladstone
Scarecrow Festival - this is recommended as a great family day
out. Take a camera and a packed lunch, it is well worth the drive.
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- Other places to visit while you are here are the
Hutt Valley
and
Wellington.
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- If you are feeling a bit more energetic try the Rimutaka Incline
which is located a few kilometres outside
Upper
Hutt
on your way to Martinborough. This is a great walk or
mountain bike ride. Make sure you take a torch for the tunnels and
plenty of food and water. This is suitable for older children who have
the fitness for a full days walking or several hours biking. My husband
did the Incline with our then four year old son on the back of his bike and
said he would do it again.
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Things
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Martinborough
Wine Centre
- 6
Kitchener Street, Martinborough.
- Ph: 06 306
9040
- Web:
www.martinboroughwinecentre.co.nz
- Try the variety of wines available around
Martinborough here at the Wine Centre.
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McLeod's Quad
Adventures
- RD 2 Martinborough.
- Freephone 0508 478
237
- Web:
Mcleod's Quad
Bike Adventures
- Family fun for every one. To ride the quad bikes your
child must be aged 16 years or older. However younger members of
the family may accompany an adult on the bikes - recommended age
for this is 3 to 15 years.
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- Oasis Climbing
Wall, 2 Akura Road, Martinborough.
- Phone +64 6 378 8789
www.oasis.org.nz
Greytown
- Cobblestones Early
Settlers Museum, 169 Main Street, Greytown
- Phone +64 6 304 9687
www.cobblestonesmuseum.org.nz
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- For emergencies requiring
Police,
Fire or Ambulance - Dial 111
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- For non-emergencies:
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Police (Masterton)
- Phone:
378 6166
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Hospital (Masterton)
- Phone:
946 9800
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Doctors
- The Doctors, Masterton
- Phone: 370 0067
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Pharmacies
- The Chemist, Masterton
- Phone: 377 1296
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Links
www.wairarapanz.com
(tourist information)
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