New Zealand

Getting to Wairarapa (Martinborough)

Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.

By Air

70 minutes drive to Wairarapa (Martinborough)

Airlines serving this airport:

Air New ZealandJetstar

Good

Station

Featherston (Wairarapa Line)

From the Capital

1h Wairarapa Line train from Wellington to Featherston; then 15min drive to Martinborough

Recommended:Yes

Driving side:left

Car gives most flexibility; train + bike is also a popular option

Rideshare

Very limited

Public Transit

Wairarapa Line train to Featherston; limited buses

Bike Rental

Available

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Drive on the LEFT
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The Rimutaka Hill Road from Wellington has sharp bends — drive carefully
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Martinborough village is tiny and walkable — most cellar doors within cycling distance
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Wine and food festivals draw big crowds from Wellington

Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide

Half day – full dayExpert-led cellar tours

Guided tastings at top wineries in Wairarapa (Martinborough) with an expert sommelier.

2–4 hoursLocal produce & pairings

Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Wairarapa (Martinborough).

Full daySmall-group, expert guide

Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Wairarapa (Martinborough).

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