HONEYCOMB ROCK WALKING TRACK
- Wellington
​The Honeycomb Rock Walking track offers a six hour return walk which follows the coastline on a flat track, across farmland. The walk starts at Glenburn station and is on station land. If you would like to stay in this isolated place, there is a luxury lodge here. The track is so-called Honeycomb because of the cell-like weathering pattern which gives the rock a honeycomb appearance.
Location: Glenburn Station, 60km's east of Masterton.
Hours: 24
Price: free​
​BURNSIDE CHURCH - Pirinoa
The early settlers donated money to build this church which was dedicated in May 1875, and designed by John King of Masterton. Built by James Tweedale, the building is recognised by the Historic Places Trust.

Location: Pirinoa Road, Pirinoa.
Price: free
Hours: 10am-4pm daily for view, contact for sermon times through website.

Web: http://wn.anglican.org.nz/parishes___churches/wairarapa/burnside_pirinoa
GRETOWN TRAIL - Greytown
​​The Greytown Trail follows an old rail route and is a flat, fully fenced trail which runs from south Greytown to Woodside Station (on the Wellington to Wairarapa rail line). The trail is situated at the foot of the scenic Tararua mountains, and forms a 10km round trip through pastures, avenues of heritage oak trees, native plantings and tranquil picnic spots.
Location: Cotter St, Greytown
Hours: 24
Price: free
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GREYTOWN- Greytown
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Greytown was New Zealand's first planned inland town. It was bypassed by the railway and little development took place between 1920 and 1970. The town has many examples of colonial architecture set among trees which have resulted from a planting tradition from the first Arbor Day in 1890. In the late 19th century Greytown was the focus of Kotahitanga, the Maori parliament movement. The galleries, shops, B&B's and café's along the main street of Greytown are popular with 'Weekenders' from Wellington.

Location: Greytown
Price: free
Hours: 24
JOHN FENSHAM SANCTUARY - Carterton

​​The John Fensham Sanctuary for Native Trees and Birds is situated in Carrington and offers 19 hectares of regenerated forest and 9 hectares of primary bush with podocarps aging between 400 and 700 years old. The sanctuary offers a circuit track through the bush with an estimated time of 1hr. Its advisable to take the side track on the south-west which leads to a lookout with extensive views of the Wairarapa. There is also a picnic area so take a picnic. Detailed maps are supplied at the entrance.

Location: Cobden Road, Carrington, Carterton.
Hours: 24
Price: free​
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RIMUTAKA INCLINE - Sth Wairarapa
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The Rimutaka Incline (Rimutaka Cycle Trail) offers a walk from Kaitoke to Cross Creek which travels the original route of the first railway line. It will take you 4hrs and spans a distance of 16kms. The path offers two bridges and three
tunnels, so you'll need a torch. Whilst on the track you'll have the option to swim and picnic or camp overnight. The track is used for biking on the western side. There is a commercial guided walking tour available. Part of the Rimutaka Cycle Trail leads from the Hutt Valley over the incline and past Lake Wairarapa to Ocean Beach.
Location: Incline Rd, off state hghwy 2, Kaitoke. Cross Creek Rd, off Featherston Creek Rd, Featherston.
Price: free
Hours: 24
Web: http://www.historic.org.nz/TheRegister/RegisterSearch/RegisterResults.aspx?Rid=7511
Photograph courtesy Historic Places Trust
CARTER SCENIC RESERVE - Carterton
Carter Scenic Reserve is situated in Carterton and offers a small area of swamp forest which is one of the last remnants of how the Wairarapa once was. There is a short loop track called the Kahikatea Walk which goes around the reserve with a side track which leads to the Ruamahunga River.

Location: Off Gladstone Road, Carterton.
Price: free
Hours: 24
MARTINBOROUGH - Martinborough
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​Martinborough is famous for its vineyards and specialty wines. The area has become a favourite for weekending Wellingtonians. During November, Toast Martinborough is held in the area which is a major wine and food festival gathering thousands of locals & tourists. The town has many trendy cafes for you to endulge in and for those needing a swim on that hot day, which are frequent in summer, there is the river close by.
Location​: Other side of Wellington Harbour opposite Wellington waterfront.
Price: free
Hours: 24
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Photograph courtesy of martin sllva, www.newzealandphoto.info
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LAKE WAIRARAPA - Featherston
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​Lake Wairarapa is situated in Featherton and offers an expansive shallow lake which is more commonly frequented by kite-board & Wind surfers. The lake is not good for swimming. There is a picturesque area if you follow the gravel road to the left when entering, this is more commonly used for camping during the holiday months, there is no power available. From the car park at the end of Bell Street there is a track which allows you to climb through the bush in the Featherston Domain and get panoramic views of the Wairarapa including the Lake. It takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Location​: Bell St, Featherston
Hours: 24
Price: free
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Photograph courtesy of K1w1m0nk1e, wikipedia.