Wairarapa
New Zealand's Pinot Noir heartland
The charming village of Martinborough sits at the heart of the Wairarapa, where a unique dry microclimate and gravelly soils produce Pinot Noir of world-class quality.
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What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from Martinborough
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What's Included
Traveler Reviews
From Wine Trails users
Based on 5 reviews
Martinborough is tiny but packed with character. The narration brought out layers of history I had no idea about. Each cellar door felt special.
We actually walked this one on a Saturday arvo. GPS triggered perfectly as we got close to each place. Such a good way to do it.
Charming region, tour matched the vibe perfectly. The Pinot stories were my favourite bit. Already planning Central Otago next.
Third time using Wine Trails, first time in Wairarapa. Consistently good experience across regions.
Really nice afternoon. We walked between most of the cellar doors which was perfect. Would be nice to have a lunch stop suggestion built in.
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Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
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Oraterra
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Le Grá
Wairarapa wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Wairarapa?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Wairarapa wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the Wairarapa wine trail?
The Wairarapa trail covers 30+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in Wairarapa?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in Wairarapa directly through the app as well.
How much does the Wairarapa self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Wairarapa is a one-time $19.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
Where does the Wairarapa wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from Martinborough, Wellington, Masterton, Greytown, and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.