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Martinborough Village - ‘Let us show you the magic of our special town’

🌿 Welcome to Martinborough Village 🌿
Discover the heart of the Wairarapa! 🍷 Known for our world-class wines, charming streets, boutique shopping, and friendly community, Martinborough is the perfect destination to explore, sip, and stay awhile. Martinborough village lies in the beautiful South Wairarapa, offering a range of unique lifestyles from vineyards to olive groves, cafés, beauty therapy, r

estaurants, hotels, cinema & gorgeous boutique retail shopping, This page is a showcase of the best Martinborough has on offer, come visit this beautiful town soon & discover the hidden treasures it holds!

29/04/2026

✨ Event Spotlight: Palliser Kitchen Turns One! 🍷

Martinborough Village is the place to be on Friday 29 May as Palliser Estate celebrates the first birthday of Palliser Kitchen in delicious style. 🎂

🎟️ Tickets: $75 + booking fee

From 4:30pm – 9:30pm (and maybe a little later… if the dance floor calls 😉), enjoy an evening of:
🍽️ Seasonal relaxed walk‑and‑fork / canapé style bites by resident ‘Chiwi’ Chef Norka Mella-Munoz
🥂 A complimentary glass of Palliser bubbles on arrival
🎶 DJ beats to keep the vibe flowing (and your feet moving)
🍷 A curated selection of wines, plus beers & non-alcoholic options available

Expect bold winter flavours, great company, and a relaxed, social atmosphere in the heart of the village.

Celebrate a year of incredible food, raise a glass to what’s ahead, and don’t forget those dancing shoes 💃🕺

👉 Find out more & grab your tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/palliser-kitchen-first-birthday-party/wairarapa

28/04/2026

🍇 Martinborough Round the Vines 2026 is calling! 🍷

📅 31 October 2026
🏃‍♀️ 10km & 21km run or walk through Martinborough’s stunning vineyards
✨ Early Bird tickets are still available – get in quick before prices go up!

💛 All proceeds go to Martinborough School, so you’re supporting a great local cause while having an unforgettable day.

🛏️ Make a weekend of it — book your accommodation early as places fill fast!

👉 Find out more & grab your tickets: https://www.roundthevines.org.nz/

24/04/2026

🌿 What’s On in Martinborough This Weekend 🌿

A meaningful and vibrant long weekend ahead in the village 👇

🌺 ANZAC Day Service – Saturday 25 April
Join the community to honour ANZAC Day.
Gather outside Pain & Kershaw at 5.45am, with the parade stepping off at 6am to Memorial Square for a Service of Remembrance.
The parade will then continue to the Town Hall on Texas Street, where Rural Women New Zealand will be serving refreshments — a special time to come together and reflect.

🎹 Runholder – Friday 24 April
Shaun Preston live with a three-course dinner & acoustic set ✨

🍻 Martinborough Brewery – All Weekend
Saturday: Food trucks, cocktails, barber & tattoo artist
Sunday: Food trucks + live music 🎶
Cold beers, local wines & good vibes all weekend 🍻

⛳ Golf Club – Sunday from 10am
Grand Golf & Family Fun Day — fun for all ages!

💛 See you in the village!

20/04/2026

🌟 Business Spotlight: Bell St Early Learning Centre 🌟

Bell St ELC has spaces available now for tamariki aged 0–5 💛

A nurturing, inclusive space where children learn through play, connection, and rich experiences. With caring, experienced teachers, great ratios, and a beautiful, homely environment, Bell St is a place where little ones can truly thrive.

📣 Enrolments are open – limited spaces available!
📍 14 Kitchener St, Martinborough
📞 0274 526 504
📧 ana@bellst.co.nz

01/04/2026

🐣🌸 What’s On This Easter in Martinborough Village 🌸🐣

A beautiful (and busy!) long weekend is ahead — here’s what’s happening:

🎈 Wairarapa Balloon Festival
Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr
Hot air balloons lifting off across the region each morning (weather permitting).

🍽️ Friday Feed-up at the Pukemanu
Fri 3 Apr, 5:30–6:30pm

🍷 Discover Te Muna – Behind the Scenes
Sat 4 Apr, 9:30am–5:30pm

🛍️ Martinborough Community Market
Sat 4 & Sun 5 Apr, 10am–3pm

🍻 Martinborough Brewery
Food trucks all weekend + live music Saturday

🎨 Giant Crepe Wallflower Workshop
Mon 6 Apr, 10am–12:30pm

👉 Plan ahead! Martinborough is expected to be buzzing this weekend, so we recommend booking ahead where possible and checking directly with businesses for their Easter trading hours.

Make the most of it and enjoy everything the village has to offer 💛

29/03/2026

🚴‍♂️🌿 Martinborough Skyline Challenge 2026 🌿🏃‍♀️

Are you ready to take on the Skyline Challenge?

📅 Saturday 11 April
📍 Set across the stunning private hill farmland of Huangarua & Puruatanga farms in Martinborough Wine Village

Whether you’re into mountain biking, cross-country running, or a scenic walk, this family-friendly event has something for everyone — with multiple course options to suit all levels.

👧🧒 Kids can get involved too, with FREE 3km & 11km ride/run options for those aged 11 and under!

✨ Best of all, it's a community fundraising event by The Martinborough Lions, and all proceeds go to the South Wairarapa Meals on Wheels Service, supporting our local community.

🎫 Tickets are on sale now — don’t miss out!
https://skylinechallenge.co.nz/

25/03/2026

🌿🍷 What’s on in Martinborough this weekend 🍷🌿

Friday
✨ No Menu Night – Colombo
🕠 5:30–9:00pm | 107 Todds Rd

Saturday
🛍 Kids Preloved Pop-Up Market
🕘 9:00am–12:00pm | Town Hall

🌱 Wairarapa Autumn Plant Fair
🕘 9:00am–3:00pm (last entry 2:30pm)
📍 Carterton & Longbush

🕯 Easter Wreath or Candle Workshop
🕚 11:00am–1:00pm | Martinborough Square

🍇 Summer Saturdays by the Vines
🕐 1:00–4:00pm | Margrain Vineyard

Perfect mix of markets, plants, creativity & wine 🍂✨
Tag your weekend crew 👇

24/03/2026

✨ Business Spotlight: Smart Hub Martinborough ✨

Looking for a productive place to work without leaving town? Smart Hub Martinborough offers a modern co-working space right in the heart of the village.

With high-speed internet, meeting rooms, and flexible workspace options, it’s perfect for remote workers, business owners, or anyone needing a change of scene. More than just a workspace, it’s a welcoming community where you can connect and collaborate.

And with fuel prices on the rise, why travel out of town? Work local, stay local, and enjoy everything Martinborough has to offer just steps away.

💻 Work smarter. hello@smarthubnz.co.nz
📍 Stay local. www.smarthubnz.co.nz
📲 Call today. 027 278 7463

19/03/2026

✨ What’s On This Weekend in Martinborough ✨

Here’s what’s happening in the village 🍷👇

FRIDAY
🍷 Friday Night Markets | Luna Estate | 4–8pm
🌅 Palliser Sunset Fridays | Palliser Estate | 5–9pm

SATURDAY
🍸 Summer Saturdays | The Runholder | from 2pm
🎶 Acoustic Vibes with Geoff | Cambridge Road Vineyard | 3:30pm
🍺 End of Summer Bash | Martinborough Brewery | Sat 21 March

💫 Plus, make the most of Martinborough:
🍇 Cellar doors & harvest season tastings
🍽️ Great food + casual live music
🚴‍♀️ Cycle the wine trail
🌌 Stargazing in our Dark Sky Reserve

🎟 Coming Up (Book Early!)
Discover Te Muna (4 April)
Giant Crêpe Wallflower (6 April)

12/03/2026

🌿 What’s On in Martinborough This Weekend 🍷

🐰 New in Martinborough – Rabbit by Coney Wines
📍 23 Huangarua Road
🕚 Open Sat & Sun | 11am – 4pm

The newest addition to the Martinborough wine scene! A relaxed, garden-style cellar door with festival vibes, wines with the winemaker, and tasty bites from 3 Little Words. No bookings — just turn up and enjoy.

🏍 Indian Motorcycle Riders
A Indian Motorcycle Riders rally group, will be stopping by Martinborough Memorial Square for a quick leg stretch and photo on their way to Masterton — give them a warm Martinborough welcome if you’re nearby!
Saturday 14 March | 11:45am – 12:15pm

🎶 Summer Saturdays with Capt. D
📍 Margrain Vineyard
🗓 Sat 14 March | 1pm – 4pm

🎸 Live Music with Steve Carlin
📍 Moy Hall Wines
🗓 Sat 14 March | 1pm – 4pm

🍸 Summer Saturdays with Lighthouse Gin
📍 The Runholder
🗓 Sat 14 March | 2pm-7pm

🖼 Giant Crepe Wallflower Exhibition
📍 Ventana Art Space
🗓 Sat 14 March | 10am

🌈 And our neighbours over in Featherston are celebrating their Annual Pride Festival weekend — a great chance to show some love and support while enjoying everything the Wairarapa has to offer.

See you around the village this weekend ☀️

05/03/2026

🎪 What’s On in Martinborough This Weekend 🎪

It’s one of the biggest weekends of the year in Martinborough with the iconic Martinborough Fair returning to the village. Organised by the South Wairarapa Rotary Club, the fair brings thousands of visitors to town and helps raise funds that go straight back into local community projects. If you’re in the region, it’s a must-visit!

⭐ Martinborough Fair
📍 Martinborough Square
🗓 Saturday 7 March | ⏰ 8:00am – 4:00pm
Run by the South Wairarapa Rotary Club, the Martinborough Fair is one of New Zealand’s most famous country fairs. Expect hundreds of stalls, amazing food, crafts, fashion, artisan goods and entertainment throughout the village. It’s a fantastic day out while supporting the local community.

Here are a few more events happening around Martinborough this weekend:

🌙 Friday Night Markets
📍 Luna Estate, Puruatanga Rd
🗓 Friday 6 March | ⏰ 4:00pm
🗓 Friday 20 March | ⏰ 4:00pm
Enjoy local food, artisan stalls, live music and a relaxed evening atmosphere at Luna Estate.

🎉 Waimeha Summer Party 2026 - SOLDOUT
📍 Waimeha Camping Village, 2805 Cape Palliser Rd
🗓 Friday 6 March – Saturday 7 March
A lively summer party by the coast with great music, good company and summer vibes.

🍝 Italian Food & Natural Wines
📍 Cambridge Road Vineyard, 32 Cambridge Rd
🗓 Saturday 7 March | ⏰ 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Settle in for delicious Italian food paired with Cambridge Road’s natural wines.

🍸 Summer Saturdays with Lighthouse Gin
📍 The Runholder, 89 Martins Rd
🗓 Saturday 7 March | ⏰ 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Enjoy Lighthouse Gin cocktails, music and a relaxed afternoon at The Runholder.

Plan a day (or the whole weekend!) in Martinborough and experience the markets, food, wine and community spirit that make the village so special. 🍷

26/02/2026

🌾 Business Spotlight: Tironui Farm & Wedding Venue 💍

Looking for a stunning rural venue just minutes from the heart of Martinborough?
Tironui Farm & Wedding Venue offers breathtaking rolling hills, lush farmland and expansive Wairarapa views, making it a magical spot for weddings and special celebrations.

✨ With a spacious barn-style reception area, ceremony lawn and on-site accommodation, Tironui blends rustic charm with modern convenience — perfect for intimate gatherings or large celebrations alike.

📸 The property also boasts multiple beautiful photo locations (inside or under the stars!) so couples can capture unforgettable moments throughout the day.

📞 For bookings or enquiries, contact Jenny on 027 388 7869 or email info@tironuifarm.co.nz https://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/tironui-farm-and-wedding-venue/

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