Over the hills, and not so far away, a wine region you can see in a day
A popular weekend escape from Wellington, the Wairarapa is just over the hills from New Zealand’s capital. The drive takes you past rolling paddocks and farmhouses, into some of the country’s trendiest small towns. Here, Gorgonzola and pear pizzas take... more »
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"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step" - Lao Tzu
Though the smallest wine region in New Zealand, Wairarapa packs a big punch