Wellington & Southern North Island
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Fast Facts
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Couples will love: Exploring the wine region of Wairarapa - with a fast gaining reputation for premium wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc varieties.
Climate: A largely temperate climate. While the far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10 C in winter, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunshine.
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Romantic accommodation, honeymoons & holidays Wellington & Southern North Island
This area is based around State Highway 1 where it descends from the volcanic plateau to Wellington, west of the main ranges. The Wellington Region includes Wellington City and the south-western portion of the North Island.
Wellington, New Zealand's capital, is a superbly compact city, set on the shores of a deep harbour and surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of wooded hills. It is New Zealand's trendy weekend destination and has the most vibrant entertainment district in the country, where you can find some of the best bars, cafes, restaurants and theatres. Wellington boasts an eclectic mix of shops.
With around 400 cafes and restaurants, Wellington's inner city has the highest concentration of eating establishments in New Zealand, earning it the tag 'cafe capital of New Zealand'.
The Wairarapa region is situated on the south-eastern part of the North Island, about 60km north east of Wellington City.The Wairarapa area is a rich sheep-farming district with more than 100 farm and home stays located in idyllic countryside. The region, especially Martinborough, is fast gaining a reputation for premium wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc varieties.
Greytown, one of the smaller Wairarapa towns, has a main street comprising mostly wooden Victorian-style buildings, many of which are now cafes and specialty shops selling antiques and gifts. About 20km north of the main centre of Masterton is Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, where rare and endangered birds and other species are studied and bred.
Both of these destinations offer couples an abundance of cosy and romantic accommodation perfect for weekend getaways, short breaks or longer honeymoons and holidays.
Browse our travel specialists below for accommodation and holiday options (including honeymoon packages & holiday special offers).
 BriarwoodBoutique, luxurious Greytown accommodation for lovers of fine food. NZ Historic Places Trust Building architecturally renovated to provide new Apartment style suites combining a perfect balance between Urban Chic & Victorian Elegance. Situated at the northern end of historic Main Street,... Learn more...  Mount VictoriaCatering for the discerning traveller, we are a luxuriously renovated, centrally heated Edwardian villa located in the heart of Wellington. Gourmet breakfasts are included in the tariff as well as pre-dinner drinks and canapés prior to dining at any one of the many restaurants and cafes nearby.... Learn more... |
