Wellingotn airport is little over one hour drive. From Wellington aiport
there are regular flights to all the main centres in New Zealand . Small
planes and helicopters are readily available forr charter flight to a Wairarapa
airfield or direct to your accommodation.
Coach:
Several companies offer a range of scheduled services to and from the region.
Backpacker
buses also stop off in the region.
Self Drive:
State Highway 2 links Wairarapa to Wellington. Take your time on a 60-minute
scenic drive through the Rimutaka Mountain Pass.
Drive Times:
Featherston to Wellington 1 hours
Greytown to Wellington 1 hour 10 minutes
Carterton to Wellington 1 hour 18 minutes
Martinborough to Wellington 1 hour 15 minutes
Masterton to Wellington 1 hour 35 minutes
Castlepoint to Wellington 2 hours 35 minutes
Rail:
The train journey to from Wellington to Wairarapa is an attraction in itself,
through the Rimutaka Tunnel, emerging to panoramic views across Lake Wairarapa
to Palliser Bay and the Aorangi Ranges. Special Wairarapa excursion fares
are available.
Getting To & From the Wairarapa
