The Wairarapa
On the highway just north of Carterton, this excellent little bakery-cafe makes famously good sourdough bread, lamb-cutlet pies, steak sandwiches and…
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The Wairarapa
Odd name aside, there's much to love about this upmarket but relaxed little restaurant. Expect modern, produce-led country dishes such as pulled lamb with…
The Wairarapa
The ecofriendly sentiments in Avatar weren't an aberration for director James Cameron: the Wairarapa local is a committed vegan, and this health-food…
The Wairarapa
A neat, red iron-clad house on the main street, Saluté plates up fab tapas – saucy, succulent, crisp, charred and fried, with lashings of olive oil and…
The Wairarapa
A perennial local favourite, this airy Italian cafe has a sunny courtyard, great coffee and happy staff (always a good sign). Tasty, home-cooked food…
The Wairarapa
After a hard day's wine tasting, work your way into a quiet beer at this handsome 1882 pub. Most of the space is given over to diners, though, under the…
The Wairarapa
Gladstone, 18km south of Masterton, is less a town, more a state of mind. There’s very little here except a handful of vineyards and this classic old…
The Wairarapa
Housed in a 1920s cottage abutting the Cobblestone Museum, Schoc sells a wide range of truffles in unusual flavours (mango cardamom, pinot noir, caramel…
The Wairarapa
Buttery croissants, tempting tarts and authentic breads – this artisan bakery is le real McCoy. Grab and go from the cabinet, or tuck into a ham-and…
The Wairarapa
'The heart of Martinborough' might be overstating things just a little, but this busy, central cafe is undoubtedly popular, serving eggy breakfasts, big…
The Wairarapa
'Ten CC' delivers beaut baking, scrumptious pies, simple sandwiches, gelato and cookies (of course). Take away or sit down with a decent cup of coffee or…