Living in the Wairarapa

Located in the lower North Island, the Wairarapa is home to around 40,000 people.

Contained within our region are world-renowned vineyards, spectacular mountain and forest attractions, wild and remote coastal areas as well as beautiful unspoiled beaches, and burgeoning local industries.

Over summer, there is a series of cultural and sporting events which bring tourists and participants from all over New Zealand and beyond. The new Genesis Recreation Centre in Masterton contains indoor and outdoor pools, a hydro slide and an indoor stadium.

Some of the many benefits of making your home in the Wairarapa include:

  • A wide variety of outdoor opportunities including beaches, wilderness, mountains and bush, countryside, nature reserves, lakes and rivers
  • Clean air and fresh water, straight from the tap
  • The best of both worlds—a rural lifestyle with proximity to educational, cultural and entertainment facilties in Wellington (capital city)
  • A cheap cost of living, including very reasonably priced housing
  • Excellent schools, both boarding and day-pupil
  • An increasingly multinational community, with professionals on staff from all over the world, including the UK, South Africa, Sri Lanka, America, Malaysia, China, Canada, and Fiji.

To find out more about our fabulous region, check out the following links:

Click on this link to find out what New Zealand has to offer: www.purenz.com.