Summer in Martinborough (December, January, February)
Long hot days, with the grapes ripening on the vines. Leaves are plucked to let the sun in, then the nets go on to keep the birds out.
Bookings are essential for the Christmas and New Year period, Wellington Anniversary weekend and for the big events.
The winery concerts are increasingly popular, follow us on Facebook and we’ll let you know when concerts are announced and accommodation is available to book.
Christmas and New Year
What better time to get out of the city. Base yourself at Martinborough TOP 10 Holiday Park over the holiday season and you can enjoy all that the Wairarapa has to offer.
LaDeDa New Year's Festival
30 Dec to 1 Jan at Daisybank Farm, Dry River Road, Martinborough. See in the New Year at this R18 2 day festival.
Tauherenikau Races
Start the New Year with a country horse racing experience, 2nd Jan 2012, 10am to 5pm.
Meandering Vineyard Lunch
21st January 2012 from 10.30am to 5.30pm. Meet the winemakers and vineyard owners as you travel by bus to a number of vineyards with food, wine and entertainment at each stop.
Martinborough Fairs
Held on the first Saturday of February and March, these are the largest craft fairs in Australasia.
TK Day
Food, Wine & Music at Te Kairanga on the Sunday of Wellington Anniversary Weekend.
More FM Summer Vineyard Tour
5 February 2012, John Butler Trio, Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme, Annabel Fay. With the Martinborough Fair on the 4th Feb and Waitangi Day on the 6th this is going to be an amazing weekend in Martinborough.
The Winery Tour at Alana Estate
Gin Wigmore, The Mutton Birds and Avalanche City at Alana Estate on 25 February 2012.
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