Recognised as the birthplace of the Wairarapa Lake Ferry has hosted travellers from earliest times. It was here that Pastoral Farmers drove their stock to establish the first sheep farm in N.Z.

Today although so close to our Capital City the environment is still remote and unspoiled with a rugged beauty which is appealing be it in a wild southerly storm or on a breathlessly sunny day.

Other local attractions include diving, canoeing, hunting, seal colony, tramping, wine trails, glow worm caves, quad bikes, fishing charters, horse-riding and farm visits. We'll help you plan group activities and make bookings.

Facilities include cabins, tourist flats with room service breakfast available, tent and powered sites, dairy, kitchen facilities, showers, TV, laundry.

Wine and dine in unsurpassed scenic beauty from a menu that specialises in fresh seafood and the best of Martinborough wines.

Comfortable accommodation, including backpackers, available.