Wellington International Airport 38 min
The Dowse Art Museum and Dowse Square (18 min)
Contemporary art is showcased at this free museum, which also offers a children's activity space. Lake Wairarapa (42 min)
Lake, wetland, and river Remutaka Cycle Trail (12 min) Harcourt Park (7 min) Queen Elizabeth Park (42 min)
Natural dunes recreation area with walking & cycling tracks, horse stables, picnic sites & swimming. Battle Hill Farm Forest Park (26 min)
Park and camping Maidstone Park (5 min) Silver Stream Railway (8 min) Paekakariki Escarpment Track (38 min) Belmont Regional Park (9 min)
Scenic green space with camping & picnic sites, plus trails for walking, cycling & horseback-riding. Remutaka Range (36 min)
Section of an alpine chain with a mountain pass renamed in 2015 to reflect its Maori history. Remutaka Rail Trail (17 min) Pakuratahi Forest (36 min) Kaitoke Regional Park (17 min)
Park and camping Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café (26 min)
Open-air animal farm & petting zoo with tractor rides, feedings & a rustic log cafe. | 
