Wellington International Airport 37 min
Maidstone Park (7 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. Remutaka Range (39 min)
Section of an alpine chain with a mountain pass renamed in 2015 to reflect its Maori history. Remutaka Cycle Trail (15 min) Harcourt Park (11 min) Lake Wairarapa (45 min)
Lake, wetland, and river Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café (30 min)
Open-air animal farm & petting zoo with tractor rides, feedings & a rustic log cafe. Kaitoke Regional Park (20 min)
Park and camping Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 26)
Harbor and penguins Paekakariki Escarpment Track (38 min) Pakuratahi Forest (39 min) Remutaka Rail Trail (20 min) Battle Hill Farm Forest Park (25 min)
Park and camping Belmont Regional Park (9 min)
Scenic green space with camping & picnic sites, plus trails for walking, cycling & horseback-riding. Silver Stream Railway (6 min) | 
