Secrets of the Wairarapa: a spectacular road trip full of hidden gems
BROOK SABIN Most people know the Wairarapa as wine country; but we get off the beaten track to discover a series of stunning hidden gems. Most of us know the Wairarapa as wine country, with the little village of Martinborough – surrounded by vines – New Zealand's slice of Burgundy. But on a recent trip, I went beyond the vineyards and found the Wairarapa is one of the country's most exciting, and often underrated regions. It has quaint little towns, a new adults-only escape and a dramatic road trip into Lord of the Rings country. Here are four unexpected journeys I found myself on.
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