Tourism set for booming season

Spring has sprung and so too has the Wairarapa events calendar, with an incredible line-up of festivals and experiences to welcome in the warmer months. 

With a drier, warmer summer in the forecasts and such an extensive and diverse events program in the region, Destination Wairarapa is confident of a stunning season for tourism.

Already the region has seen exceptional numbers attend the Carterton Daffodil Festival, Longbush Cottage Tulip Festival and World Space Week events, and this will only grow in November with the Wairarapa Garden Tour (4^th & 5th), Christmas at the Races at Tauherenikau(12th), 30 years of Toast Martinborough (19th) and Wings over Wairarapa (24^th – 26th).

Destination Wairarapa General Manager, Anna Nielson said Destination Wairarapa will continue to drive the extended weekend prospect into Wellington markets.

“Wellingtonians love coming to the Wairarapa and are always on the lookout for reasons to drop by – the wide range of events holds a lot of appeal and draws visitors to stay, eat, shop and explore.” “They also provide us with good images and stories to showcase all we have on offer here so close to Wellington,” Mrs Nielson said.

“The warmer months are our busiest time of year in the tourism industry and if the weather plays its part, we expect the summer ahead to be a show-stopper.”

A full events calendar can be found at https://wairarapanz.com/