Masterton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Wellington Region, New Zealand
About Masterton
Masterton and nearby Greytown were established in 1854 by the Wairarapa Small Farms Association. The association was led by Joseph Masters, after whom the town is named. Masterton gained borough status in 1877, and the railway from Wellington arrived in November 1880. In 2021, the town was home to 21,800 people, with another 6,400 living in the surrounding rural areas.
Top Attractions in Masterton
Explore the best things to see and do in Masterton:
- ★Aratoi
- ★Golden Shears
- ★Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit
- ★Queen Elizabeth Park
- ★The Wool Shed, National Museum of Sheep and Shearing
- ★Wairarapa Balloon Festival
- ★Wings over Wairarapa
Where to Eat in Masterton
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Strada
- 🍴Lone Star Restaurant & Bar
- 🍴Mr Chips Takeaway
- 🍴Ten O'Clock Cookie Bakery Cafe
- 🍴The Farriers Bar & Eatery
Where to Stay in Masterton
- 🏨Acorn Estate Motel
- 🏨Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park
Masterton Travel Guide Sections
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