• The Pinnacles some of the most amazing rock formations you will ever see!
  • Wineries
  • Beaches The gently sloping beach at Riversdale is four kilometres long. It’s a great place for surfing and swimming.
  • Seal Colony Seals, stunning walks, and the spiffiest lighthouse in the country – you’ll find them all at Cape Palliser
  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Gardens
  • Tararua Bush Walks from a short lakeside stroll to a multi-day tramp along the coast or in the bush-clad Tararua Ranges
  • National Wildlife Centre at Mount Bruce an unfenced sanctuary for native wildlife
  • Golf Course set against the foothills of the stunning Tararua Ranges offering an enjoyable yet stimulating golfing experience
  • Antique and Craft Shops
  • Adventure and Recreational Sports
  • Clareville Sports Complex Home to the Annual Wairarapa A&P Show and other sport and activities such as Wairarapa Hockey, Equestrian – Horse Events.