Carterton NZ

heart of the Wairarapa

Carterton
New Zealand

 Explore the great outdoors bush reserves, tramping tracks and cycle parks to experience the beauty the Wairarapa region has to offer first-hand. Discover colourful artists, resident crafters and magnificant musos. Visit our delectable eateries, food-innovators, artisans and brewers. Check out the second-hand shops, farmers’ market, retail gems and super service providers. Eclectic, quirky, friendly – it’s all part of the Carterton experience.

Carterton is an awesome community of creative people – inspired by our stunning region of mountains, forests, coast & big skies, and justly titled “Heart of the Wairarapa”. We thrive and work together here, all pieces of this unique community. We look forward to meeting you soon!

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Meet Our People

The people of Carterton are a crowd of "doers". Things happen here; we're not afraid of starting a venture, helping out on a project - or just to volunteer for the local footy sausage sizzle. Business owners and residents alike keep the wheels turning.

Discover The Region

Discover hidden gems not far from town: Fensham Reserve is just 5km north, Carter’s Reserve is on the outskirts of Gladstone; and Waiohine Gorge nestles in the Tararua Ranges. Hear birdsong, see our native forests and explore extensive tracks with friends and whanau.

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