An Evening with Don Wilson - New Zealand Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Don continues to entertain audiences throughout the Wellington region with a versatile repertoire spanning acoustic favourites to high-energy rock classics - music for audiences of all generations.
Event details:
- Date: Friday, 11th September 2026
- Time: 7:30pm
- Venue: South Wairarapa Workingmen's Club, Greytown
- Suitable for: All ages
Daffodil Festival Flyer 2026
Sunday, 13th September 2026 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Travel on a heritage train through the Wairarapa, an affordable and relaxing outing for all!
Carterton’s Daffodil Festival in the early Spring creates a great day out for the whole family! Thanks to our longstanding relationship with the Carterton Railway Museum, we’ve been able to give Wairarapa locals the opportunity to travel onboard this special annual train, with the support of the Carterton District Council, and the Wairarapa Times-Age.
Tickets are available for a short heritage train excursion between Carterton and Masterton and return.
This year we have some exciting options for those who travel to also take part in the Daffodil Festival at Carterton.
Choose between:
Option 1 – Travel between Carterton & Masterton in both directions on our heritage train. Approx. 1hr 30min layover at Masterton Station
Book Option 1 Here!
Option 2 – Travel by train from Carterton to Masterton, and then immediately jump on a Shuttle Bus back to Carterton to explore the Daffodil Festival. Train departs Carterton at 10:30 and bus departs Masterton at 11:15am approx
Book Option 2 Here!
Please be at your boarding station minimum 10 minutes prior ready to roll, with your tickets, carriage number and seating allocations at the ready.
Fares
General Admission – $28.50
Family (2A 2C) – $100
Infant – Free
Prior booking is essential, this is an annual sell out event!
Shuttle buses will run from the town centre to the daffodil fields. The fields are not suitable for walkers or wheelchairs due to uneven grounds.
For further information on this year’s full Daffodil Festival programme - click here
Event details
- Date: Sunday, 13th September 2026
- Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Venue: Carterton
- Suitable for: All ages
Wairarapa Art Trail
26th & 27th September 2026
Start your trail at Greytown Art Gallery, featuring 17 artists, including Rebecca Kempton, winner of the 2025 NZIPP New Zealand Professional Landscape Creative Photographer of the Year.
Explore the Wairarapa over one incredibly arty weekend.
Our Wee Hint: Make a weekend of it
Visiting the Wairarapa from Wellington? Avoid the traffic over the Remutakas and make a weekend of it by staying with us at ASURE Oak Estate Motor Lodge in Greytown.
Enjoy some time exploring Greytown, a good night's sleep, and an easy drive to Carterton for both events. And if you're staying a little longer, we have some pretty good discounts to make it even more tempting.
Carterton Film Society – Monthly Movie Night
The last Friday of every month (except December)
Looking for something a little different during your stay in the Wairarapa? The Carterton Film Society hosts a monthly movie night on the last Friday of every month (except December), screening a carefully selected programme of acclaimed art-house and independent films from around the world.
Friday, 25 September 2026 | 7:30pm
Age of Panic
Sunset’s September film is Justine Triet’s frantic farce Age of Panic – a couple’s custody battle unfolds against the tumultuous, hotly contested 2012 French presidential election, pitting right-winger Nicolas Sarkozy against socialist Francois Hollande.
Screenings are held in the Rangatahi Hub at the Carterton Events Centre, with doors opening at 7.00 pm. Arrive early to enjoy a complimentary cuppa, delicious cake or snacks (including gluten-free options), and a chance to chat with fellow movie lovers before the film begins at 7.30 pm.
The Carterton Film Society is part of the New Zealand Federation of Film Societies and is run entirely by local volunteers. Throughout the year they showcase an impressive range of international films, documentaries, classics and award-winning features that you won't usually find in mainstream cinemas.
As the society operates under non-commercial screening rights, attendance is available to members only. If you're planning to visit the Wairarapa regularly, annual memberships offer excellent value, with a full-year option or a convenient three-film sampler membership available.
If your visit happens to coincide with the last Friday of the month, it's a wonderful way to spend an evening and experience another side of the Wairarapa's vibrant arts and culture scene.
Or, if you're looking for a reason to get away, why not plan a weekend around movie night? Stay at ASURE Oak Estate Motor Lodge in nearby Greytown and spend your days exploring charming cafés, boutique shops, vineyards and local attractions after enjoying an evening of world-class cinema in Carterton.
Better still, check out our Pick Your Deal page before you book - you may be able to score a discount on your stay, making your Wairarapa getaway even better value.
Experience Deluxe Greytown
Sale On Now
If you enjoy discovering unique boutiques, Deluxe Greytown is well worth a visit.
Visit John and his team at Deluxe and take advantage of this opportunity to pick up quality fashion, stylish homewares, furniture and thoughtful gifts at great prices.
Located in the heart of Greytown's historic shopping precinct, Deluxe showcases a carefully curated collection of women's and men's clothing, beautiful home décor, furniture and accessories from leading New Zealand and international brands.
Whether you're treating yourself to a wardrobe refresh, searching for the perfect gift or simply enjoying a leisurely browse through one of Greytown's favourite stores, now is a great time to visit.
Staying at ASURE Oak Estate Motor Lodge means you're just a few minutes from Greytown's boutique shopping, cafés and galleries, making it easy to spend a relaxing day exploring everything the village has to offer.
The sale is on now, so be sure to call into Deluxe Greytown while you're in town and discover the latest offers and collections.
Stonehenge Aotearoa
Check Out What's On
Looking for something a little different during your stay in the Wairarapa?
Keep informed with what is going on at Stonehenge Aotearoa Book ahead and get your accommodation sorted.
Don't forget to check out our great accommodation deals as well.
Upcoming Events:
- Spring Equinox - 23rd September
- Star of Bethlehem Summer Solstice - 22nd December
Advance booking is recommended. Book Direct for the best price
Discover Greytown Through Geocaching
Looking for a fun, inexpensive activity that the whole family can enjoy? Why not give geocaching a try?
Often described as a modern-day treasure hunt, geocaching uses GPS technology to help participants locate hidden containers, known as geocaches. Using nothing more than your smartphone or a GPS device, you can follow clues and search for caches hidden in interesting locations.
What began as a small hobby in 2000 has grown into a worldwide activity enjoyed by millions of people. It's a fantastic way to explore somewhere new, discover places you might otherwise overlook and spend some time outdoors.
Greytown is an excellent place to get started, with more than 80 geocaches hidden within a 5km radius. There's even one hidden just a short distance from ASURE Oak Estate Motor Lodge, and we often spot visitors searching for it. If you're planning a walk or bike ride along the trail, you'll also discover several caches along the way, making geocaching a great excuse to slow down and explore.
The best part? Getting started is completely free. Simply create an account, download the app and begin your own treasure-hunting adventure.
Find out more and download the App at Geocaching.com.