Masterton district, Wellington, New Zealand

Places to visit near Masterton

Masterton is a town in Masterton district, Wellington, New Zealand, home to about 20,698 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 158 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 churches. The must-see places are Mount Holdsworth (28 km), Pukeamoamo / Mitre (31 km) and Featherston Military Training Camp (32 km).

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Masterton, Wellington
Masterton, Masterton district, Wellington, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Masterton at a glance

Location
Masterton district, Wellington, New Zealand
Population
about 20,698
Coordinates
40.9597° S, 175.6575° E
Places within 50 km
205 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Masterton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Masterton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Masterton

169 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Masterton. The closest is Fosters Hill (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Masterton

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Masterton. The closest is Russian Jack (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Masterton

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Masterton. The closest is The Hosking Garden (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Masterton

17 churches within 100 km of Masterton. The closest is Saint Patricks Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Masterton

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Masterton. The closest is Castlepoint Lighthouse (61 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Masterton

6 parks within 100 km of Masterton. The closest is Queen Elizabeth Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Masterton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Masterton
  2. 1 km Saint Patricks Catholic Church · church, Masterton
  3. 1 km Russian Jack · heritage site, Masterton
  4. 1 km Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History · museum, Masterton
  5. 1 km The Wool Shed - National Museum of Sheep and Shearing · museum, Masterton
  6. 1 km Māori Peace Monument · monument, Masterton
  7. 2 km Back to Masterton

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How to reach Masterton

    All places near Masterton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Masterton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints158169Fosters Hill (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1623Russian Jack (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1119The Hosking Garden (2 km)
    Churches917Saint Patricks Catholic Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast08Castlepoint Lighthouse (61 km)
    Parks16Queen Elizabeth Park (2 km)
    Museums45The Wool Shed - National Museum of Sheep and Shearing (2 km)
    Other attractions24A Memorial of Joseph Masters 'A Working Man' (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Henley Lake (3 km)
    Waterfalls22Fern Stream Waterfall (29 km)
    Treks02Putangirua Pinnacles (81 km)

    Masterton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Masterton?

    Saint Patricks Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Russian Jack (heritage site, about 2 km), Māori Peace Monument (monument, about 2 km), A Memorial of Joseph Masters 'A Working Man' (monument, about 2 km), The Wool Shed - National Museum of Sheep and Shearing (museum, about 2 km), Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History (museum, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Masterton?

    205 places on Spotwander: 158 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 churches, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Masterton?

    Fosters Hill, about 7 km by road; Te Ore Ore (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Masterton?

    Russian Jack, about 2 km by road; Māori Peace Monument (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Masterton?

    The Hosking Garden, about 2 km by road; Lowes Bush Scenic Reserve (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Masterton?

    Start in Masterton, visit Saint Patricks Catholic Church, then Russian Jack, then Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, then The Wool Shed - National Museum of Sheep and Shearing, then Māori Peace Monument, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Masterton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Masterton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Masterton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Masterton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.