Carrington Estate

Carrington Estate

Carrington Farm dominated North Carterton stretching from the town to the foothills, with some 6000 acres. It's history began in the 1870's when the Eagle family established a store on the main road. This was purchased by the reverend William Booth who had emigrated from England and proceeded to establish a sawmilling business close by.

He was a successful and prominent citizen and he created a grand homestead which he named after Lord Carrington with whom he had an earlier association in England.

This grand homestead, with it's extensive gardens which were laid out in 1912 by renowned landscape architect Alfred Buxton, is today a landmark in the Carterton region.

Much of the land was acquired by the New Zealand Goverment for returned soldiers resettlement and this remaining land is the final opportunity to share in this historic precinct.

Carterton

Originally known as Three Mile Bush and was founded in 1857 as a base for men working the road between Greytown and Masterton.

Carterton today is a bustling rural town situated an hour and fifteen minutes drive from New Zealand's capital citty, Wellington. Due to its close proximity to the capital, its beautiful unspoilt landscape and friendly inhabitants, Carterton has become a popular place to live. It has interesting antique and craft shops, great eateries and a burgeoning wine undustry that attracts many visitors

Now styled as the "Daffodil Capital of New Zealand" after the popluar spring festival, where since the 1920's people have flocked to pick daffodils galore from a large flower packed field at Gladstone.

Grape growing in the district is thriving at Taratahi and Gladstone. Enjoy easy access for outdoor adventures to the Waiohine Gorge or Tararua Forrest Park. At night select from the many cafes with their gourmet delights.

Wairarapa

Bordered by the Tararua Ranges and the Pacific Ocean the Wairarapa is an advernure playground that caters for all tastes. Known for it's languid summers, the Wairarapa provides a relaxing breakaway from the pressures of urban life.

For a lifestyle you have always dreamed of, Wairarapa is the place for you.