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Lined up to be the Chief Entertainment Officer for some younger people in your life these holidays? Check out theses great school holiday entertainment ideas in Greytown Village.

A wander through an orchard picking a basket of apples is a wonderful thing! Would you like to try it? Molewood Orchard in Greytown will be opening its gates to the public for Pick Your Own Apples this harvest season.

It’s that time of the year again where we do all the hard work and source that perfect gift for your beloved this Valentine’s Day. We are going straight for the classics, chocolate, romance, flowers and other special ideas all found right here in Greytown Village.

It's happening again, the annual shopping event of the year, our famous Greytown Sidewalk Sale! Wellington Anniversary Weekend Saturday 21st January 2023 10- 4pm – For one day only.

I’m sure like us you are in awe how fast the year has flown by and we are starting to brace ourselves for the festivities ahead.

The joy of spring is upon us and about time too! If gardening is your thing or you class yourself as a crazy plant lady here are some ‘bloomin’ lovely things found right here in Greytown.

Just like that we have jumped from our winter Festival of Christmas straight into an early spring. The very first blossom, daffodils and lambs have been spotted and even though we still have cool weather ahead of us, spring is definitely knocking at our door. Here are some lovely spring inspirational products and services from our beautiful stores right here in Greytown.

Come and be part of the Greytown Festival of Christmas this July, as we celebrate with a month-long programme of spectacular lights, Night Markets, workshops, events, Matariki activities, parties, food and family fun.

Mothers day is this Sunday, 8th May. Celebrate mum with some fantastic gift ideas found right here in Greytown Village.

Easter is upon us which means school holidays, a long weekend for all, traditionally warm autumn weather, lots of chocolate, relaxation with family and of course a visit to Greytown Village. We can’t wait to see you. Here are some ‘must dos’ in Greytown this Easter.

Like you, we can't believe it’s autumn already! But not to reminisce about the short summer past we are heading head first into our wonderful autumn season here in Greytown Village. Autumn evokes thoughts of snuggly jumpers, hot chocolate, crunchy fallen leaves, and cosy evenings.

It’s that time of the year again where we do all the hard work for you and let you know the best places to wine and dine and find that perfect gift for your beloved this Valentines Day right here in Greytown Village. We are going straight for the classics, chocolate, romantic dinner for two, flowers and other special ideas.

More and more people are discovering what makes Greytown so special. We understand the joy of slow living. Not in a sleepy rural town kind of way, but we know that doing things slowly and with purpose creates a reflectful life that brings joy. The benefits of enjoying the present moment and appreciating the small things are numerous and represent differently for each individual. Here in Greytown Village, some of our favourite retailers know exactly how to slow things down in their own unique way.

Dear Santa,

I have been an extremely good girl this year. I have worked very hard, paid my taxes and I have applied sunscreen every morning without any complaint.

What I would really really like for Christmas is the following in no particular order. I do ask that they be purchased from my favourite boutique stores in Greytown Village because shopping small this Christmas is very important to me.

We have noticed here in Greytown Village that you love to shop small and we would like to thank-you in advance for supporting our local small businesses this Christmas. Here in Greytown you will find some of the best boutique stores in New Zealand.

Spring is a perfect time to bring the family to Greytown Village for the school holidays. With longer days to enjoy, Greytown Village has loads of fantastic family friendly accommodation options, cafes and green spaces.

Matariki is an integral part of the celebrations during our Festival of Christmas this July. We’re marking the start of the Maori New Year with events that celebrate our cultural heritage brought to you by Greytown’s very own TiMaTa Collaborations.

Bring the family to Greytown this July and experience the most magical little Christmas Festival in New Zealand.

Greytown will be glowing like never before with an incredible programme of lights, decorations, and activities taking place for the entire month.

The Festival has all the hallmarks of a cosy Northern Hemisphere winter escape – with spectacular lighting displays right along our Main Street, interactive family activities, Night Markets, Matariki, Christmas parties, celebrations, and more. With free family activities taking place every day, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Here are our top picks that all the family will love.

Here in Greytown Village we welcome you and your K-9 companions with some of the best dog friendly accommodation, cafes, restaurants, and boutique shopping in New Zealand. We know that your canine friends are more than just a pet; they are part of the family so that is why Greytown is known as one of the most dog-friendly towns around.

Mother’s Day is on Sunday 9 May. Here are our top gift ideas found right here in Greytown, to thank your special mother figure this Mother's Day.

The most romantic day of the year, Valentine's Day is on Sunday 14th February. If you need help to organise the perfect day for your loved one, you will score huge points with any of these romantic ideas right here in Greytown.

Looking for a long weekend getaway or planning a day trip with the family? We have it all right here in Greytown.

Whether it is high-end fashion, one-off handcrafted treasures, fabulous food and wine or simply relaxed rural charm that takes your fancy, you are bound to find what you are looking for in our country village heaven. Greytown is only an hour from Wellington and is the ideal spot to relax, refresh, and escape the daily grind.

We have found some of Greytown’s ‘must do’s’ to experience with a loved one, the family, the girls, or maybe just to treat yourself this long weekend.

It is more important than ever to support local and small businesses this Christmas. Greytown Village has some of the best locally-owned boutique stores in the Wairarapa that offer a huge range of homewares, contemporary fashion, accessories and handmade exclusives.

Maybe you are stuck on gift ideas. Many of our cafes, restaurants, and boutique stores also offer gift vouchers.

Here are our top suggestions for gift ideas, this Christmas found right here in Greytown.

With Christmas looming and the promise of a glorious summer ahead, now is the time to book your accommodation here in Greytown Village. We have a variety of accommodation from stunning boutique experiences, luxury themed rooms to family-friendly motels.

Here are some of our best found right here in Greytown, perfect locations for exploring our village or adventures further afield in this glorious region.

2020 marks 10 years of Pūkaha’s much loved annual fundraiser – the Pūkaha Wairarapa Garden Tour. This two-day, self-drive garden tour features beautiful and unique gardens in South Wairarapa including Greytown Village. As always, the tour offers plenty of variety: gardens for small spaces, sustainable edibles, natives, ornamentals, rural homestead gardens, and urban courtyards. Pick your gardens and choose your route according to whatever tickles your gardening fancy. The tour offers at least 12 gardens to choose from.

Don’t forget dad this Father's Day, Sunday 6th September. He’s worth remembering, just think of all the pocket money he's forked out all those years, the classic dad jokes that are engrained in your memory, the sound advice that you took on while growing up.

Greytown Village is your one-stop place for that perfect treat for Dad. Here are our top picks for Dad found right here in Greytown.

Greytown Village is a beautiful place to visit during the Autumn months. The trees are changing colour, the temperature is comfortably mild and we have plenty of cosy boutique accommodation, inviting cafes and restaurants to enjoy the moment in. Our boutique stores cover the full range of designs from contemporary to classic looks in all the freshest new season designs and brands.

Here is our top shop stops in Greytown to help ease into the autumn weather change.