Things you will love to do in Greytown this Wellington Anniversary Weekend 23-25th January
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.
Sidewalk Sale is back!
Greytown’s famous annual Sidewalk Sale is back once again this Anniversary Weekend. Find some great bargains in New Zealand's most beautiful boutique village. Do not miss your chance to swoop up some amazing bargains from some of the best boutique stores in the region. Happening all weekend long.
My Weekend is Booked
Fitting for a village known for its old-world charm, Mrs. Blackwell's Village Bookshop feels like stepping foot into a bookshop in a storybook. Blackwell's stocks a wide array of books, from arts and crafts to business, science to biographies.
Since opening in late 2020, Blackwell's has made headlines for having a queue of eager bookworm customers stretching out the front door, going to show the power of a good book is still going strong.
Summer is for Picnics
A picnic is one of the best ways to recharge over the weekend. Stop by The French Baker for authentic artisan pastries and bread baked in true French fashion. Then head over to Fresh Choice for the freshest deli salads and cold meats.
Greytown has many public green spaces to enjoy scattered throughout the village including Stella Bull Park, Soldier’s Memorial Park, including the fabulous playground. If you are planning to cycle the Woodside Rail Trail and picnic, include a visit to Blackwell & Sons, one of the world’s most beautiful bicycle stores on Main Street for all your cycling lifestyle essentials.
Alfresco Summer Dining
If a picnic isn’t your jam, all our wonderful eateries offer alfresco dining. Try The Offering for lunch in their dog-friendly courtyard or drinks on the iconic White Swan deck and watch the world go by.
Or how about grabbing a pint and experience the charm of one of New Zealand’s oldest hotel, The Greytown Hotel, then stay on and experience fine dining in their 1860 restaurant.
Alternatively, experience Pinocchio’s classic dishes and seasonal flavours in their sunny courtyard or the private relaxed courtyard at Cuckoo for a delicious stoned baked pizza. Whether it's fine dining you're after or just a quick bite for lunch, you are spoilt for choice.
Pamper yourself
Looking to pamper yourself this long weekend. Relax as you enter through the doors and prepare to indulge in the pampering you’ll get from advanced skincare and beauty treatments. Alluminus offer the full range; from waxing for both women and men, electrolysis, spray tanning, massage, eye, and body treatments, microdermabrasion, manicures, and pedicures, to a selection of facials.
We also highly recommend a visit to Shalari. Tina and her dedicated staff provide a personal bra fitting for each customer to remove the guesswork and help provide confidence in their everyday appearance.
Greytown’s first Fabric-a-Bracs
Saturday 23 january is Greytown’s first Fabric-a-Brac at the Greytown Town Hall. This community event is for makers, sewers, and crafters to de-stash. It is also a fundraiser for our region’s hospice. JET will have a table at Fabric-a-Brac with remnants and a huge pile of quilting cotton and vintage cuts. An event not to be missed.
There you have it, so much to see and do right here in Greytown. For accommodation, options visit our website. Greytown also offers free parking every day of the year. See you soon.