DIRECTORY
Centre Stage
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Centre Stage of New Zealand embraces a region that offers you the very best of the country. Made up of the Wairarapa, greater Wellington, the Cook Strait, Marlborough and Nelson, Centre Stage is a place of breathtaking diversity. A place where history, culture and natural wonder thrive alongside each other in amazing compactness.
From nationhood to natural heritage, nature's wonders, city excitement, wine and food and arts and culture to country retreats, at Centre Stage you'll quickly find whatever you seek, packed neatly and conveniently into a unique visiting experience.
Discover the nation's identity in the Capital, where heritage treasures like Parliament Buildings, the National Archives and Te Papa offer you a unique insight into the stories of our country. Or experience heritage of a more natural kind throughout a region blessed with an astonishing variety of natural wonders. From the famed Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson region, and Marlborough's jewel - the Queen Charlotte Sounds, to wildlife sanctuaries at Kapiti Island off the Kapiti Coast and Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre in the Wairarapa, you'll find awe-inspiring scenic beauty, native bush, birds and marine life in abundance.
For those more inclined to active thrills, the region offers plenty to get the adrenaline running. Take your pick from jet boating in the Wairarapa, horse-riding along the Kapiti Coast, or sea kayaking and diving around the Sounds or Abel Tasman National Park.
When it comes to wining and dining in style, you are well catered for at Centre Stage. Marlborough is home to world famous vineyards like Cloudy Bay and Montana, famous for their Sauvignon Blancs, and you'll discover the wine the world raves over in Martinborough Wine Village, in the Wairarapa, renowned for its international award-winning Pinot Noirs hailing from vineyards like Palliser Estate and Ata Rangi. Local seafood and shellfish are the specialty of the Nelson region while Wellington will woo you with more cafes and restaurants per capita than New York City.
If you're looking for drama and performance on your holiday, Centre Stage definitely won't disappoint. From performing arts, galleries and the splendid New Zealand International Festival of the Arts in the Capital, to wearable arts and craft work in Nelson, you'll quickly find an event, an artist and a venue to suit your taste and budget.
And after the excitement of the Capital, peace and solitude can be found throughout Centre Stage. From the rural retreat of the Wairarapa with its luxurious lodges, quaint bed and breakfasts and invigorating scenery, to authentic Kiwi homestays on the Kapiti Coast and Nelson, and relaxing lodges set amongst spectacular coastal scenery in the Marlborough Sounds. Taking time out in this slice of paradise is no hassle at all.
At Centre Stage, everything is so compact, and transport between places is so good, that you're always less than a day away from more astonishing highlights. This is definitely not a place to rush! Set aside as much time as you can, then take all the time you need to delve, roam, explore and relax in this exciting region.