"Last Post, First Light" ANZAC Remembrance Package

Experience a meaningful long weekend in Martinborough’s historic heart

This ANZAC weekend, take time to pause, remember, and connect with people and places that matter. Stay at Brackenridge in beautiful Martinborough, where a welcoming community, rich history, and wide‑open landscapes create the perfect setting for a thoughtful escape.

A Warm Welcome with a Taste of Tradition

Every cottage and studio stay includes a complimentary welcome pack of locally baked artisan ANZAC biscuits—a small, heartfelt tribute to the courage and resilience of those who served. Enjoy them with a cup of tea on your deck as the morning light settles over the countryside.

Honour the Day in an Historic Village

Martinborough is one of New Zealand’s most charming heritage villages, centred on a square famously laid out in the shape of the Union Jack. Join locals at the dawn service, a moving ceremony in an intimate setting where remembrance feels personal and sincere. Afterwards, stroll quiet streets, visit welcoming cafés, and share stories with fellow travellers.

This is ANZAC Day as it was meant to be experienced—simple, respectful, and memorable.

Explore the Best of South Wairarapa

Turn remembrance into renewal with a long weekend of discovery:

• World‑class wineries within cycling distance of Brackenridge
• The wild, windswept southern coast at Cape Palliser and Ngāwī
• Vast dark skies perfect for stargazing after dinner
• Exceptional restaurants and artisan producers
• Scenic country drives through rolling farmland and vineyards.

From peaceful vineyard walks to dramatic coastal views, South Wairarapa offers space to breathe and reconnect.

Visiting from Australia? Take advantage of Tourism New Zealand’s NZ Classic Wine Trail promotion and have favourite wines shipped home for free.

ANZAC Weekend Special – Limited Time

Stay a little longer and enjoy more of the region:
Stay 2 nights, get 50% off the third night
Available in our spacious two‑bedroom cottages and studio accommodation.

Perfect for couples, friends travelling together, families creating special memories, or Australians seeking an authentic New Zealand long‑weekend escape just over an hour from Wellington Airport.

Book Now Before It’s Gone

ANZAC weekend is one of Martinborough’s most sought‑after times to visit, and availability is limited. Once our cottages and studios are booked, this special offer disappears.

Secure your stay today and experience ANZAC weekend in a way you’ll always remember.

Book your ANZAC weekend now (button to the booking page)

This ANZAC weekend, honour the past and savour the present at Brackenridge.