Hau Nui wind farm is located approximately 13 kilometers south-east of Martinborough town in the South Wairarapa district of New Zealand. In New Zealand, Hau Nui wind farm was the first wind farm that was built. This place is perfect for a wind farm as wind currents are accelerated and funneled over the Rimutaka Range and through the nearby Cook Strait. Hau Nui wind farm is a 15-turbine wind farm with a combined capacity of 8.65 megawatts. The seven original Enercon E-40 wind turbines were installed in 1996 which were third generation wind-energy technology and the additional eight turbines were the latest versions of this model and were installed in December 2004. All the 15 turbines of Hau Nui wind farm have rise to a height of 44 meters and have rotor diameter of 40 metres.

Hau Nui wind farm supplies enough electricity into the neighboring region

to meet the annual needs of over 4,200 homes in the Martinborough area.Depending on the output and demand, this wind farm also supplies electricity to Greytown. This wind farm has a well-designed viewing area with seating arrangement from where one can view the impressive turbines and machines. Hau Nui wind farm was built in 1996 and became New Zealand’s first commercial wind farm generating adequate electricity to power more than 4,000 homes.

Accommodations in and around Martinborough: -

The Claremont Motel –

38 Regent Street,

5741 Martinborough

The suites and apartments at the Claremont Motel are modern with fully equipped kitchens with heated tile flooring, stainless steel appliances, and satellite TVs with DVD players.

Just Strides from the Square – Central Martinborough, Wairarapa

Located in a spacious and private garden, surrounded by fruit trees, this place make guests feel like home.

Cologne Street –

Martinborough, Wairarapa

It is a fully renovated two bedroom house with queen beds and two sofa beds in the living area. Cologne Street in Martinborough is warm and cozy for the winter and light and bright for the summer.

Ambeli Cottage –

Martinborough

Located next door to Martinborough Vineyard, Ambeli Cottage is a romantic and quiet cottage which has a studio fire place for the winter months and a lovely deck for the summer months.

Geranium Cottage –

Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa

Geranium Cottage is a perfect place for spending quality time with family and friends or for a romantic getaway. It offers comfortable accommodation with all amenities including the beach, local shop, tennis court, extensive DVD library and golf clubs.
Things to do in Martinborough: -

Martinborough Colonial Museum: -

The museum exhibits the history of Martinborough and the surrounding area and contains many artefacts.

Greytown – Victorian Buildings: -

Victorian Buildings in Greytown offers some unexpected gift shops and craft-antique shops. The Cobblestones museum depicts some equipment and buildings from the early settler’s era.

Putangirua Pinnacles: -

Putangirua Pinnacles is a scenic reserve. There are two tracks to the pinnacles and one can put some good footwear and follow the track. One track is found through the bed of the Putangirua stream. One can view more spectacular scenic views as he goes further.

Fur seals at Palliser Bay: -

At Pallisar Bay, one can observe a group of fur seals of New Zealand which are really amazing to watch. There are fur seals in the sea, on some sandy beaches and on the rocks. Many tourists watch them, smell them and even touch them. The way fur seals play in the sea, yawn and sleep is incredible.

Winery Tours: -

Winery Tours are very famous for the tourists to Martinborough. Tourists can go around a number of different wineries and taste the wine it produces. The tours are convenient and affordable.