Wharekauhau Country Estate
North Island, New Zealand
- Price on request
- Lodge
- 16 Room/s
Wharekauhau Lodge is situated on a 3,000 acre working sheep station overlooking the stunning Palliser Bay, which is a short drive from the famous vineyards and gastronomy of New Zealand's Wairarapa Valley.
The property has a twelve-mile Pacific coastline, and is framed by a mountain range running North-to-South on the western boundary. To the east they have the shores of Lake Onoke and the protected habitat of the Onoke sand-spit.
The lodge offers a welcoming decor that mixes natural materials with antiques. It it surrounded by large native gardens where the croquet lawn, flowers, orchard and vegetable garden lie next to
each other, with the latter two supplying the restaurant.
The lodge has 16 Cottage Suites plus the Wharepapa Cottage, which sleeps six (this only includes breakfast). There is a 24 metre indoor heated swimming pool as well as a gym, spa treatment room and all-weather tennis court.
In terms of activities, Wharekauhau offers hiking, tennis, mountain biking and fishing which are all available to guests on a complimentary basis.
Scenic helicopter tours, horse trekking, quad biking, jet boating, four wheel drive safaris, trap shooting and plenty of other adventures can also be arranged.
At A Glance
- A wonderful working sheep farm experience in the most stunning setting
- 16 bedroom lodge
- Indoor swimming pool
- Fabulous library of fantastic wine
- Sample Lighthouse Gin
- Two great golf courses within easy reach
- Hike through ancient forests or cycle around the farm
- Tour the working sheep station in a 4 wheel drive vehicle
- Visit Wellington, just a 10 minute helicopter ride away
Features:
- ✓ Bicycles
- ✓ Concierge Service
- ✓ Daily Maid Service
- ✓ Gym
- ✓ Laundry Service
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Spa
- ✓ Swimming Pool
- ✓ Tennis Court
- ✓ Wifi
Region
Separated from the South Island by the Cook Strait, North Island is the smaller of the two, yet an exceedingly versatile destination. Ascend dramatic volcanic cones surrounding Auckland for spectacular city views, before heading into the metropolis to take some exciting day trips including; kayaking, exploring dormant volcanoes or canyoning down forested waterfalls.
Visit fascinating geological formations such as the Waitomo Caves, with limestone rock and flowing bugs lighting up the paths, or Rotorua, a geothermal area with steamy geysers and hot mud spa treatments on offer. Tour the historic site of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds with experienced guides, or gaze in amazement at the Tane Mahuta tree in the Waipowa Forest. This enormous kauri tree is approximately 2,000 years old and is still growing, and the forest itself is an ancient green world of towering trees and rare birds.
With a sublime combination of forests, mountains and beaches, North Island has some stunning scenery and even better attractions.
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New Zealand has a largely temperate climate. Read More
Rates
Pricing available on request.
Please contact your Destination Specialist for more information on +44 (0) 1993 824198.
Included:
Accommodation in any of the Cottage Suites includes:
Nightly pre-dinner drinks & canapes, nightly multi-course dinner, daily full country breakfast
Accommodation in Wharepapa Cottage includes breakfast only
Access to gymnasium, swimming pool and general lodge facilities
Preferred Dates
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