Rural retreats don't get more accessible than Wharekauhau Country Estate - set in secluded beauty, with Wellington minutes away by air. At Wharekauhau you can leave the outside world behind, knowing the return will be quick and easy.
Wharekauhau is a 5000 acre rural retreat on the south east coast of New Zealand?s North Island. Ten minutes by air from Wellington (90 minutes by road) Wharekauhau is framed by the Rimutaka Ranges to the west and Palliser Bay to the east. With private native forest, spectacular beaches, rivers, lakes and wetlands, Wharekauhau is a haven from the outside world.
Luxury accommodation at Wharekauhau is provided in self-contained cottages. Designed for privacy and comfort, they are perfect for honeymooners. Dotted throughout the estate, the cottages house Wharekauhau?s guest suites and offer superb ocean views.
Natural materials are used throughout the guest suites, including clay tiles, pebble mosaics, plastered walls, rich New Zealand wool carpeting, cotton bed linen and hemp curtains.
Each suite has a super king sized four poster bed, open fireplace, under floor heating, deep sofas, a fully stocked bar, and dressing room with full length mirror.
In keeping with the peace which surrounds Wharekauhau, guests can choose to leave the outside world behind for a while. However, we are happy to equip guests? suites with television, daily newspapers, and radio on request. Wharekauhau also offers Internet access and conference calling facilities should guests require them.
If you wish to stretch your legs, take to a hiking trail through Wharekauhau?s 5000 acres, encompassing native forest, idyllic lakes and rivers, farm land, and the breathtaking South Wairarapa coast.
For guests seeking an adrenalin rush, we offer a four wheel drive safari, horse trekking, and trap shooting on our private clay field, set in spectacular rural terrain.
Many guests take the opportunity to visit the renowned Martinborough wine growing region, an easy drive from Wharekauhau. Martinborough?s wines are internationally acclaimed, particularly its Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Or, simply stay put, and let Wharekauhau?s own facilities keep you amused. The Lodge offers gentle activities such as croquet, petanque and backgammon. Or you can work out in our fully equipped gymnasium, take in some laps of the heated indoor pool, or play a few sets on our astro-turf tennis court.
New Zealand food and wines of the very highest quality are part of Wharekauhau?s magic. Reawaken your taste-buds at Wharekauhau with New Zealand?s very finest produce and wines.
Wharekauhau?s menu changes to reflect the seasons and features New Zealand classics such as rack of lamb, venison, pigeon breast, crab broth and crayfish. Local flavours are a highlight - with an outstanding selection of local wines and cheeses to tempt guests. We also offer organic produce, including a range of refreshing organic beers.
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