Wharekauhau

Wharekauhau Lodge is based on a 5000 acre working sheep station overlooking the spectacular Palliser Bay. Guests can choose from a veritable smorgasbord of outdoor activities or simply indulge in splendid luxury, superb local wines and irresistible cuisine. Each perfect day ends in your own sumptuous cottage with built-in views of the magnificent ocean. As a honeymoon destination, relaxing resort, romantic retreat, wedding location, spa resort, or virtually any occasion, Wharekauhau provides luxury accommodation offering the chance for guests to enjoy unique New Zealand country hospitality. Luxury hotel with award winning style - at home and internationally - Wharekauhau is recognized as one of the world’s exclusive retreats.

Modeled on an Edwardian country mansion, Queenstown Architect Fred van Brandenburg designed the Lodge, and it is there that guests dine and mingle. In the Grand Hall, huge mullioned windows frame views of awe-inspiring beauty and massive fireplaces recapture the grandeur of yester-year. Expansive sofas and deep armchairs are dotted around the living room and hall, inviting guests to pause for conversation, a quiet glass of fine wine, or to take up a good book. Come evening, guests gather in the living room for aperitifs, before moving to the dining room, where elegantly decked tables promise a feast to remember. The Lodge is imbued with a warmth and character seldom found in a modern hotel. The fine design, sumptuous furnishings, exquisite tableware and outstanding cuisine all combine to satisfy the senses.

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.

Wharepapa Cottage is a three-bedroom cottage with unparalleled views of Palliser Bay. Two double and one twin bedroom, two bathrooms with separate bath and shower, open plan living area with gas fireplace, underfloor heating, laundry, full kitchen and dining area. Wharepapa Cottage is located just 4 km from Wharekauhau Lodge. Own transportation is recommended. Cottage guests have full access to the Lodge, recreation facilities and exclusive tours and activities. Complimentary bar, tea and coffee, home made cookies and basic breakfast items (fruit, cereal, fruit juice, milk, bread, butter, spreads etc.) provided.

Chateau Wellington is a 4,600 square foot fully furnished three-bedroom claw footbath, gas fireplace a house offering the ultimate in privacy and luxury with spectacular views of Palliser Bay. All three bedrooms have a queen-sized bed, ensuite bathroom with separate shower and nd air-conditioning. The house has a large open plan living area with gas fireplace, full kitchen and dining area. Fully air-conditioned, the house is located just 1 km from Wharekauhau Lodge. Own transportation is recommended.

Wharekauhau is part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Virtuoso

Best Award of Excellence - Wine Spectator 2005, 2004, 2003
Grand Award Winner - Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report 2004, 1998

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.

Wharekauhau
Western Lake Road, Palliser Bay
RD3 Featherston
Wairarapa, North Island,
New Zealand

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