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Overview
Wharekauhau is a 5000 acre rural retreat on the south east coast of New Zealand's North Island. With private native forest, spectacular beaches, rivers, lakes and wetlands, Wharekauhau is a haven from the outside world.
Luxury hotel with award winning style - at home and internationally - Wharekauhau is recognised as one of the world's exclusive retreats. The Lodge is the heart of Wharekauhau. Modelled on an Edwardian country mansion.
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.
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 award winning selection of local wines, including Palliser Estate, Ata Rangi, Martinborough Vineyard and Murdoch James. Kapiti cheese and Olivo extra virgin olive oil are just a few examples of local produce used. We also offer organic produce, including a range of refreshing organic beers.
Experience the New Zealand outdoors or simply relax and unwind. Wharekauhau Country Estate offers guests activities to suit all tastes. Whether you're feeling adventurous, or in need of a rest, at Wharekauhau the choice is yours: sit back and savour the tranquility, or take on the great New Zealand outdoors.
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| Amenities &
Activities |
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Services
On-Site Services -
Chargeable Services:
Airline/Travel Desk Hours - From 0800 To 1730
Laundry/Valet Hours - From 0800 To 1730
General Services:
Airport Shuttle
Babysitting/Childcare
Baggage Hold
Business Services
Children s Video
Concierge
Late Check-Out
Mail Services
Masseuse
Porter/Bellmen
Safe Deposit Box
Turndown Service
Wake-Up Calls
Wedding Services
Daily maid service, Laundry, tour desk, video library, mail service, word processing
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Facilities
On-Site Facilities -
Chargeable
Business Center
Fitness Center
Complimentary
Parking
Free Parking
Outdoor Parking
Valet Parking
Public Area
High Speed Internet Access
Wireless Data Connection
through Telecom
General
Banquet Facility
Beach
Conference Room
Gift Shop
Facilities for guests with disabilities
Indoor Pool
Lounge
Meeting Room
Non-Smoking Rooms
Restaurant
Spa
Tennis Courts
Whirlpool
Recreation Centre features a gymnasium, changing rooms and showers, 25 metre indoor swimming pool, and treatment room for a variety of spa treatments. There are a number of on site activities available on the 5000 acre working sheep farm including walking trails, mountain biking, 4WD Farm Tours, ATV Tours, archery, clay target range, horse back rides, wine tours to local vineyards, spa treatments
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| Location and
Directions |
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Western Lake Road Rd 3 Featherston Palliser Bay, Wairarapa
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Directions:
From The North:
A 1.5 hour scenic drive northeast of Wellington.
Drive from Wellington along State Highway 2 through the Hutt Valley, then to Featherston. Upon entering Featherston, turn right down Western Lake Road.
Wharekauhau is 40km from this turn. Note Helicopter transfers are available.
Ten minutes from Wellington.
Transportation:
HELICOPTER TRANSFER FROM WELLINGTON TO WHAREKAUHAU IS ONLY A 12 MINUTE TRIP. These can be prebooked with the lodge and are weather dependent
Transportation from Primary Airport to Property Taxi - As Wellington is 105 kilometres from Wharekauhau, whilst taxis are available, prebooking of transfers would be preferred Limo - Private Transfers from Wellington to Wharekauhau can be arranged and are based on what size car is needed for the passengers and luggage, for instance sedan or previa van Rental Car Wellington Airport has a number of rental car providers including Hertz, Avis, and various others. Rail or Subway Guests can catch the train from Wellington Main Station to Featherston which is 45 minutes from the lodge. Transport from Featherston station to the lodge must be prebooked as there is not a taxi stand at the station.
Transportation from City Center to Property Limo - Private Transfers from Wellington to Wharekauhau can be arranged and are based on what size car is needed for the passengers and luggage, for instance sedan or previa van Rental Car
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| From $189/night + third night FREE |
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