Wharekauhau Country Estate, Martinborough

Recapturing the gracious lifestyle of a bygone era, Wharekauhau Country Estate is a luxury lodge with award-winning style situated on a 5000 acre working farm on the South East coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Framed by the Rimutaka Ranges to the West and Palliser Bay to the East, the Lodge is surrounded by ancient, native forest, spectacular beaches, bountiful rivers and tranquil lakes facilitating a veritable smorgasbord of outdoor activities. Each of the sumptuously furnished, charming cottages which are dotted throughout the extensive grounds, enjoy magnificent ocean views and offer complete privacy and seclusion.

Must see:
• Cape Palliser Lighthouse & Brown Fur Seal Colony
• Martinborough’s sensational Pinot Noir vineyards
• The panoramic view from the top of Mount Wharekauhau
• Fell Locomotive Museum in Featherston
• Richmond Gardens (Carterton)

Must do:
• Wharekauhau Farm Tour
• Jet Boat Lake Ferry Pub to experience local tradition of fish & chips
• Chocolate Tasting at Schoc Chocolates, Greytown
• Watch olive harvesting or grape-picking in season
• Find antique treasures in and around Greytown

Must buy:
• The Wharekauhau Coffee Table book
• Schoc chocolates from Greytown
• Trilogy’s Everything Balm, the ultimate for skin, lips, nails

Wharekauhau Villas, Martinborough

Located within the grounds of the Wharekauhau’s 5000 acres of native forest, idyllic lakes and rivers are two cottages with breathtaking views over the South Wairarapa coastline. These are the perfect choice for families or groups of friends, offering privacy but with absolute access to all services and activities of the main lodge. Even better you can also choose the way you dine. Go self catering and revel in the Wairarapa’s amazing produce and wines (especially Pinot Noir), dine a la carte at the main lodge daily or make every day extra memorable and let Wharekauhau provide you with a full time private chef.

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, under floor heating, laundry, full kitchen and dining area. Wharepapa Cottage is located 4 km from Wharekauhau Lodge and thus your own transportation is recommended.

Chateau Wellington is a truly luxurious three-bedroom villa offering the ultimate in privacy and luxury with spectacular views of Palliser Bay. 4,600 square foot in all, each of the bedrooms has a queensized bed, ensuite bathroom with separate shower and claw foot bath, gas fireplace and air-conditioning. The house has a large open plan living area with gas fireplace, full kitchen and dining area. Fully airconditioned, the villa is located just 1 km from Wharekauhau Lodge. 4WD vehicle available.

Must See
• Cape Palliser Lighthouse & Brown Fur Seal Colony
• Martinborough’s sensational Pinot Noir vineyards
• The panoramic view from the top of Mount Wharekauhau
• Fell Locomotive Museum in Featherston
• Richmond Gardens (Carterton)

Must Do
• Wharekauhau Farm Tour
• Watch olive harvesting or grape-picking in season

Must Buy
• Find antique treasures in and around Greytown

Indicative rates: Rates start from NZ$973(shoulder season), NZ$1,086(high season) and NZ$686(low season) for the Cottage Suites, twin/double.

Media:

• Australian Today Show Exclusive Wharekauhau Feature | June 2009

• New Zealand Leading Business Program Features Wharekauhau Texel Lamb | July 2009

Awards:
2010: Finalist World Travel Awards - New Zealand's Leading Luxury Lodge
2010: Finalist World Travel Awards - New Zealand's Leading Spa Resort
2009: World Travel Awards - New Zealand Leading Spa Resort
2008: Conde Nast USA – Voted Best in the World by Readers
2008: New Zealand Beef and Lamb – Hallmark Award for Excellence
2007: Conde Nast Traveller UK Gold List
2006: Conde Nast Traveller UK Gold List
2006: Forbes Hotel USA – 400 Top Hotels of the World
2006: Rob Report USA – 100 Best Places to Stay
2005: Wine Spectator NZ – Best of Award of Excellence
2004: Andrew Harper USA – Grand Award
2004: Andrew Harpers USA – Top 20 Resort Hideaways
2007: Finalist World Travel Awards – New Zealand Luxury Lodge
2007: Andrew Harper – Best in New Zealand

Wharekauhau County Estate

123...go! | Something for Nothing...Every Night

First night: Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine - Gold Medal winning Te Kairanga Pinot Noir 06 or Johner Estate 08 Sauvignon Blanc
Second night: Receive a light Antipasto platter for two. The platter includes a sampling of regional and estate-grown produce; locally reared and cured meats, cheeses, marinated estate gown vegetables, served with crackers and artesian breads
Third night: Complimentary Farm Tour - the Wharekauhau famous tour is for a half day, this allows you as their guest to explore the 5000-acre working sheep station by 4WD, one of New Zealand's oldest Romney sheep stations and the lodge's stunning private gardens

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Wharekauhau Villas

123...go! | Something for Nothing...Every Night

First night: Enoy a complimentary bottle of wine - Gold Medal winning Te Kairanga Pinot Noir 06 or Johner Estate 08 Sauvignon Blanc
Second night: A complimentary 'Wharekauhau Taste and Flavour Cook Book'
Third night: Complimentary Farm Tour - the Wharekauhau famous tour is for a half day, this allows you as their guest to explore the 5000-acre working sheep station by 4WD, one of New Zealand's oldest Romney sheep stations and the lodge's stunning private gardens
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