Wharekauhau Country Estate

Featherston, New Zealand

4.8/5

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Air conditioning throughout the property

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Our 17 rooms, suites and villas

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Cottage Suite

From

£ 1201

Inclusive of all taxes

Perched high above the thunderous surf of the Palliser Bay, the Cottage Suite is located a short 50-100m stroll from the main lodge
Cottage suite size: 70sqm / 753sqft
1 Super king-sized bed
Terrace – Pasture view overlooking clifftops towards ocean
Sitting area with an open gas fireplace and deep sofas
All Cottage Suites have air conditioning and heat pumps, as well as an open gas fireplace, and underfloor heating
En-suite bathroom with double spa bath – Heated marble floor – Heated towel rails – Hairdryer – Make up mirror – Bathroom amenities
Complimentary WiFi – LCD television connected with satellite TV – iPod music docking station – Cordless DDI telephone
Walk-in wardrobe – Electronic safe – Iron and ironing board
Minibar – Homemade cookies
All guest cottages have the option to interconnect, so families and friends traveling together have the advantage of being able to interconnect with other rooms booked in their group
1 Sofa bed may be possible – Charges apply – Maximum occupancy: 3 Persons

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Foley Villa

8 travelers

3 rooms

3 bathrooms

418 sqm

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5,550-acre estate

sweeping mountain & ocean views

for lovers of the great outdoors

sheep station experience

Edwardian-style cottages

In Maori, Wharekauhau means “place of knowledge”, as it was here where the wise men would come to learn their craft. The name has remained as a testament to the past. Nearly two centuries later, a large sheep station took its place here and finds itself still in activity today. In this farm setting, overlooking the Palliser Bay, the lodge cultivates a refined art de vivre, with a welcoming decor that mixes antiques with natural materials.It is surrounded by vast native gardens where the croquet lawn, flowers, orchard and vegetable garden stand alongside one another, with the latter two supplying the restaurant where a delicious revisited “Kiwi” cuisine is served.

Meet your hosts

Maître de maison

Richard Rooney

Sommelier

Brooke Lawry

Restaurant manager

Nicolas Simonucci

Read stories of the property

2024-12-09

Special chefs, specialized cuisine

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2024-03-04

Women Chefs and Sommeliers Driving the Transformation of Their Profession

The hospitality industry is undergoing a positive transformation, marked by a welcome increase in diversity. We spoke with seven women chefs and sommeliers, documenting journeys and experiences from the bustling kitchens of Seattle to the precision of culinary culture in Osaka.

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2023-05-02

Ten Outdoor Sports Adventures

With so many Relais & Châteaux properties found in beautiful natural settings, the Great Outdoors offers countless opportunities for physical activity. Rediscover yourself and your loved ones in the fresh air, with kayaking, cycling, golfing, sailing, fishing, yoga, hiking or hot-air ballooning.

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Make a reservation for a group or special event at Wharekauhau Country Estate

This property welcomes groups or events. 1 Meeting room(s) - Maximum capacity: 32

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Activities, excursions and other attractions during your stay at Wharekauhau Country Estate

Tour our Working Sheep Station

This working sheep station tour - in a comfortable 4-wheel drive vehicle - is an absolute must for all Wharekauhau Visitors. Bordered by the Rimutaka Ranges and Pacific Ocean, this classic Kiwi Romney sheep station features all the activities that have created New Zealand’s legendary farming heritage, including sheep shearing demonstrations, sheep dogs in action and daily farm events.

Seal Colony & Lighthouse Tour

Travel along the rugged coastline to the picturesque, historic fishing village of Ngawi, looking back over Palliser Bay to Wharekauhau. Continue on to one of New Zealand’s largest Brown Fur Seal colonies where seals bask in this unspoiled natural environment. Whilst there, climb to the top of the lighthouse for magnificent views. On return, stop at the historical Lake Ferry Hotel for famous fish and chips and some local beverages from the southernmost tip of the North Island.

Clay Target Shooting

Clay shooting tests the reflexes like no other sport, and what better place to enjoy a shoot than Wharekauhau’s own clay-target field. Small calibre guns and rifles are available: .22, .22 magnum, .410 shotgun, 20 gauge and 12 gauge shotguns. Firearms, ammunition, targets and instruction are provided.

Itinerary - New Zealand : two islands, two different worlds

My Route du Bonheur… in New Zealand : Hikurangi, Taupo, Canterbury, Wanaka, Queenstown <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/new-zealand-two-islands-two-different-worlds" target="_new"><b>See the itinerary</b></a>

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