Wharekauhau Country Estate
Lodge · Ocean Beach ·
Luxurious farm stay with farm-to-table dining, spa, pools, and activities
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4132 Wharekauhau Road, Palliser Bay, Ocean Beach 5773, New Zealand Get directions
Luxurious farm stay with farm-to-table dining, spa, pools, and activities
4132 Wharekauhau Road, Palliser Bay, Ocean Beach 5773, New Zealand Get directions
"I stayed at Wharekauhau, a grande‑dame lodge on a 3,000‑acre sheep station with 17 furnished cottages overlooking Palliser Bay, where the acclaimed kitchen draws heavily on property produce and chef Norka Mella Muñoz (who trained in Chile) served paua three ways — creamed, pan‑fried, and made into sausage — and a grilled butterfish finished with shallot‑and‑caper beurre blanc alongside vegetables from the estate garden." - Jeff Chu Jeff Chu Jeff Chu is an editor-at-large at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Wharekauhau is a country estate located near Palliser Bay, about an hour and a half drive from Wellington. It offers a classically appointed setting with picturesque views."
"A luxurious country lodge about 90 minutes from Wellington set on a 5,000-acre estate with farm-sourced dining included, a spa and fitness center, and a wide range of on-site outdoor activities from ATV riding to tennis—designed so guests rarely need to leave the property." - Amy Louise Bailey Amy Louise Bailey Amy Louise Bailey is a content creator and media specialist. Her work has been published in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Condé Nast Traveler, Bloomberg Pursuits, and Robb Report. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This upscale Relais & Châteaux property, popular with Dutch and British royals, is worth the 45-minute drive southwest of Martinborough for the green setting alone. The luxurious farm stay sits on 3,000 acres abutting Palliser Bay's Pacific coastline in one direction, and soaring New Zealand mountainscapes in the other. Edwardian cottage suites and villas with beamed ceilings, private kitchens, and fireplaces give it a luxe lodge feel, while heated indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and gym, and flatscreen TVs keep comfort top of mind. The on-site farm-to-table restaurant offers a four-course degustation-style tasting menu powered by the wine country land around you, and activity options include horseback riding, wine tasting, archery, stargazing, and coastal e-bike tours."
"This upscale Relais & Châteaux property, popular with Dutch and British royals, is worth the 45-minute drive southwest of Martinborough for the green setting alone. The luxurious farm stay sits on 3,000 acres abutting Palliser Bay's Pacific coastline in one direction, and soaring New Zealand mountainscapes in the other. Edwardian cottage suites and villas with beamed ceilings, private kitchens, and fireplaces give it a luxe lodge feel, while heated indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and gym, and flatscreen TVs keep comfort top of mind. The on-site farm-to-table restaurant offers a four-course degustation-style tasting menu powered by the wine country land around you, and activity options include horseback riding, wine tasting, archery, stargazing, and coastal e-bike tours." - CNT Editors
