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Wharekauhau Country Estate is a 5,000-acre rural retreat on the southeast 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 forests, spectacular beaches, rivers, lakes, and wetlands, Wharekauhau is a haven from the outside world.

Wharekauhau Country Estate is a luxury hotel with award-winning style - at home and internationally - Wharekauhau is recognized as one of the world's exclusive retreats. The Lodge is the heart of Wharekauhau. Modeled on an Edwardian country mansion, the Lodge was designed by Queenstown Architect Fred van Brandenburg, and it is here that guests dine and mingle. In the Grand Hall, tremendous mullioned windows frame views of awe-inspiring beauty, and massive fireplaces recapture the grandeur of yesteryear.

Wharekauhau Country Estate offers luxury accommodation 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.

Each suite has a super king-sized four-poster bed, television, open fireplace, underfloor heating, deep sofas, a fully stocked bar, and a dressing room with a full-length mirror. In keeping with the peace surrounding Wharekauhau, guests can choose to leave the outside world behind for a while. However, we are happy to equip guests' suites with daily newspapers and radio on request. Wharekauhau also offers Internet access, and conference calling facilities should guests require them.

Wharepapa Cottage is a three-bedroom cottage with unparalleled views of Palliser Bay. Wharepapa Cottage has 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, coffee, homemade cookies, and essential breakfast items (fruit, cereal, juice, milk, bread, butter, spreads, etc.