Wharekauhau Lodge Wellington New Zealand
Wharekauhau Lodge is based on a
5000 acre working sheep station overlooking the spectacular
Palliser Bay. Wharekauhau Lodge guests can choose from a veritable
smorgasbord of outdoor activities or simply indulge in splendid
luxury, superb local wines and irresistible cuisine. Each perfect
day ends in your own sumptuous Wharekauhau Lodge cottage with
built-in views of the magnificent ocean.
Wharekauhau Lodge Luxury hotel
with award winning style - at home and internationally -
Wharekauhau Lodge is recognised as one of the world’s exclusive
retreats. The main Lodge is the heart of Wharekauhau, modeled on
an Edwardian country mansion, Wharekauhau Lodge was designed by
Queenstown Architect Fred van Brandenburg, and it is here that
guests dine and mingle.
In the Grand Hall at Wharekauhau
Lodge, huge mullioned windows frame views of awe inspiring beauty
and massive fireplaces recapture the grandeur of yester-year.
Expansive sofas and deep
armchairs are dotted around the living room and hall at
Wharekauhau Lodge, inviting guests to pause for conversation, a
quiet glass of fine wine, or to take up a good book.
Luxury accommodation at
Wharekauhau Lodge is provided in self-contained cottages. Designed
for privacy and comfort, they are perfect for honeymooners. Dotted
throughout the Wharekauhau Lodge estate, the cottages house the
Wharekauhau Lodge guest suites and offer superb ocean views.
Natural materials are used
throughout the Wharekauhau Lodge 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, under floor
heating, deep sofas, a fully stocked bar, and dressing room with
full length mirror. To maintain a sense of peaceful separation
from the outside world daily newspapers and radio are 'by
request'. Wharekauhau also offers Internet access and conference
calling facilities should guests require them.
A 3 bedroom cottage, located 4km
from Wharekauhau Lodge but with access to lodge and its facilities
is also available.
Dining at Wharekauhau Lodge:
Come evening, guests gather in the Wharekauhau Lodge living room
for aperitifs, before moving to the dining room, where elegantly
decked tables promise a feast to remember.
New Zealand food and wines of
the very highest quality are part of the Wharekauhau Lodge magic.
Reawaken your taste-buds at Wharekauhau Lodge with New Zealand’s
very finest produce and wines.
The Wharekauhau Lodge 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.
Activities:
Wharekauhau Lodge offers gentle activities such as croquet,
pentanque and backgammon. Or you can work out in our fully
equipped gymnasium, take in some laps of the heated indoor pool,
or play a few sets on our astro-turf tennis court.
For guests seeking an adrenalin
rush, we offer a four wheel drive safari, horse trekking, and trap
shooting on our private clay field, set in spectacular rural
terrain.
Spa - An extensive range of spa
treatments and products are available at Wharekauhau Lodge.
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