Wharekauhau Country Estate

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5,550-acre estatesweeping mountain & ocean viewsfor lovers of the great outdoorssheep station experienceEdwardian-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.

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Wellness Barn Spa

Overlooking the wild surrounds of Palliser Bay, Wellness Barn at Wharekauhau Country Estate is inspired by the four dimensions of Māori well-being: Taha Tinana (physical), Taha Hinengaro (mental), Taha Wairua (spiritual) and Taha Whānau (social). This inspired approach, capturing both the energy of the earth and local traditions, comes to life in signature treatments combining manuka honey, essential oils and volcanic stones. Here, where the Remutaka Mountains bow before the Pacific Ocean, this wellness sanctuary heralds an intimate communion with New Zealand’s singular nature.

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