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“Fabulous lodge overlooking Palliser Bay. Rooms have marble bathrooms, underfloor heating and plastered walls. Indoor pool, spa, garden and gym. Off the beaten track in a secluded spot, ideal for hideaways and romantic breaks - or an indulgent, activity-focused holiday.”

“Fabulous lodge overlooking Palliser Bay. Rooms have marble bathrooms, underfloor heating and plastered walls. Indoor pool, spa, garden and gym. Off the beaten track in a secluded spot, ideal for hideaways and romantic breaks - or an indulgent, activity-focused holiday.”

Recommended For

  • Country Escape
  • With a ten-mile Pacific coastline and a mountain range to the west, this is a spectacular rural escape
  • Hideaway
  • Cosy up in a luxurious private cottage and forget that the world beyond the estate exists
  • Great walks
  • Follow a number of marked trails around the property, varying in length, terrain and ability.
  • Golf
  • Play a round at the historic Royal Wellington Golf Club, a 10-minute helicopter flight away
  • Other Activities
  • Take a working sheep station tour in a comfortable 4-wheel drive vehicle
  • Wine tasting
  • Enjoy a personalised tasting at the lodge's special 'Sommelier's Table'
  • Tennis
  • The all-weather tennis court is just opposite the herb garden
  • Fishing
  • Go fly fishing in the rivers of the Tararua Ranges
  • Croquet
  • Archery
  • Romantic Break
  • Cycling
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Active Holiday
  • Mountain biking
  • 5* Luxury
  • This property is regarded as one of New Zealand's finest luxury lodges
  • Views
  • From its hilltop position the lodge has fabulous sea views
  • Good wine list
  • 5,000 bottle wine cellar is seriously impressive
  • Restaurant
  • Gourmet farm-to-table dining can be arranged
  • Sea Views
  • Over Palliser Bay
  • Self catering to rent
  • Wharepapa Cottage
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Family Suites
  • Gourmet
  • Intimate
  • Organic food
  • Outstanding location
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Wellbeing
  • Hills & mountains
  • Spa
  • Boutique
  • Chic
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Conference facilities
  • All inclusive
  • Contemporary
  • Charming
  • Luxury
  • Secluded setting

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Including a herb and vegetable garden, orchard, croquet lawn and lemon trees
  • Private chef / butler
  • On request, private chefs can come to your villa or cottage
  • Views
  • From its hilltop position the lodge has fabulous sea views
  • Outdoor dining
  • BBQ facilities and outdoor terraces in the cottages
  • Good wine list
  • 5,000 bottle wine cellar is seriously impressive
  • Restaurant
  • Gourmet farm-to-table dining can be arranged
  • Swimming Pool
  • Indoor 24 metre-long swimming pool
  • Self catering to rent
  • Wharepapa Cottage
  • Family Suites
  • Bath robes
  • Bicycles available
  • Parking
  • Fireplace
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Wifi
  • In room DVD
  • Sauna/Steam
  • Massage
  • No pets
  • Library
  • Private dining room
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Sitting Room
  • Suites
  • Hot Tub
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • In room music system
  • Games room
  • Conference facilities

Activities

  • Great walks
  • Follow a number of marked trails around the property, varying in length, terrain and ability.
  • Golf
  • Play a round at the historic Royal Wellington Golf Club, a 10-minute helicopter flight away
  • Other Activities
  • Take a working sheep station tour in a comfortable 4-wheel drive vehicle
  • Wine tasting
  • Enjoy a personalised tasting at the lodge's special 'Sommelier's Table'
  • Tennis
  • The all-weather tennis court is just opposite the herb garden
  • Fishing
  • Go fly fishing in the rivers of the Tararua Ranges
  • Croquet
  • Archery
  • Cycling
  • Mountain biking

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15 rooms from CA$1506 per night

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