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There is so much to see and do in
There are no big city hotels here. Our recommended Luxury Lodge in the Wairarapa is the Wharekauhau Country Estate, one of the world's most exclusive retreats. Wairarapa is a region of big skies, wide valleys and small towns, all full of charm and character. With three major forest parks and a wild stretch of coast it offers endless possibilities for outdoor adventures or just getting away from it all.
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Wharekauhau Country Estate, recognised as one of the world’s most exclusive retreats, is based on a 5000 acre working sheep station overlooking the spectacular Palliser Bay.
Guests can choose from a veritable smorgasbord of outdoor activities or simply indulge in splendid luxury, superb local wines and irresistible cuisine.
The Lodge is reminiscent of an Edwardian country manor with grand hall, fireplaces and mullioned windows, and it is here that guests dine and mingle. Each perfect day ends in your own sumptuous cottage with views of the magnificent ocean.
Wharekauhau Lodge provides absolute luxury albeit in relaxing surrounds, offering the chance for guests to enjoy unique New Zealand country hospitality. The property features a heated lap pool, outdoor soak pool, gymnasium, marked hiking trails, and many other activiti
es including mountain bikes and archery. There are some wonderful excursions from Wharekauhau including their farm tour, a guided tour to the seal colony or wine tasting in nearby Martinb
orough.
For more information on Wharekauhau or to include this property in your New Zealand itinerary please contact us.
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Located at the junction of Wellington's central business district and political heart, the Bolton Hotel offers stylish and elegant accommodation in a friendly and professional setting.
The Bolton Hotel’s 142 guest rooms and suites
are furnished in a contemporary style and feature Sky Digital television, movies on demand, high-speed Internet (including WiFi), a personal bar, and air-conditioning. Most rooms enjoy serene views of the adjacent park or downtown Wellington, and each suite has a separate bedroom, dining and living areas, laundry facilities, and kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, stovetop, oven and dishwasher.
Recreation facilities include a fully equipped gym, heated swimming pool, spa pool, and sauna, and in-house Bisque restaurant offers fine dining on regional New Zealand cuisine in an elegant yet casual environment. For added convenience, hotel amenities include 24-hour reception, room service, and valet parking.
The Bolton Hotel also features the ultimate in dining convenience and luxury for its guests with the 'Bisque on Bolton'. This elegant restaurant is the principal vehicle from which award-winning chefs, Stephen Morris and Hemi Tahu, deliver their unique blend of Mediterranean Rim cuisine.
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Ohtel is a new boutique hotel offering an urban ‘inspirational’ environment in Wellington’s Oriental Bay. Ohtel is distinctively furnished with eclectic mid-20th century design coupled with contemporary New Zealand artwork.
Unique amongst Wellington hotels, the Ohtel approach is unconventional and offers contemporary with a twist yet luxurious design which is guaranteed to create a must see and be seen in, surroundings.
Ohtel's ten spacious rooms spread over three floors, many with decks overlooking the Wellington harbour, marina and parks, have visually rich and uniquely furnished décor schemes that will subtly experience regular fittings changes and art swaps. Repeat guests will never stay in the same room twice, yet comfort and functionality will not be compromised for the sake of design.
A wellness room offers an infra red sauna, aromatherapy steam room and cardio bike are available all day any day. Customised minibars add a special touch, and complimentary refreshments are standard on arrival. Gourmet food is available in each room, or in the intimate and equally funky lobby complete with open gas fire.
For more information on this or any property click here.