Mid-Winter Christmas Lunch :: Sat, 5 July 2025

Mid-winter is a magical time of the year in the Wairarapa. The cooler, crisp days make it perfect to sink into our deep sofas and large open fireplaces as you relax with friends and family soaking in the atmosphere of a mid-winters Christmas feast at Wharekauhau Country Estate. The Mid-Winter Christmas Lunch at Wharekauhau Country Estate is a spectacular event that blends festive cheer with the estate’s renowned luxury and hospitality. Held in the cozy winter months, this special dining experience combines the warmth of traditional Christmas flavors with the stunning, wintry backdrop of the Wairarapa countryside. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season in a unique and memorable setting.

Sip on one of our famous mulled wines on arrival, before enjoying a festive family-style, four course lunch surrounded by the ambience and grandness of the Edwardian country house that is Wharekauhau. 

Chef has recreated some of traditional Christmas dishes using the the seasonal produce for the estates garden.