A Piece of Paradise,All Your Own

Embrace Wharekauhau as a way of life, and become one of our many visitors who move from ‘guest’ to ‘resident’. Purchase a piece of the estate, and start building your dream New Zealand retreat. Explore the spectacular, experience the dramatic, and enjoy exotic New Zealand like a local. Wharekauhau is considered one of New Zealand’s most luxury destinations, offering owners an unforgettable farm community set in the spectacular foothills of the Remutaka Mountain range and the clifftops of dramatic Palliser Bay. Contact us to start building a lifetime of new memories today.

Richard Rooney, General Manager
richard@wharekauhau.co.nz
+64(0) 27 7106 968

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Life on the estate

This is a unique place to establish your holiday home or your permanent residence: a spectacular and wild coast with a rich and diverse environment.

Wharekauhau Country Estate captures the very essence of this rugged and beautiful terrain. Standing on the lots you will see breathtaking panoramas at every compass point. South out over Palliser Bay, east to the Aorangi Ranges, North and West to the Remutaka Ranges.

The estates origins date back to the establishment of the original sheep station in the 1840s. Our region has great significance to the history of both the Māori people and to the European settlement of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Wharekauhau. A kindred Spirit.

The estate lots on Wharekauhau County Estate dot the pastures around the lodge and farm. Wharekauhau Country Estate’s lodge was established as one of the worlds most-awarded luxury lodges, and features regularly on the ‘best of’ lists globally.

The Wharekauhau lodge connection to the wider estate is close, and extremely important for future owners and residents. Wharekauhau lodges design, construction quality in large measure has directed the design covenants and guidelines for the estate lots within Wharekauhau Country Estate. These protections ensure the greatest integrity of design, and materials with a particular accent on the harmonious fit within the environment.

Lots For Sale

The below are the currently listed lots for sale. Please contact the listed real estate broker associated with each lot to arrange a time to view the lots - All lot viewings are STRICTLY by appointment only.

Lots 1-13 run along Wharekauhau Road
Lots 14-18 run along Top Stone Lane
Lots 19-23 run along Lesters Lane

Lots 46-65 run along Goodnight Lane
Lots 51-55 run along "TBC" (Road name in process)

Lots for Sale Estate Lot Maps

Design Profiles

Building on our coastal sheep station heritage, and enhancing our unique community design are two key elements in designing your estate dwelling. This section helps guide you by showing the overall property in a range of seasons and weather patterns against the existing build environment.

Mood Boards

Estate & Farm

Estate Fencing, Landscaping & Roading

Wharekauhau Mood Boards by Zone

Terrace Zone (Lots 1-13)

Horizon Zone (Lots 14-18)

Lowland Zone (Lots 19-23)

Farm Zone (Lots 46 -52)

Mountain Zone (Lots 53 - 65)

Wharekauhau Design & Construction Guidelines

Design & Contruction Guidelines specific to Wharekauhau can be found here

Planting Concept Plan by Zone

Planting Concept Planby zone

Frequently Asked Questions

Do covenants apply to the estate lots?

Yes, there are covenants, rules and by-laws that govern building and behaviour on the Estate. Covenants ensure that your investment in Wharekauhau various stakeholders are maintained.

If I purchase on the estate do I have proper title to my property?

Yes you do. All Estate Lots are freehold title, and estate in fee simple.

What are my responsibities as an estate lot owner?

As an owner you will respect the rights and responsibilities of all Estate stakeholders, including the Lodge, the Farm, guests and other Estate Lot Owners;
You must abide by all rules, by-laws and covenants of the Estate; • You must not cause any nuisance to other users of the Estate, and you will respect their privacy;
You must keep your property neat and tidy at all times, and free from vermin;
You must abide by all planning consents and building regulations that apply to the Estate;
You must promptly pay all annual Estate levies, and other accounts owing to the Estate.

Do I have to pay home owner's levies?

Yes, Wharekauhau Country Estate provides many of the services you will use day-to-day, and these are charged to you through annual levies Annual levies are paid over and above council rates. The Country Club Levy is optional, pending your desire to utilize the facilities. Please contact lodge General Manager for this information.

What does the estate provide for me?

The right of quiet and private enjoyment of your asset / Estate Lot
Centralised garbage and recyclables goods collection
Reticulated and tested water supply to your boundary
Sewerage reticulation to your boundary, with a full treatment plant
Roading and road maintenance
Underground electricity cabling to your boundary;
Telecommunications (phone/ADSL internet) to your boundary
Access to all roadways and walking tracks within the Estate
Property management and landscaping services from Wharekauhau
Access to Country Club facilities including swimming pool, tennis courts etc. (annual Country Club levy applies)
Discounted dining, activities and accommodation at Wharekauhau

How is the estate community governed?

A Design & Governance Committee (DGC) is elected every two years. This brings experience and voices from various stakeholders of Wharekauhau together. It is made up of the General Manager of Wharekauhau, 3x elected estate lot owners, 1x nominated designer /architect and 2x parties nominated by Wharekauhau Country Estate. The DGC is here to help assess & guide projects, enforce and protect the integrity of the estate and its stakeholders. The DGC is guided by the foundation documents; Memorandum of Encumbrance, and the Wharekauhau Conservation Plan.

Are their restrictions and guidelines as to what I can and cannot build?

To ensure the cohesive, and high quality nature of the estates build environment It is strongly suggested that you review the ‘Wharekauhau Building and Construction Guidelines’. All designers and builders must be pre-approved by the DGC, and all builds, additions and landscaping plans are subject to a robust DGC appraisal. It is important that the design is befitting of the environment and the world class standing of Wharekauhau Country Estate. Generic, ‘off the shelf’ house designs will not be accepted.