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For some, Wharekauhau is a place you visit once in a lifetime. For others, it becomes a place that quietly captures the heart. Set between Palliser Bay and the Remutaka Ranges, life here unfolds at a different pace. Guided by the land, the seasons, and a deep sense of belonging. Guests often arrive seeking escape, but leave imagining something more enduring: a life shaped by wild beauty, space, and stillness. For those who find themselves falling in love with Wharekauhau, there is the rare opportunity to make it home. Our limited estate residences offer the chance to live permanently within this extraordinary landscape, becoming part of a private community woven into the working farm and coastal wilderness. Ownership here is not simply about property—it’s about stewardship, connection, and access to a way of life few places in the world can offer. Residents enjoy the privacy of their own sanctuary on a freehold land title alongside privileged access to the lodge, its dining, wellness, and experiences. A chance to embrace the countryside, yet be in proximity ot the capital city, Wellington, and the wine country of Martinborough.
Wharekauhau is not just somewhere you stay, it’s somewhere you belong. For those ready to turn a love affair into a lifetime, our real estate offering opens the door to living this landscape, permanently.
Richard Rooney, General Manager
richard@wharekauhau.co.nz
+64(0) 27 7106 968
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.
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.
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.
Yes you do. All Estate Lots are freehold title, and estate in fee simple.
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.
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.
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.
