The Runholder

The ultimate food and wine dream team! Escape to wine country and enjoy the best of the best with a two-night stay at Wharekauhau Country Estate and a long lunch and tasting at The Runholder at Te Kairanga


Nestled between vineyard rows and the edge of the Martinborough Terrace, The Runholder is the new home of Te Kairanga, Martinborough Vineyard and Lighthouse Gin. We will transfer you into Martinborough for a long lunch, and tasting at The Runholder. Discover iconic Martinborough wines & gin in their tasting room, feast on a menu celebrating local produce in our restaurant, cosy up beside a roaring fire with a perfectly aged bottle from the cellar, and see Lighthouse Gin’s distiller at work while sipping the perfect Gin & Tonic. 


Indulge in the essence of the region, where every sip and bite is a celebration of craftsmanship and tradition. Our luxury accommodation in Martinborough provides an unforgettable experience for all ages, blending learning, leisure and stunning scenery.







  • Two nights accomodation in a Cottage Suite
  • Daily full country breakfast
  • First night dinner - Wharekauhau tasting menu
  • Second night dinner - Lighter 'farmhouse' dinner
  • Return transfers to and from the Runholder for a long lunch
  • Long lunch and tasting at The Runholder
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