Waihora Homestead has the space, charm, privacy and country comfort to offer just what you need
Waihora is a charming Homestead set against a gorgeous backdrop of an established garden, making it a perfect destination for your gathering, birthday or intimate wedding. Rustic and historic, Waihora sits in the heart of South Wairarapa which is a popular tourist destination. We also have Burnside Church just three kilometers down the road.
Enjoy the evening view as the sun sets over the Rimutaka Range from the colonial wrap around veranda. Waihora, surrounded by green farming hills, is breathtakingly beautiful, with original features and warm wood through out, it feels like coming home. The large bedrooms each have a door onto the veranda to enjoy the morning or evening sun or just to leave open in the warm weather while you relax within.
Whether you wish to get married in our established garden, or simply reserve the house for your guests’ accommodation, we will provide a relaxed atmosphere of privacy catering to your every need.
Enjoy the evening view as the sun sets over the Rimutaka Range from the colonial wrap around veranda. Waihora, surrounded by green farming hills, is breathtakingly beautiful, with original features and warm wood through out, it feels like coming home. The large bedrooms each have a door onto the veranda to enjoy the morning or evening sun or just to leave open in the warm weather while you relax within.
Whether you wish to get married in our established garden, or simply reserve the house for your guests’ accommodation, we will provide a relaxed atmosphere of privacy catering to your every need.
Near by:
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isWith the beautiful Martinborough just moments away with the friendly bar and cafe scene, making you feel like a local. Also famous for its 20-odd vineyards, country markets and fairs, vineyard lunches and events such as Toast Martinborough and Around the Vines.
Fetherston, Greytown and Carterton are just a short drive beyond that for antiques, secondhand shops, cafes and restaurants and don't forget the Greytown's Festival of Christmas in July. Just 10 minutes south of Waihora is The Land Girl Pirinoa Coffee House - a perfect place to stop for great coffee on your way to Cape Palliser or Lake Ferry. The Pirinoa Store is also well stocked if you need any supplies. |
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Further South:
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The Ngawi fishing village, famous for TV commercials, provides the full rural experience of watching the old bulldozers getting boats in and out of the sea.
Cape Palliser Lighthouse is well worth a visit and good climb up the 254 steps to view a dramatic seascape, and on the drive there you will see colonies of NZ fur seals that frequent the coastline. There are great surfing, diving and fishing spots at Ningnong, Ngawi and Lake Ferry. This largely untouched part of the Wairarapa is pretty special. |
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Bird watching:
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We have our own flock of Californian Quail that live in the garden, along with Tui, Red-crowned Parakeets, Wax-eyes, Sparrows and plenty of Fantails, the odd Grey Heron, which are all around the homestead.
We are only a short drive from Lake Wairarapa and the wetlands. |
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