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Name of Hotel : Wharekauhau Country Estate
Address : Western Lake Road Rd3
: Palliser Bay Featherston, , New Zealand - 5773
Hotel Description
Accommodations include apartment-like features such as kitchenette, divided living room, bedroom and dining room. Trendy, urban chic accommodations which can include themed rooms with fashionable decor. Hotels with an impeccable reputation, known for attention to detail and guest services. Typically located in high profile areas and offer opulent amenities, which generally include a concierge desk.
 
Safety
The Property Meets All Current Local State And Country
Building Codes
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Room Safety And Security -
Audible Smoke Detectors
Emergency Information In All Guest Rooms
Fire Detectors
Windows Open
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Property Safety And Security -
Audible Alarms In Public Areas
Auto Link To Fire Station
Fire Detectors In Public Areas
Fire Extinguishers In Hallways
Hardwired Smoke Detectors
Meets Fire Safety Code
 
Room Descriptions
Nbr Of Rooms - 12 Nbr Of Suites - 12 Nbr Of Floors - 1
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Room Amenities For All Rooms -
Room Amenities -
Balcony / Bathrobe / Bathroom Amenities / Cable/
Satellite Tv / Coffee/Tea Maker / Color Tv / Direct Dial
Telephone / Easy Chair / Fireplace / Mini Bar / Remote
Control Tv / Shower / Smoke Detector / Telephone /
Television
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As3 -
Bay View
Max Occupancy - 6
Max Nbr Of Rollaways - 0
Chateau Wellington Is A 4 600 Sq Ft Fully Furnished 3-
 
Recreations
On-Site Recreations -
Exercising Fishing
Hiking Horseback Riding
Hunting Jogging
Mountain Biking Sightseeing Tours
Stair Stepper Stationary Bike
Swimming Treadmill
Universal Gym
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Onsite Recreational Activities -
Private Garden Clay Pigeon Shooting Gym 25metre
Heated Indoor Pool Hot Tub Petanque Treatment Room
Bird Safaris 300 Nzd/Day Archery 45nzd/Per Person
Horse Riding 75nzd/Per Person Massage 130 Nzd/Hour
Atv Quad Bikes 175nzd/ Per Person Half Day 4wd
Safaris 160 Nzd/ Per Person Half Day Wine Tour 275nzd/
 
Policy
Rates Are Guaranteed
Family Plan Available
All Bookings For Families With Children Are Subject To
Confirmation By The Lodge. Children Under 12 Yrs Are
Requried To Dine Either Prior To Cocktail Hour Or
Privately. Family Dining Can Be Arranged On Request.
Child Minders Are Available While Parents Dine
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No Pets Allowed On Property -
Guide Dogs Allowed With Proper Clearance From Vet
Regarding Vaccines. Please Check With Lodge Prior To
Arrival.
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Guests Are Welcome To Check-In Earlier However We Are
Unable To
Guarantee Room Will Be Available.
 
Transportation
helicopter transfer from wellington to wharekauhau is only
a 12 minute trip. these can be prebooked with the lodge
and are weather dependent
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transportation from primary airport to property -
taxi - as wellington is 105 kilometres from wharekauhau
whilst taxis are available prebooking of transfers
would be preferred
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limo - private transfers from wellington to wharekauhau
can be arranged and are based on what size car is
needed for the passengers and luggage for instance
sedan or previa van
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rental car - wellington airport has a number of rental
car providers including hertz avis and various
others.
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rail or subway - guests can catch the train from
wellington main station to featherston which is 45
minutes from the lodge. transport from featherston
station to the lodge must be prebooked as there is not
a taxi stand at the station.
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transportation from city center to property -
limo - private transfers from wellington to wharekauhau
can be arranged and are based on what size car is
needed for the passengers and luggage for instance
sedan or previa van
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rental car
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- guests can catch the train from featherston to
welleington main station. featherston train station is
45 minutes from the lodge. transport to featherston
station to the lodge must be prebooked.
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Services
on-site general services
airport shuttle babysitting/childcare
baggage hold business services
children s video concierge
late check-out mail services
masseuse porter/bellmen
safe deposit box turndown service
wake-up calls wedding services
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on-site chargeable services
airline/travel desk hours - from 0800 to 1730
laundry/valet hours - from 0800 to 1730
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additional on-site property services -
daily maid service laundry tour desk video library
mail service word processing
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Safety And Security
the property meets ALL current local state and country
building codes
.
room safety and security -
audible smoke detectors
emergency information in ALL guest rooms
fire detectors
windows open
.
property safety and security -
audible alarms in public areas
auto link to fire station
fire detectors in public areas
fire extinguishers in hallways
hardwired smoke detectors
meets fire safety code
multiple exits for each floor
smoke detectors in public areas
staff trained in cpr
staff trained in first aid
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Room Description
nbr of rooms - 12 Number of suites - 12 Number of floors - 1
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room amenities for ALL rooms -
room amenities -
balcony / bathrobe / bathroom amenities / cable/
satellite tv / coffee/tea maker / color tv / direct dial
telephone / easy chair / fireplace / mini bar / remote
control tv / shower / smoke detector / telephone /
television
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as3 -
bay view
max occupancy - 6
max Number of rollaways - 0
chateau wellington is a 4 600 sq ft fully furnished 3-
bedroom house offering the ultimate in privacy and
luxury with spectacular views of palliser bay. ALL three
bedrooms have ensuite bathroom with separate shower and
claw foot bath
gas fireplace and air-conditioning. the house has a
large open plan living area with gas fireplace full
kitchen and dining area. fully air-conditioned the
house is located just 1 km from
wharekauhau lodge. own transportation is recommended. on
request basis. complimentary bar tea/coffee homemade
cookies basic bkfst items fruit cereal juice milk
bread etc .
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ctg -
bay view
max occupancy - 6
max Number of rollaways - 0
wharepapa cottage is a three-bedroom cottage with
unparalleled views of palliser bay. one queen one
double and one twin bedroom two bathrooms with separate
bath and shower open plan living area with gas
fireplace full kitchen and dining area.
the cottage has laundry facilities and is located just 2
km from wharekauhau lodge. own transportation is
recommended. on request basis. cottage gsts
have full access to the lodge recreation facilities
exclusive tours activities. complimentary bar tea/
coffee homemade cookies basic bkfst items fruit
cereal juice milk etc .
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gtz -
bay view
max occupancy - 2
max Number of rollaways - 0
twin room
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roh -
bay view
max occupancy - 2
max Number of rollaways - 0
your room will be allocated upon arrival.
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rom -
bay view
max occupancy - 2
max Number of rollaways - 0
room at roombank allotment
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ste -
bay view
max occupancy - 2
max Number of rollaways - 0
luxuriously appointed cottage suites with super-king four
poster bed open fireplace underfloor heating deep
comfortable sofas and chairs fully stocked mini-bar and
separate dressing room with full length mirror. private
verandahs with breathtaking views of palliser bay.
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Recreation
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onsite recreational activities -
private garden clay pigeon shooting gym 25metre
heated indoor pool hot tub petanque treatment room
bird safaris 300 nzd/day archery 45nzd/per person
horse riding 75nzd/per person massage 130 nzd/hour
atv quad bikes 175nzd/ per person half day 4wd
safaris 160 nzd/ per person half day wine tour 275nzd/
per person full day nz design shopping tour 275nzd/per
person full day jet boating half day por
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off-site recreations -
golfing museum/gallery viewing
wine tasting
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Property Description
property category - luxury
property type -
ALL suites boutique
lodge
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year built - 2005 year remodeled - 1998
ratings -
ohg deluxe - 5 stars
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additional property description -
recapturing the gracious lifestyle of a bygone era
wharekauhau country estate is a spectacular multi-award
winning luxury lodge situated on a 5000-acre working
farm and nearby renowned martinborough vineyards.
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email - reservations wharekauhau.co.nz
website - www.wharekauhau.co.nz
general manager name - nico and kristy de lange
time zone - GMT 12
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Policies
rates are guaranteed
family plan available
ALL bookings for families with children are subject to
confirmation by the lodge. children under 12 yrs are
requried to dine either prior to cocktail hour or
privately. family dining can be arranged on request.
child minders are available while parents dine
.
no pets allowed on property -
guide dogs allowed with proper clearance from vet
regarding vaccines. please check with lodge prior to
arrival.
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guests are welcome to check-in earlier however we are
unable to
guarantee room will be available.
guests are welcome to stay until later however room may
have to be
vacated for new arrivals.
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corporate id required for bookings -
group policy description -
minimum size of group 5 rooms
maximum size of group 12 rooms
group coordinator meredith ellis
a reservation with minimum 5 rooms is considered a group
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please address ALL group and meeting requests to the
hotel
directly.
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over sold policy -
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additional policy description -
in the event we are unable to replace a cancelled
booking the following applies 30 days prior to arrival
25 % fee applies to total cost of stay. 48 hours
prior to arrival 100 % fee applies to total cost of
stay.
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property offers commission - 10 % rate of commission
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additional commission programs information -
10 percent - except when noted non-commissionable
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28oct08 - xxxxxxx - cancel by 31 days prior to 1800 hours
on day of arrival local hotel time
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cancellation policy text -
25 percent levy for cancellation within 30 days 100
percent for cxln within 48 hours
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28oct08 - xxxxxxx mon-sun
guarantee required for late arrival
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guarantee text -
credit card required at time of booking.
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deposit text -
we levy a 25 percent charge of the total stay to the
credit card 30 days prior to arrival.
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accepted forms of guarantee-
credit card wire payment
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accepted forms of deposit-
credit card wire payment
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accepted forms of payment-
company check cash
credit card traveller s check
wire payment
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Meeting And Conventions
total Number of meeting rooms - 1
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seating format options -
meeting room name - main dining room
banquet - 40 theatre style - 80
meeting room name - palliser room
banquet - 10 reception style - 25
theatre style - 30 u-shaped - 15
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Location
area - in country - ocean front
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wlg airport 105 km e
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primary local point of interest - palliser bay
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primary city -
wlg -
120 km e
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additional property location text -
wharekauhau is located 105km north west of wellington at
palliser bay situated on a 5000 acre sheep station.it
is remote and secluded with the rimutaka ranges to the
west and palliser bay to the east. an easy drive from
wharekauhau is the renowned martinborough wine growing
region and greytown which has numerous antique and
boutique shops
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cape palliser seal rooker 75 km ne
featherston train station 40 km n
greytown 60 km n
masterton 75 km n
mt bruce wildlife centre 110 km n
palliser bay 1.5 km s
te papa-museum of new zea 105 km sw
vineyards martinborough 45 km ne
wellington 105 km sw
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Incentive Programs
hotel frequent guest program -
the club of small luxury hotel
www.clubslh.com
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Facilities
on-site facilities -
general facilities
banquet facility beach
conference room gift shop
handicap facilities indoor pool
lounge meeting room
non-smoking rooms restaurant
spa tennis courts
whirlpool
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chargeable facilities
business center
fitness center complimentary
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parking facilities
free parking
outdoor parking
valet parking
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public area facilities
high speed internet access
wireless data connection through telecom
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additional on-site facilities -
recreation centre features a gymnasium changing rooms
and showers 25 metre indoor swimming pool and
treatment room for a variety of spa treatments. there
are a number of on site activities available on the 5000
acre working sheep farm including walking trails
mountain biking 4wd farm tours atv tours archery
clay target range horse back rides wine tours to local
vineyards spa treatments
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Extras/Options
taxes and surcharges -
tax- 12.50 %
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incoming fax charge - first page 0.50 NZD additional pages
0.50 NZD
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outgoing fax charge - first page 0.50 NZD additional pages
0.50 NZD
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phone charges -
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extra charges text -
extra adult charge is nzd290 which includes rollaway bed
dinner and breakfast. extra child charge is nzd180
which includes rollaway bed dinner and breakfast.
maximum number of guests per room is 3
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Directions
direction to the property from - north
a 1.5 hour scenic drive northeast of wellington. drive
from
wellington along state highway 2 through the hutt valley
then to featherston. upon entering featherston
turn right down western lake
road. wharekauhau is 40km from this turn.
note helicopter transfers are available. ten minutes
from wellington.
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Dining
property has 1 restaurants on-site
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meal plans available at property -
continental plan
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meal plans included in rates
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additional meal plan description -
continental valid as of 2003
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dining room
type of restaurant - full service restaurant
type of cuisine - international
meals served - breakfast / lunch / dinner / dessert
hours -
from 0700hrs to 1030hrs mon-sun
from 1830hrs to 1930hrs mon-sun
restaurant description -
enjoy a five-course table d hote dinner prepared with
the best and freshest of local ingredients. complemented
by a fine range of new zealand vintages and attentive
personal service. dress code-smart/casual
hours breakfast 7.00am - 10.30am lunch 12.00pm -
2.30pm. cocktail hour 7.00pm dinner 8.00pm. private
dining-available either in the drawing room or palliser
room
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Credit Cards
credit cards accepted as payment-
american express - diners club - jcb international -
master card - visa
 
Corporate Locations
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Cancellation/Refund
cancellation policy - cancel reservation 30 days prior to.
arrival to avoid a 25 percent charge. .
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cancellation fee of 25 percent of stay applies for ALL .
cancellations. .
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Business And Meeting Services
business services -
audio-visual equipment business center
catering computer printing
computers conference services
copy service courier
fax service shipping
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Property Amenities
On Site : Airline Desk
On Site : Babysitting
On Site : Banquet Facility
On Site : Business Center
On Site : Business Services
On Site : Childrens Program
On Site : Concierge Desk
On Site : Conference Rooms
On Site : Exercise Facility
On Site : Free Parking
All Rooms : Hair Dryer
All Rooms : Handicap Rooms
On Site : Horseback Riding
On Site : Indoor Pool
All Rooms : Ironing Bd/Trouser Pres
On Site : Lounge/Bar
All Rooms : Non-Smoking Rooms
On Site : Ocean Front
All Rooms : Refrigerator
On Site : Restaurant
On Site : Spa
On Site : Tennis Courts
On Site : Wedding Services
 
Property Vicinities
» Sheep Station (SE - 0 miles)
» Fishing (N  - 1 miles)
» Native Bush (S  - 1 miles)
» Vineyards (S  - 40 miles)
» Wetlands (S  - 10 miles)
» National Wildlife Center (S  - 100 miles)
» Seal Colony (NW - 90 miles)
» Historic Sites (E  - 1 miles)
» Ocean Scenery And Palliser Bay (N  - 1 miles)
» Gardens (S  - 30 miles)
» Wellington (NE - 104 miles)
» National Museum And Library (NE - 104 miles)
» Golf (S  - 40 miles)
» Snorkeling (E  - 5 miles)
 
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