Kristy and Nico deLange, and the entire staff, do everything possible to make your stay as comfortable as can be. It's like their house is your house. Completely five star luxury, but unpretentious and comfortable. I highly recommend this property.

We spent three days around Christmas 2009 (period was unfortunately not available in the "Date of stay"-menu at tripadvisor.com) at Whare Kauhau and were absolutely blown away by the entire experience. The Lodge's setting in Pallisser bay is perfect, with on one side a view over the beautiful ocean with its ever changing colours and on the other side luscious green grass hills and rough mountains. On Christmas evening we witnessed one of the most stunning sunsets we have ever seen and will never forget.

The staff are very professional and heartwarmingly kind at the same time. I am afraid that I forgot their names - our stay was over a year ago - but will always remember how the sympathetic managers, the sommelier and his incredibly kind wife, the young chef who blew us away with his creativity and devotion and - I believe his name was Paul - the man who took us clay shooting, quad biking and touring around the property, how all of those wonderful people managed to surprise us time and time again by their anticipation to our needs and desires, their enthousiasm and their kindness

You will love this place. You can both relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery or do lots of activities, and when you get bored of your time on you own, a warm welcome awaits in the large dining building.

If you ever have the opportunity to go to Whare Kauhau, you would be a fool not to accept. We as a family love travelling to luxury lodges in dramatic settings and have seen some beautiful places, but Whare Kauhau took our hearts like no other place.

If you are willing to pay for it - this is a fantastic place. Far away from everything, a great place to relax. The staff is very friendly - a gorgeous lodge.

Being avid travelers and having visited some of the top lodges, both fishing and luxury, in New Zealand multiple times, we found Wharekauhau Lodge to be the perfect representation of the Kiwi rural lifestyle, served up with attention and magnificence. We enjoy Wharekauhau so much that we have been insisting that friends join us for our stay on the property. With the range of activities available on the property, you can be as busy and active as you want; or the lodge can be a secluded zone of relaxation if that is what you prefer.

The Lodge and farm offer a perfect location that provides a serene feel with beach views and ocean surf, the South Island off on the horizon, the majestic Tararua Mountains in the background, and the green pastures dotted with sheep.

The level of professional hospitality service and attention to details provided by each staff member is like having your own personal concierge. Each one of the staff is most capable and happy to provide whatever you may require or request.