Wharekauhau Lodge located at Western Lake Rd, Palliser Bay is a luxury lodge with 12 cottages on a 2000-hectare working sheep and beef farm with swimming pool, tennis, croquet on the manicured back law , outdoor spa pool and beauty spa. Modelled on an Edwardian country mansion it is designed by Queenstown architect Fred van Brandenburg. Getting there: It’s a two hour scenic drive or a ten minute helicopter ride from Wellington. Accomodation: There are twelve elegant cottage suites each with a super king bed, spacious private bathroom, open fireplace, fully stocked bar and deep comfortable sofas and chairs. All suites command stunning views overlooking Palliser Bay. Local Attractions: One can enjoy four wheel drive farm and coastal tours, extensive bushwalks, sporting-clay field, spa treatments, horse riding, fishing and hunting are some of the on site activities. Visits to the seal colony and the local vineyards can also be enjoyed. Facilities: 24 Hour Reception, bar & lounge, restaurant, room service, tour desk, dry cleaning / guest laundry, child minding service, disbaled facilities, swimming pool, sauna, spa, currency exchange, business centre, caretakers. For booking and local expert advice: E-mail New Zealand Reservations at book@NewZealandReservations.co.nz Reservation: To confirm a reservation, 25% of the total stay or a current credit card number (with expiry date) to guarantee the booking, should be deposited. Info Charges: From $973 for two, including accommodation, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, four- course dinner and breakfast Well, the Wharekauhau Lodge is the just right place for those who are longing to enrich themselves with a totally novel experience in the lap of opulence and the Mother Nature. Once you visit the place, it would be hard for you to so leave the fabulous place and get back to the worldly life. Source: Stuff