Wharekauhau

[amaroo]

New Zealand and double status credits go together like hand in glove! The result = stunning!

Wharekauhau Lodge, New Zealand Wairarapa Accommodation in Luxury Seclusion | Wharekauhau Lodge

Qantas business class - BNE-SYD-WLG-SYD-BNE

DSC = 480 of the little beauties!

 

[amaroo]

QF J BNE-SYD

Without doubt the worse meal I've ever been served on a plane. It went back pretty much as it was served - absolutely vile!



Some nice views on approach. E/W runway makes for a nice change.



Let's see if I can purge that last meal out of my memory....

 

[amaroo]

Feeling pretty hungry - we got straight down to business.



After some timeout....



It was back to business

 

[LadyC]

Looks very tasty! waiting for the next instalment

 

[amaroo]

QF J SYD-WLG

Nice enough flight. The Jetconnect flight crew are always nice and very service orientated. The food presentation was a little rough, but it was tasty.

 

[Major]

I had to google "pithivier" just to find out it's a bloody pie

 

[amaroo]

We landed in WLG just before midnight and after a day of indulgence I knew a taxi was going to be required. This meant we would need to get a taxi back to airport the next day to collect a hire car for our drive to Wharekauhau.

We stayed at the IC Wellington - nice room and excellent location.

Due to a combination of a long travel day and over indulgence - the only photos I took of the IC was the hall and the view.




We had a booking that included breakfast, but we had other plans and decided to sleep in.

 

[amaroo]

I had to google "pithivier" just to find out it's a bloody pie

Pretty tasty too.

 

[amaroo]

After a good sleep it was time to explore.

First up was a ride on the cable car

 

[amaroo]

After 20mins of sightseeing - it was time to eat!

Passed this lovely on the way...



We last visited Wellington in the early 90's and had a great meal at a place called Boulcott Street Bistro.

26 years later - it's still trading. Great memories, the restaurant is still going strong and a must when in Wellington.







Delicious!

Pot Pie



Sunday Roast

 

[amaroo]

So after an excellent brunch we checked out of the IC and took a taxi back to WLG to collect the hire car.

The drive to Wharekauhau is spectacular with a crossing of the Rimutaka range - it's around 1hr 45 min drive. The first photo shows some traffic issues caused by repairs to a land slip .... a section of the road just disappeared.

Of course the other way to get to Wharekauhau is a 10min chopper ride... maybe next time.



Quintessential NZ landscape




First glimpse of Wharekauhau

 

[amaroo]

On arrival we were met at the car door, told to leave the keys and luggage in the car, and offered drinks .... we were then given a tour of the property - glass in hand

No bothering with parking the car, luggage, paperwork, passports, or credit cards - this is how a check-in should be done!

After receiving a top up of a sensational local SB - we were shown to our cottage.

 

[amaroo]

After settling in (read - more drinks) we took a look around the 5,000 acre property.

Absolutely Stunning!

 

[craven morehead]

On arrival we were met at the car door, told to leave the keys and luggage in the car, and offered drinks .... we were then given a tour of the property - glass in hand

No bothering with parking the car, luggage, paperwork, passports, or credit cards - this is how a check-in should be done!

After receiving a top up of a sensational local SB - we were shown to our cottage.

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This place looks absolutely amazing !!

 

[amaroo]

Soon enough it was time for dinner.

 

[amaroo]

Breakfast.... good selection and well presented.

 

[amaroo]

The day was an absolute stunner! So we went for another walk around the property.

What a beauty!!

 

[craven morehead]

The day was an absolute stunner! So we went for another walk around the property.

What a beauty!!

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Simply outstanding !!

 

[LadyC]

Some gorgeous scenery there!

 

[drron]

Great info.We intend to spend some time in NZ in Feb 2019.looking to stay in some nice lodges etc.This may fit the bill.Thanks.