Getting Here

Travelling is about taking a journey; Part of the Wharekauhau experience is about taking this journey and the many modes in which you can do so.

Driving Directions

Wharekauhau is a scenic 1.5 hour drive from central Wellington City, or a 3 hour drive from the Hawkes Bay.

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Personal Driver Guide

What better way to learn about the country or city you have just arrived into than with your own personal driver guide.

Wharekauhau can arrange a private driver from anywhere in New Zealand to anywhere in New Zealand. If you would like to be greeted by one of our guides at the airport as you step off you aircraft and taken ether directly to Wharekauhau or perhaps indulge in some local sightseeing please contact us and we can make all necessary arrangements.

Find out more about transfer by Personal Driver Guide.
Private Helicopter

For the ultimate in experiences, why not fly from the city into Palliser Bay and admire the surroundings from the air. Land on Wharekauhau’s front lawn only metres away from the main lodge.

Find out more about transfer by Private Helicopter.
Private Jet Charter

We are able to arrange a flight from anywhere in Australasia to Wellington via private Jet. We have access to a range of aircraft, so why not take the hassle out of airports and travel and allow us to source the ultimate in travelling, and sightseeing.
Light Aircraft

Wharekauhau is home to a private airstrip capable of landing light aircraft. You will get the chance to fly up over Wellington and around the rugged coastline before touching-down on our private airstrip located atop the cliffs overlooking Palliser Bay.