Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7
  • The entire place is yours
  • 517 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodations in Kerikeri offers a holiday home with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a terrace, kitchenette, balcony, and garden views. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves Japanese, Asian, and European cuisines for brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Outdoor seating and a picnic area provide additional dining options. Convenient Location: Located 3.7 mi from Bay of Islands Airport, the property is a 7-minute walk from Kemp House and Stone Store. Nearby attractions include Haruru Falls (11 mi) and Waitangi Treaty Grounds (16 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the garden, restaurant, and host, ensuring a pleasant and memorable stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Jane
New Zealand New Zealand
“A wonderful and relaxing overnight stay. The tropical surrounds were idyllic. Great "unit" too - spacious, well-appointed with a relaxing tropical view from the porch.”
Findlay
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great atmosphere surrounded by lush sub-tropical bush with lovely walking track through it. Cabin has full kitchen and comfy seating. Awesome veranda with table and chairs allowing you to eat/drink outside and soak up the surroundings. Lovely...”
Beata
Sweden Sweden
“This is a green paradise, a green exotic oasis in the city of Kerikeri!”
Renee
United States United States
“The garden setting was superb. We found the host to be very accommodating, friendly, and informative. Having an artist in residence and art throughout the garden was very appealing.”
Pauline
Australia Australia
“The cottage had everything we could possibly need and was modern and comfortable with a deck overlooking a wonderful subtropical garden. Tania helped us with our washing and was a great host. Away from the hustle and bustle of the Bay of Islands.”
Gill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“location, environment, proximity to wonderful surroundings and the beaches”
Michal
New Zealand New Zealand
“The surroundings were absolutely magical. We knew there was a garden, but we didn't expect anything like this! Spectacular and beautiful, the variety of different plant species and birds was lovely. Truly a special place with walks around it.”
Tina
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful location and surrounding gardens. It was very peaceful. The cabin was well equipped and had everything you need to be comfortable.”
Gill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything really!! the surroundings were beautiful - facilities excellent. We were made to feel very welcome.”
Dominique
United States United States
“The location is exceptional: beautiful park with sculptures, a big variety of tree and plants, an art gallery, quiet, close to the center of town, hikes, and historic sites. The cottage had a bedroom, living room, kitchenette and bathroom, and a...”

Host Info

9.7
Host Review Score
Wharepuke has been in the family since 1938. Robin Booth moved back to the family land in 1993 where, from completely bare earth he started a subtropical nursery and started the plantings of what is now lush subtropical "Gardens of National Significance" NZGT. Robins daughter Tania with her partner Mark moved to Wharepuke after travelling An old army barrack was moved from Auckland on the back of a truck and converted into a restaurant.The cottages were built Mark Graver RE set up the Wharepuke Print Studio, NZ's only dedicated nontoxic etching studio, and the Art at Wharepuke gallery, specialising in international printmakers but also exceptional works in other media. A sculpture trail meanders through the gardens. There is a changing exhibition of sculptures and provide opportunity for artist residencies for artists from around the world. Maha Restaurant :Run by couple Ming and Diane. Award winning chef Ming Poon describes his food as "where East Meets West".He uses local produce and wines and is fully licensed.They have numerous awards and write-ups in top national magazines
Kerikeri is a boutique town with lots of cafes, wineries and crafts. Wharepuke is just a 5 min walk to NZs iconic historic area the Stone Store Basin reserve where there is NZ's oldest buildings, Maori history and lovely river walks to see waterfalls. Just 1km to Kerikeri town
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Maha@wharepuke
  • Cuisine
    Japanese • Asian • European
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

Amenities of Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodations in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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