LUSCIOUS HOTELS: Wharekauhau Lodge in Palliser, New Zealand

Royal accommodation: Wharekauhau Lodge in Palliser NZ

ACCOMODATION FIT FOR A KING: See where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and little Prince George, stayed when they arrived in New Zealand this week…

 

MAP Wellington, New Zealand

 

After Kate, William, George and their entourage arrived in Wellington, New Zealand this week, they escaped to Wharekauhau Lodge in Palliser, about an hour and a half away, to recover from jet lag before starting the full-blown 3-week royal tour of NZ and Australia.

 

MAP: Wharekauhau Lodge

Wharekauhau Lodge, Western Lake Road, Palliser Bay, RD3 Featherston, Wairarapa, New Zealand

 

The luxurious, 5-star property is at the southern end of the North Island, and includes a lodge and 13 cottages, set amongst 5500 acres of sheep and cattle farmland.

 

ROYAL ACCOMMODATION: Wharekauhau Lodge in Palliser in New Zealand

 

It includes all the very best of what New Zealand has to offer: food and wine, stunning views, and a large amount of activities, from archery and horse riding, to fishing and mountaineering.

 

Sheep at Wharekauhau Lodge Country Estate Wairarapa NZ

 

Apparently, the Edwardian house is owned by the American billionaire Bill Foley, chairman of $4 billion mortgage company, Fidelity National Financial, who has spent $200 million investing in distressed wineries. Learn more about him here.

 

ROYAL TOUR: Bedroom - Wharekauhau Country Estate lodge

 

Famous guests have included Meg Ryan, Nicole Kidman and Bill Gates.

 

ROYAL TOUR PHOTOS: Wharekauhau estate in New Zealand dining area

 Learn more about Wharekauhau Lodge and the luscious private cottages via their website.

 

 

 

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