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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Waiorau Homestead in Wanaka offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and an indoor play area. Additional facilities include a laundry service, outdoor seating, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 39 km from Queenstown Airport, Waiorau Homestead is near attractions such as Cardrona (14 km) and Puzzling World (25 km). Activities available include fishing, skiing, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and relaxing hot tub.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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3 single beds
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lachlan
    Australia Australia
    Everything. Great hosts that went above and beyond. Breakfast was unreal. Will definitely be back.
  • Avapul
    Australia Australia
    Very friendly and helpful hosts. Nice breakfast served fresh every morning. Bed was very comfortable which was perfect after a day on the slopes. Perfectly located a 2 min drive from the drive up to Cardrona. Also very close to the general store...
  • Maree
    New Zealand New Zealand
    What a great experience in our own country stunning accommodation with great hosts we will be BACK. Lounge was amazingly warm. Shower was lovely and hot with a treat to have unfloor heating. Bed - best sleep on this trip. Breakfast was...
  • Tammy
    Australia Australia
    The property was peaceful and well kept. Blyth and Anne were lovely hosts, attention to detail in every aspect. Waiorau homestead is unique property beautifully styled and comfortable. The hot tub was a bonus for looking at the stars. Breakfast...
  • O’connor
    Australia Australia
    The hosts were absolutely lovely, it felt like staying with family. They cooked us decadent breakfasts every morning at whatever time we chose, they had excellent recommendations, and they made sure all our needs were met. It was also the perfect...
  • Van
    Australia Australia
    Location was perfect for our family holiday! We stayed for 6 nights and enjoyed snowboarding every day! Very closed to the entrance to Cardrona slopes for easy access. Close to Wanaka and all of the iconic Cardrona spots (aka the pub!!). Blythe...
  • Elsie
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful place to stay. Ann & Blythe are excellent people and will look after you very very well. The homestead is extremely comfortable - and the spa is amazing after a day on the slopes!
  • Sheree
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast was superb. Beautifully presented, locally sourced and great variety. The quality and quantity was incredible and set us up wonderfully for the day out. Blyth was a fantastic host and we felt very well looked after. The fire in the...
  • Archer
    Netherlands Netherlands
    location very private, super nice stay, and one of the best bed I've slept on
  • Jessica
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely stunning property- both inside with incredible decor, finishings and a consideration of small details and warm touches that made us feel really considered, as well as the beautifully maintained outside grounds.

Managed by Ann Lockhart and Blyth Adams

Company review score: 9.8Based on 293 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Ann & Blyth have been in the hospitality business for a number of years and run the award winning Waiorau Homestead Luxury B&B on the premises. Dinners are available on request from resident chef, Blyth. We have hosted some thousands of guests since 2008 and have been awarded Trip Advisors' top 3 places in Wanaka for over 12 years.

Property information

Beautiful rural property, set on 10 acres with mature tress and stream boundary. All season accommodation. 3 luxury rooms and self contanined studio. Guest lounge and guest dining room ( Homestead guests only). Dinners on request from resident chef. Hot tob, petanque courst, outside fire, swimming pool (summer only).

Neighbourhood information

Winter - Waiorau Homestead is the closest accomodation to Cardrona Ski Resort and Snow Farm cross country skiing. It is 20 mins to Treble Cone ski area (Wanaka) and 40 mins to the 2 Queenstown ski fields - The Remarkables & Coronet Peak. Spring/ Summer - access to hiking tracks, inclding the Meg Pack Track - Cardrona to Roaring Meg - 7 hours walk. Meg Hut - 1.5 hours from Homestead. World renowned Cardrona Distillery, horse riding and quad bikes, all adjacent to the property. Iconic Cardrona Hotel - 2kms from Homestead. Numerous wineries, water activites and biking tracks - 20 munites drive to Wanaka. Historic Arrowtown - 30 minutes drive.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Waiorau Homestead takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 70 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Please note that Waiorau Homestead does not accept payments with American Express credit card.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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