Wharepuke in Kerikeri Bay of Islands Northland NZ
Wharepuke is a complete destination with cottage accommodation, restaurant, art gallery, nontoxic print studio and Sculpture Park, all nestled in large lush subtropical gardens. We are just 1km from the centre of Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands Northland NZ- Kerikeri Map
Covid-19- Level 2 the cottages, gardens and sculpture park are now open
MĀHA Restaurant is open
Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation
Kerikeri Accommodation. We have 5 stylish one bedroom self catering cottages. Our family run Kerikeri Motel is in a quiet location on the Stone Store Hill. The cottages are set in a lush award winning subtropical garden. NZ history and culture and river walks with waterfalls are just an easy walk from our property more info.
In level 2 we have our longer term (1month +) cottage available
Great Reviews! Our visitors keep coming back!
More details on our Kerikeri Accommodation Motel
ph. +64 (0)9 4078933
Māha Restaurant at Wharepuke -Kerikeri
Māha Restaurant is OPEN in level 2
MĀHA Restaurant Review in Cuisine Magazine the Winter Edition:
“In a clearing within that exotic forest at Wharepuke breathes a spirit of inspired simplicity.”
” Earthy and esoteric elements meld in a pan-Asian menu where authenticity frames every dish … a plated travelogue presented with passion and precision.”
(Michael Hooper, Cuisine Magazine, July 2019, p. 152).
Our new Wharepuke Restaurant
ph. 09 945 6551 for bookings (yes this is a Kerikeri number!)
Sculpture Park
Our Art Park exhibits selected artworks from artists around NZ and International. It is set within and compliment the gardens through almost 1km of track. The contemporary artworks are crafted with wood, stone, ceramics, glass, metal, plastic, sound and print and change throughout the year
Wharepuke Subtropical Garden NZ
*NEWS FLASH* We have just been awarded 5 stars by the NZGT and are now a “Garden of National Significance “.
Kerikeri Gardens. Our self contained accommodation cottages are nestled in 5 acres of subtropical plantings awarded “Garden of Significance”NZGT. Join Robin Booth on one of his interactive garden tours or wander on your own through established gardens viewing rare and unusual plants, many not seen elsewhere in New Zealand Garden Tours.
The gardens and sculpture trail are open to the public 7 days a week 10am-5pm and by appointment outside these hours
Art at Wharepuke
A purpose built Art Gallery exhibiting mostly International printmaking or works on paper but also some exceptional works in other media. A changing exhibition space of solo or group shows, museum shows, and international open submissions.
Open 7 days 10am-5pm. Free entry
More info for Art at Wharepuke
Our Kerikeri accommodation showcase fine art prints and paintings by resident artist Mark Graver aRE who has his work in numerous collections both public and private around the world. Mark gives printmaking and drawing classes by appointment
*NEWS FLASH* Mark has recently been elected into the Royal Society of Painters Printmakers.