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
Please note that a “My Vaccine Pass” is required for people staying at Wharepuke or eating at Māha Restaurant
Wharepuke Subtropical Accommodation
At our 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 with NZ history and culture and river walks with waterfalls are just an easy walk from our property more info.
Our longer term (1month +) cottage might be 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 has been awarded the Trip Advisor “Peoples Choice” award
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).
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 overseas. The art park 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
We have 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. 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. They are operating contactless for the foreseeable.
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 RE who has his work in numerous collections both public and private around the world. Mark gives printmaking and drawing classes by appointment
Mark has recently been elected into the Royal Society of Painters Printmakers.