Kāpiti Coast · New Zealand
Te Awa Estate
Where the river meets the vines — a Tuscan sanctuary in New Zealand bush
Discover the Estate
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Kāpiti Coast · New Zealand
Where the river meets the vines — a Tuscan sanctuary in New Zealand bush
Discover the Estate
Te Awa — the river. Named for the Ngatiawa River that shapes and defines this land, winding through ancient bush along the estate's boundary, its voice a constant companion through every season.
Set on 6.3 hectares of rolling countryside in the Reikorangi Valley, Te Awa Estate is a place where the warmth of a Tuscan villa meets the untamed beauty of the New Zealand bush. Follow the river path through native forest, past the vineyard and olive grove, to emerge at the heated pool overlooking the valley.
The estate's 190 olive trees produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil, while the heritage orchards, rose gardens, and hydrangea-lined paths — featured on the Waikanae Garden Trail — create a landscape of extraordinary beauty and abundance.
This is not a hotel. This is an entire estate, exclusively yours — a place where every detail has been considered, every view composed, every moment designed for the art of unhurried living.
“A place where time slows and the world beyond the valley gently falls away”
With 660 square metres of beautifully appointed living space, Te Awa Estate offers the rare luxury of room to breathe — generous proportions, soaring ceilings, and an effortless flow between indoor warmth and outdoor splendour.
The heart of the estate — a magnificent room centred around a raised fireplace, with rich timber floors, kilim rugs, and bookshelves that invite long afternoons of reading and conversation.
A cook's dream anchored by a Rangemaster stove and handmade green tiles. The generous island and bush-framed windows make this a space where meals become occasions.
Four generous bedrooms — three with ensuite bathrooms — each a private world of comfort. High ceilings, natural light, and views across the garden and bush create spaces of deep, restorative rest.
Independent guest quarters offer privacy and autonomy, while the library — with its garden views and writing desk — is an ideal workspace or quiet reading retreat away from the main house.
A 12-metre heated pool and spa sit on a sunny terrace with sweeping views across the valley. The outdoor fireplace extends the magic into the evening — swim beneath the stars, then warm yourself by the fire with a glass of something local.
Follow the river trail through stands of native bush to a secluded bend in the Ngatiawa — your own private swimming hole in summer. Wander through the olive grove at golden hour, stroll the vineyard rows at dusk, or simply sit on the bridge and listen to the water. The estate's gardens — featured on the Waikanae Garden Trail — are a curated journey through colour and fragrance across every season.
Whether it's an intimate dinner for two or a banquet for twelve, the estate's dining spaces rise to the occasion. The grand dining room flows seamlessly from the farmhouse kitchen, while the outdoor terrace and patio offer al fresco dining with a Provençal sensibility.
Exchange vows on the riverbank beneath a canopy of native bush, or amongst the ancient olive grove with the valley stretching out before you. Te Awa Estate offers an utterly private, breathtakingly beautiful canvas for your most important day — from intimate elopements by the water's edge to grand celebrations under the stars.
The estate's grand lounge, banquet dining room, heated pool terrace, and sweeping grounds provide distinct settings for every chapter of your celebration — ceremony, reception, dancing, and the morning after.
Step inside Te Awa Estate from wherever you are. Our immersive 3D tour lets you walk through every room, wander the grounds, and feel the space before you arrive.
The entire estate is exclusively yours. No shared spaces, no strangers — just you, your guests, and 6.3 hectares of Tuscan-meets-bush paradise.
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Tucked into the Reikorangi Valley yet just one hour from Wellington, Te Awa Estate offers the rare combination of utter seclusion and easy accessibility. The Kāpiti Coast is one of New Zealand's most cherished stretches of coastline — a place of golden beaches, island sanctuaries, and communities that move at their own gentle pace.