You are welcome to relax and enjoy the privacy of the house and grounds or use Wairepo House as a base from which to sample what the Nelson region has to offer. Central to the region, we are perfectly situated for you to explore the region's attractions.

At Wairepo House

Start the day with breakfast in the famous Nelson sunshine by the pool. Choose from a huge range of options and a time to suit you.

Stroll to the grass tennis court or the petanque lawn for some light exercise, or relax under the pagoda or in the
sun by the pool. Enjoy a leisurely game of garden chess
or meander through our two acres of peonies, which are grown for flower production and exported throughout the world from October to December. Join Richard in our
55-hectare orchard to see how Nelson fruit begins its journey to supermarket shelves across the UK and the USA.

Explore our garden rooms and delight in finding new outdoor nooks as you wander around. Designed to compliment the seasons, they make the most of the spring drifts of peonies and azaleas, summer roses and rambling herbaceous borders and red leaves of autumn. Or wander along our native forest walk, complete with fantails.

Savour Nelson chardonnay and a platter of local delicacies
in the summerhouse, while looking out at the birds over the pond or revel in the views from your balcony.

Around the Nelson region

Nelson is famous for its summer sunshine, beautiful beaches and breath-taking scenery. There are three National Parks to explore covering coastal to alpine lake areas and there are plenty of opportunities to fish for trout in the Motueka River or the Nelson Lakes National Park.

Nearby Motueka has several good restaurants, as does Mapua. Both are a short drive away. They are havens for local artists and craftspeople and it is well worth exploring some of the galleries in both townships. With over 350 artists living and working in the Nelson region, there is plenty to see. The excellent regional guidebook, Art in its Own Place guides you through country roads to some of the best on offer. You can sample some of the local boutique produce at wine and food tasting rooms around the area, or simply take in the views.

For the more active, there are golf courses, native bush and mountain hikes, hunting, garden trails, city shopping, mountain bike riding, rock climbing, para gliding, windsurfing, skydiving, four wheel driving and horse riding. The Abel Tasman National Park is a popular destination for swimming, walking and kayaking.