About this Holiday House
Beautiful original homestead Waimoana occupies a privileged & remote position on Wairarapa's rugged east coast.
Private 1920s bungalow on sprawling grounds with 7 bedrooms to sleep up to 18 people. The homestead features original native wood panelling, frescoed ceilings, fireplaces. This heritage is complemented by the owners’ love of classic & contemporary design, with a focus on luxury & comfort. Waimoana is a family home to be shared & enjoyed.
Large new country kitchen looking out to the South Pacific Ocean with 3 ovens, induction cooktop, 2 dishwashers. Formal living room, family room & theatre with 150" screen. Formal dining room. Sauna. Walk-in chiller to meet demands of large groups. Picturesque potager for harvesting in-season vegetables & berries. Large heated swimming pool (heated during daylight savings months). Tennis court. Trampoline. Two sandpits. Rugby field with goal posts. Fire pit for long evenings stargazing. Fish pond. Lovely gardens and acres of space to enjoy tranquil days and evenings. Private beach with beautiful stretches of sand at low tides.
Suitable for extended families, groups, corporate retreats, and film & tv production.
The Wairarapa is known for its stunning landscapes, starry night skies, vineyards and local producers.
Waimoana is located on the wild east coast, 50 minutes east of Masterton/Carterton and approx. 2.5 hours from Wellington CBD.
Optional self-contained cottages available, POA:
- the ‘Scrubcutters Hut', an authentic 1900s hut with 3 double bedrooms, located across the road from Waimoana homestead (3 min walk)
- the Shepherds Cottage, a 1970s weatherboard cottage with 3 double bedrooms, located across the tennis court (3 min walk)



















































































