The Experience

The Experience

Experience a haven of complete privacy at Mahu Whenua. Our hosted accommodation offers a sanctuary for you and your guests. Indulge in personalised luxury as you enjoy the entire Homestead to yourselves.

Picture yourself stepping through the grand doors, opening up to spectacular views of rolling green pastures and the glistening waters of Lake Wanaka beyond, surrounded only by familiar faces. The luxurious setting of Mahu Whenua Villa is your home exclusively for a few days, and the team are discretely weaving their magical blend of Kiwi hospitality to ensure that you don’t lift a finger.

The chef is preparing a feast of local fare with a menu tailored to your tastes, and the hosts are topping up your wine glasses, creating a seamless experience that allows you to really engage in the special time away with those closest to you.

Immersed in luxury, surrounded by your family or closest friends, you break bread over the dinner table and share stories of the day you have just spent exploring native beech forests on horseback, hiking mountain ridges or slicing turns in fresh snow on New Zealand’s best ski areas.

At Mahu Whenua, we believe that true luxury is about creating unforgettable moments with the people who matter most. Let us host you in style and create a bespoke hosted accommodation experience that exceeds all of your expectations.

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Fully Hosted Inclusions

With exclusive use of Mahu Whenua's spectacular facilities, our world-class luxury offering is enhanced with a fully customisable guest experience. Our standard rate includes everything that you should expect.

~ Fully hosted lodge-style luxury accommodation
~ Fresh flowers and cheeseboard on arrival
~ All meals prepared by an on-site chef and sous chef
~ Beverages including premium house wines and beers, soft drinks and tea and coffee
~ Exclusive use of the seasonally heated swimming pool and year-round hot pool
~ On-site hiking and biking trails
~ Daily turndown service with linen change on the third night

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A Uniquely Personal Stay

We also have an array of optional extras to tailor your stay and perfectly meet your every need.

Our reservations team will take all the stress out of the planning to help you curate the perfect stay with us, and make the most of your time in our special corner of the world.

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Food & Wine

The cuisine at Mahu Whenua will be at the heart of your stay – enjoy local Kiwi produce lovingly prepared by your private chef.

The innovative Mahu Whenua chefs will source the freshest local produce and create beautiful dishes that will leave your taste buds tingling. Our chefs can cater to your dietary requirements and requests - just let us know in advance.

To ensure your stay is as relaxing as possible, all meals are included - breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks, soft drinks and picnics. Every evening you can choose between enjoying canapés, or an entrée to accompany your dinner and dessert.

The Experience

Innovative cuisine
lovingly prepared

Your on-site private chef is preparing a feast of local fare with a menu tailored to your tastes, the hosts are topping up your wine glasses, creating a seamless experience that allows you to really engage in this special time away with those closest to you.

“We have just returned home after two weeks in NZ and I can honestly say our stay at Mahu Whenua was the absolute highlight of our trip. The whole experience was exceptional – we loved the food, the rooms and the landscape, but above all it was the people who made the experience so special.”

Nikki & Family, Australia