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About Te Hihi

Te Hihi Estate offers the elite standard for guests desiring the ultimate in luxurious, retreat accommodation. Offering 92 acres of thoughtfully designed grounds and immaculately maintained facilities, the estate provides total peace and tranquility in a delightfully secluded setting.

Situated only thirty minutes from Auckland Airport, Te Hihi Estate is easily accessible for both international and domestic guests. The estate's location provides a gateway to those wishing to sample Auckland's world-class dining and entertainment culture, as well as other attractions further south in the Waikato region. 

The Estate is perfect for groups or families seeking luxury lodgings with total privacy. We pride ourselves on the level of service provided, facilitating an accommodation experience like no other. 
The exquisite Te Hihi villa boasts six beautifully designed bedrooms and four deluxe bathrooms.

Te Hihi has also been well frequented by those looking for a unique venue to hold special events or corporate retreats. With an abundance of onsite opportunities for activities and events, there is scope to tailor the day exactly to your requirements. The functions held here have included birthdays, charity events, weddings and Indian wedding ceremonies, corporate launch days, conferences and Christmas parties.

About the area

Te Hihi Estate is strategically located with both the bustling cosmopolitan lifestyle of Auckland and the laid-back beauty of the Waikato region knocking on the doorstep. Remote, windswept beaches; gentle mountain-biking tracks; homely cafes and the gorgeous Manukau Heads are only a short drive away - perfect for the weekend explorer. Alternatively - head north to discover world-class shopping, night-life, entertainment and cuisine in New Zealand's largest city.

Guests will discover that Te Hihi Estate is situated in the heart of the peaceful Karaka region, home to the world-famous Karaka Thoroughbred Sales, conducted by New Zealand Bloodstock. Equine experts and racing aficionados alike converge to examine, sell and purchase future thoroughbred champions. With Karaka sold fillies having won more than a third of the premiere filly races in Australasia over the past five years, Te Hihi Estate is ideally located for the elite horse breeder or investor.
Additionally, auto-sport enthusiasts will delight in the nearby Pukekohe Park Raceway, home to the annual ITM 500 V8 Supercars event and also Hampton Downs race track. Both tracks hosts national and international events, drawing a range of sponsors, race-teams and patrons to the area. The estate serves as an excellent venue for corporate attendees or competing race teams.

Te Hihi Alpacas

Te Hihi Estate is proud of its resident alpaca herd. They will undoubtedly bring much joy to visitors and guests. Once reserved for Incan royalty, the alpaca is nature's best kept secret. Rediscovered only recently, alpacas are now revered throughout the world for their fibre which is prized for its softness, warmth, beauty and tensile strength. Alpaca fleece sourced from Te Hihi Estate has been entrusted to the best manufacturers and craftsmen to be sorted, washed, combed, spun and woven into a limited range of luxurious products available exclusively for guests to purchase. Te Hihi alpaca products make impressive gifts or a treasured souvenir.

Helicopter Transfer

A helicopter transfer option from the Airport or Mechanics Bay in the city to Te Hihi Estate available by arrangement.