Accommodation

Central Hawke's BayAccommodation is provided at Pukeora Estate with magnificant views, over looking the Tuki Tuki River near Waipukurau.  Pukeora translated from Maori means "Hill of Health."

History:

In 1918 the hill site with its abundant fresh air and altitude of 250m was chosen to build a sanatorium to care for soldiers returning from World War One with respiratory illnesses. The complex was redeveloped as a home for the disabled and physically handicapped from 1958. A new chapter began when Pukeora sold to private owners, Max and Kate in April 2000 Pukeora is now being developed as a vineyard, winery and conventions venue, along with accommodation facilities (B&B and backpacker). The winery has been established in the bathroom basement of the original sanatorium buildings.

Facilities:

  • Two of the three wings (Tukipo House and Tukituki House) have stunning cliff top views from the lounge, verandah and some of the bedrooms. The third wing is contained within the venue surrounded by landscaped courtyards.
  • A large number of twin/double/single bedrooms with en-suite basin
  • TV lounge/dining room. Mixture of easy couches/easy chairs and dining tables/chairs, tea/coffee & toast facilities with sink and fridges
  • Lounge has access to the verandah with outside seating from which to admire the views
  • Bathrooms (generally across the corridor from the bedrooms) with 4 showers, 4 toilets and a bath per wing available and plenty of hot water.
  • A heated indoor swimming pool is available (great for those tired legs at the end of a days walk) and convivial bar facilities with reasonable prices.
  • You may choose to camp or caravan in the grounds of Pukeora Estate (no power sites).
  • Excellent dinners, breakfasts and large packed lunches are provided.
  • Accommodation includes meals Saturday /Sunday /Monday, heated swimming pool etc. Bar food will be available on Friday night.
  • If you wish we can help you arrange motel or homestay accommodation.

How to get to Pukeora Estate

For directions on how to get to Pukeora Estate, go to the MAP page.