Te Whenua
The land that holds us
Ōariki sits on working whenua cared for by Te Houpoto Te Pua 123 Trust. This is land that is lived on and worked — paddocks, gardens and open ground that give the lodge its space and its everyday rhythm.
Wake to gardens full of morning light. Walk fence lines and farm tracks, and feel the ground lift from flat pasture toward the hills. It is quiet, unhurried, and tended with care.
We do not simply own this place — we have a responsibility to care for it.
At Ōariki
Experiences provided by or associated with Ōariki Lodge.
Walking
Walk the whenua at your own pace.
Guided Farm Experience
See the working farm with your host.
Mountain Biking
Ride native forest trails.
Hunting
Guided hunting on approval.
Explore Locally
Selected operators that complement your Ōariki stay — listed at Ōariki's discretion, not owned or operated by Ōariki unless stated.
Cultural Experience
A place-based cultural experience.
Horse Treks
Guided horse treks with a local operator.
Spend time on the whenua — in the gardens, along the tracks, or out on the working farm.