Welcome to Wallingford Homestead - circa 1853

An historic Country Lodge believed to be the largest single storey dwelling in the Southern Hemisphere. If you are looking for something special then come to Wallingford. We take care of everything for you once you arrive - accommodation, dining and almost anything you might want to do outdoors from riding, golf, shooting and hunting to simply relaxing or sightseeing - so that your time with us is memorable.

So come, relax and enjoy. It is great to have visitors here to share a small piece of New Zealand history and family life that some of us have been lucky enough to experience and be stewards of.

The Homestead atmosphere is warmly inviting with large open log fires in winter and poolside barbeques in summer. The living areas cater comfortably for groups of 70 people and for large functions the extensive lawns accommodate marquees with ease.

Guests may book their own private wing with large Super King bedrooms, bathrooms with under floor heating, private sitting rooms and covered verandahs. Or bring a group we can handle 12 couples comfortably and at sharp rates for numbers.

Wallingford is fully licensed with in-house cordon bleu chef Charlotte Robinson who holds the New Zealand Beef & Lamb Hallmark of Excellence Award for 2008 & 2009. Facilities include the summer heated swimming pool and pavilion complex with Warmington Log fire and barbeque, 55-inch plasma screen and sound system, Sky TV, Broadband and computer facilities, double grass tennis courts, croquet lawns, golf and shooting platforms, farm and native bush walks.

Hosts: Jen and Johnny Ormond