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Monday 8am - 2:30pm Tuesday 8am - 2:30pm Wednesday 8am - 2:30pm Thursday 8am - 2:30pm Friday 8am - 2:30pm

Wharerata

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🎉 Your destination of choice for weddings, events and simply stunning cuisine.
☕ Wharerata Café - Mon-Fri Open 8.30am - 2.30pm

11/10/2026

There’s something magical about an outdoor wedding. A marquee set amongst the gardens creates a beautiful space to celebrate, allowing you and your guests to enjoy our surrounding gardens and the beauty of the outdoors.

Ready to start planning? Contact our team today to discuss your vision and create a day that’s uniquely yours.

08/10/2026

Sometimes a meeting or business event deserves a better setting.

Wharerata offers quiet, character-filled spaces within our historic homestead, suited to everything from team meetings and presentations to small conferences. It’s the perfect setting to connect, collaborate and step away from the office.

Looking to book a space for your team? Get in touch with us today.

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06/10/2026

We were delighted to host Massey University’s inaugural Golden Alumni Lunch at Wharerata recently.

To mark the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Professor Pierre Venter and Massey Council member Jo Davidson joined us to speak to guests. It was a wonderful day celebrating our alumni and the enduring connection they share with Massey. 💙💛

27/09/2026

Make your way to Wharerata Café for freshly baked goodies, sweet or savoury, and, of course, a great cup of coffee. ☕🍰

📍 Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 2:30pm.

23/09/2026

The weather's on our side this week, which means the patio's the place to be.

Bring your coffee outside, relax in our gardens and make the most of it. We're open until 2.30pm, Monday to Friday.

20/09/2026

Make your wedding morning simple and stress free at Wharerata.

Our spacious homestead apartments are the perfect spot for your bridal party to relax and get ready before the ceremony, while enjoying a glass of bubbles.

If that's the kind of morning you're picturing, we'd love to help you plan it.

Contact us to find out more.

16/09/2026

If you haven’t tried our Biscoff muffins yet, let me tempt you. Warm, full of flavour and even better paired with a coffee.

Pop in and see whats on offer.
Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–2.30pm.

06/09/2026

There's a shift you can feel in the gardens this time of year, new growth pushing through and colour returning after a cold winter.

Spring is the start of Wharerata's busiest season for weddings, and it's easy to understand why once you're standing in the midst of it.

If you’re planning a wedding, we'd love to hear from you.

02/09/2026

Coffee, morning tea or lunch... our cafe's open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–2.30pm.

Enjoy a break in the day in our peaceful surroundings. Stop by and stay a while. Bookings recommended for larger groups.

30/08/2026

A stunning garden and a beautiful homestead... this is what a wedding day feels like at Wharerata.

Ceremony, photos and reception, all in one place, with a private space upstairs for the bridal party to get ready in peace.

Picturing your day here? Chat to our friendly team

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Address

Massey University
Palmerston North
4442

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 2:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 2:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 2:30pm
Thursday	8am - 2:30pm
Friday	8am - 2:30pm

Website

https://wharerata.co.nz/

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