Luxury Private Transport to Wharekauhau Country Estate
A stay at Wharekauhau Country Estate is not an ordinary hotel stay, and getting there shouldn’t feel like an ordinary transfer.
Executive Private Transport (EPT) provides private luxury chauffeur and group transport between Wellington, Wellington Airport, Martinborough, the Wairarapa and Wharekauhau Country Estate at Palliser Bay.
Whether you’re arriving in New Zealand for a luxury holiday, travelling as a family, hosting international guests, attending a corporate retreat or simply want the convenience of having a professional private driver available throughout your stay, EPT can provide a vehicle and service tailored to the journey.
Private Transfers from Wellington Airport to Wharekauhau Country Estate
Wharekauhau Country Estate is located on a spectacular 3,000-acre coastal estate overlooking Palliser Bay, between the Remutaka Ranges and the ocean.
The estate is approximately a 90-minute drive from Wellington International Airport, making private chauffeur transport one of the most convenient ways to travel between Wellington and Wharekauhau.
EPT can meet guests arriving at Wellington Airport and provide a private, direct transfer to Wharekauhau Country Estate.
There are no shared shuttle stops, no waiting for other passengers and no need to arrange a rental vehicle after a long international flight.
Your vehicle is reserved specifically for you.
A Fleet to Match the Wharekauhau Experience
One size doesn’t fit all.
That’s why Executive Private Transport operates a diverse fleet rather than trying to squeeze every guest and every journey into the same type of vehicle.
Depending on passenger numbers, luggage requirements and the style of travel required, our fleet includes:
BMW 7 Series Luxury Sedans
Our BMW 7 Series vehicles are ideal for individuals and couples wanting a discreet premium chauffeur experience.
They are particularly suited to executive travellers, VIP guests and couples travelling between Wellington Airport and Wharekauhau.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
For guests wanting traditional luxury chauffeur transport, our Mercedes-Benz S-Class provides an exceptionally comfortable and refined way to make the journey across the Remutaka Range and into the Wairarapa.
Audi A6
Our Audi A6 executive sedans provide another premium option for individual travellers and couples requiring comfortable private transportation.
BMW X7
The BMW X7 combines luxury with the additional space and flexibility of a premium SUV.
It is particularly useful for guests travelling with additional luggage or those who simply prefer the elevated comfort and space of a large luxury SUV.
GMC Yukon Denali
For something different, our GMC Yukon Denali offers substantial passenger and luggage capacity while retaining a genuine premium feel.
Its size makes it particularly well suited to families, VIP travellers and guests arriving with significant international luggage.
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Our Mercedes-Benz V-Class offers luxury people-moving for up to six passengers.
It is an excellent choice for families, small groups, corporate travellers and international visitors who want additional passenger and luggage space without moving into a larger minibus-style vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz Luxury Sprinters
For larger parties, EPT operates Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger vehicles in multiple seating configurations, including 9, 11 and 12-seat options.
These vehicles are ideal for:
- Families and multi-generational groups
- Corporate retreats
- Wedding parties
- Incentive groups
- International tour groups
- Diplomatic delegations
- VIP entourages
- Groups travelling with substantial luggage
For groups larger than a single vehicle can comfortably accommodate, EPT can provide multiple coordinated vehicles.
The objective is not simply to provide enough seats. We consider passenger comfort, luggage volume and the overall travel experience when selecting vehicles.
Wellington to Wharekauhau Private Chauffeur Service
Guests don’t have to be arriving at the airport to use EPT.
We provide private transfers from Wellington City hotels and residences to Wharekauhau Country Estate, as well as return transportation from Wharekauhau to Wellington.
Your chauffeur collects you from your hotel, residence or agreed Wellington location and takes you directly to the estate.
The journey itself is part of the experience.
Travelling from Wellington across the Remutaka Range and through the Wairarapa countryside provides an impressive introduction to this part of New Zealand before reaching the dramatic Palliser Bay coastline.
Wharekauhau to Martinborough Private Transfers
Wharekauhau’s location also makes it an exceptional base from which to explore the wider Wairarapa.
EPT can provide private chauffeur transportation between Wharekauhau and Martinborough, including transportation for winery visits, lunches and private touring.
Rather than nominating someone to drive, guests can relax and enjoy the region knowing their professional chauffeur and vehicle are available when required.
We can provide transportation for a single transfer or remain with guests for a half-day, full-day or bespoke itinerary.
Private Wairarapa Wine Touring from Wharekauhau
Martinborough is one of New Zealand’s best-known wine destinations.
For guests staying at Wharekauhau Country Estate, EPT can provide a dedicated private vehicle and chauffeur for a personalised day exploring Martinborough and the surrounding Wairarapa.
The emphasis is on private transport rather than a shared tour.
Your vehicle remains dedicated to your party, giving you greater flexibility around departure times, wineries, restaurants and the pace of your day.
Cape Palliser and South Wairarapa Private Touring
Wharekauhau is positioned in one of the most dramatic parts of the lower North Island.
EPT can also provide bespoke vehicle and chauffeur services for guests wanting to explore South Wairarapa, Palliser Bay, Cape Palliser and the surrounding region.
Services can be tailored around the guest rather than forcing the guest into a predetermined transport schedule.
Corporate Retreat and Event Transport to Wharekauhau
Wharekauhau Country Estate is also an extraordinary destination for executive retreats, incentive travel, private events and special occasions.
EPT can coordinate transportation for groups travelling from Wellington Airport or Wellington City to Wharekauhau, using a combination of luxury sedans, SUVs, Mercedes-Benz V-Class vehicles and Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.
For larger movements, vehicles can operate together with coordinated departure times and professional drivers.
We can also manage return transfers and individual movements where guests arrive or depart on different flights.
VIP and Diplomatic Transport
Executive Private Transport has extensive experience providing discreet ground transportation for VIPs, senior executives, diplomatic visitors, government guests, entertainers and other high-profile travellers.
Discretion is an important part of what we do.
Our role is to provide professional transportation without becoming part of the guest’s experience. For clients requiring a higher level of privacy and coordination, EPT can work directly with personal assistants, travel managers, security teams, hotels and other representatives.
Wellington Airport Meet and Greet
EPT can monitor arriving flights and coordinate airport collection for guests travelling onward to Wharekauhau.
Depending on the requirements of the booking, services can include:
Wellington Airport → Wharekauhau Country Estate
Wharekauhau Country Estate → Wellington Airport
Wellington City → Wharekauhau Country Estate
Wharekauhau Country Estate → Wellington City
Wharekauhau → Martinborough
Wharekauhau → Wairarapa private touring
Wharekauhau → Cape Palliser and South Wairarapa
We can also provide multi-day chauffeur services where guests require transportation throughout their stay.
Why Choose Executive Private Transport?
EPT is an independent, family-operated New Zealand private transport company with a strong focus on reliability, discretion and old-fashioned personal service.
We don’t operate shared shuttle services.
Our focus is private transportation where the vehicle and driver are dedicated to the client.
Our chauffeurs understand that luxury transportation isn’t simply about supplying an expensive vehicle.
It’s about turning up on time, presenting the vehicle properly, understanding the itinerary, managing luggage, communicating when necessary, remaining discreet and making the entire journey effortless for the passenger.
That approach is particularly important when transporting guests to a destination of the calibre of Wharekauhau Country Estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Wharekauhau Country Estate from Wellington Airport?
Wharekauhau Country Estate advises that the estate is approximately 90 minutes by road from Wellington International Airport, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Can I arrange a private transfer from Wellington Airport to Wharekauhau?
Yes. Executive Private Transport provides private chauffeur transfers from Wellington Airport directly to Wharekauhau Country Estate.
Can EPT transport a group to Wharekauhau?
Yes. EPT operates vehicles ranging from luxury sedans and SUVs through to Mercedes-Benz V-Class and 9, 11 and 12-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. Multiple vehicles can be coordinated for larger groups.
Can you accommodate international luggage?
Yes. Vehicle selection can be based on both the number of passengers and the amount of luggage. For groups with significant luggage, we may recommend a larger vehicle or multiple vehicles rather than compromising passenger comfort.
Do you provide transport from Wharekauhau to Martinborough wineries?
Yes. EPT can provide private chauffeur transport between Wharekauhau and Martinborough as either individual transfers or a dedicated vehicle and chauffeur for a half-day or full-day itinerary.
Can a chauffeur remain available during our stay?
Yes. EPT can provide point-to-point transfers or a vehicle and professional chauffeur on an hourly, half-day, full-day or multi-day basis, subject to availability and driver work-time requirements.
Do you provide VIP transport to Wharekauhau?
Yes. VIP, diplomatic, executive and high-profile passenger transportation is a core part of Executive Private Transport’s service.
Can you collect us from a Wellington hotel?
Yes. EPT provides private transfers from hotels and other locations throughout Wellington to Wharekauhau Country Estate.
Luxury Transport for One of New Zealand’s Great Luxury Destinations
Wharekauhau Country Estate describes itself as a private estate where space, privacy and experience take precedence.
That philosophy aligns closely with the way we approach private transportation.
The experience shouldn’t begin when you reach the front door of Wharekauhau.
It should begin when your chauffeur opens the car door.
Executive Private Transport provides luxury private transfers and chauffeur services connecting Wellington Airport, Wellington City, Martinborough, the Wairarapa and Wharekauhau Country Estate.
From two passengers in a BMW 7 Series to a family in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class, VIP guests in an S-Class or a larger group travelling in our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet, we can match the vehicle to the people, the luggage and the occasion.
Executive Private Transport — getting you there is only part of what we do.













