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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
How this fits the wine trip
About 200 km in a straight line from Cromwell, the nearest of our three wine hubs. That is not the road distance, so check the route before you plan a tasting day around it.
- To Cromwell200 km
- To Queenstown219 km
- To Blenheim373 km
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About this place
A haven from the city rush, a foray of New Zealand's pristine wilderness - Te Waonui Forest Restreat is truly a place to replax and refresh. All focus has been on creating a healthy, environmentally safe habitat to maximise guests wellbeing. With natural, earthy ambience and attentive service, there is no better place to take a deep breath and simply unwind. Every aspect of Te Waonui Forest Retreat has been crafted to an impeccable standard. From deluxe soundproofing technology between rooms to the five-course degustation menu featuring local cuisine, every detail you can imagine has been thought out and developed. A truly innovative retreat, Te Waonui Forest Retreat raises the bar in unique luxury hotel accommodation in New Zealand.
Rooms
- Double room, up to 4 guests
- Double room, up to 2 guests
- Room, up to 10 guests
- Single room, up to 1 guests
- Twin room, up to 3 guests
Double room. Deluxe King
Twin room. Deluxe Twin Queen
Facilities
Facilities
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (15:00–22:00)
- Check-out hour (07:00–11:00)
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi (extra charge)
- Valet parking
- Laundry service
- Launderette (extra charge)
- Bicycle hire service
- Babysitting service
- Fireplace
- Hotel safe
- Lift access
- Garden
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Luggage room
- Dining area
- Towels and bed linen
Catering
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
Health & wellness
- Massage (extra charge)
- Spa treatments (extra charge)
Business
- Meeting room
- Projector
- Printer
- Photocopier
Meals
- Breakfast buffet
- Special dietary options
Payment methods
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know
- Non-smoking establishment
At a glance and nearby
- Year of construction
- 2009
Contact and map
3 Wallace Street, Off State Highway 67856 Franz Josef
- +64 33571919 Reservations
- +64 37520555 Hotel
- [email protected]
- Hotel website
- Open on OpenStreetMap
Meal plans listed: Bed And Breakfast, Half Board, Room Only
This guide does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-08-04.
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