Wharerata

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

Starting your day with a coffee is a non-negotiable, so why not have a cuppa with us? ☕Open 8.30am - 2.30pm today!
10/02/2025

Starting your day with a coffee is a non-negotiable, so why not have a cuppa with us? ☕

Open 8.30am - 2.30pm today!

We are closed for today due to Waitangi Day, but we will be back open tomorrow from 8.30am.We’d love to see you—stop by ...
05/02/2025

We are closed for today due to Waitangi Day, but we will be back open tomorrow from 8.30am.

We’d love to see you—stop by while we’re open and enjoy your favourite coffee! ☕

Weddings are a celebration of love, union and the start of a new life with the person you chose surrounded by loved ones...
28/01/2025

Weddings are a celebration of love, union and the start of a new life with the person you chose surrounded by loved ones.

We love seeing photos like this that really show the joy of all those in attendance and make it all worthwhile 💟

📸 Tara Jolliffe Photography

Today's a little colder and the weather is a bit dreary, so sitting inside with a nice cuppa is the perfect way to spend...
28/01/2025

Today's a little colder and the weather is a bit dreary, so sitting inside with a nice cuppa is the perfect way to spend the rest of your afternoon.

Come grab a coffee from our cafe - it'll be the best decision you could make 🤫

Our homestead has been standing for nearly a century after Arthur Russell built it as his home. Over the years, we have ...
21/01/2025

Our homestead has been standing for nearly a century after Arthur Russell built it as his home. Over the years, we have preserved and restored the rich history and continue to celebrate it 🏡

Today is Brew Monday!Swing on by our cafe and grab yourself a cuppa - we'd love to see you 😇
19/01/2025

Today is Brew Monday!

Swing on by our cafe and grab yourself a cuppa - we'd love to see you 😇

Summer wedding season is in full swing and we are proud to share our amazing venue with so many beautiful couples celebr...
15/01/2025

Summer wedding season is in full swing and we are proud to share our amazing venue with so many beautiful couples celebrating their love. Create memories that last a lifetime with us at Wharerata.

Bookings are available for 2025-2026 summer season now. Contact our friendly team to find out more.

Featuring: Noah & Larrisa married 2024
📸 Tara Jolliffe Photography

We are open for 2025 and are excited to welcome you!Our cafes had a stunning glow-up—come check it out and treat yoursel...
13/01/2025

We are open for 2025 and are excited to welcome you!

Our cafes had a stunning glow-up—come check it out and treat yourself to a cuppa and some nibbles while you're here! 👀

Our team are back on board today, so come pop into the cafe, grab a coffee and say hi! ☕
13/01/2025

Our team are back on board today, so come pop into the cafe, grab a coffee and say hi! ☕

Just check out these stunning shots from Cameron & Melissa's wedding at the end of last year - the umbrellas are a great...
10/01/2025

Just check out these stunning shots from Cameron & Melissa's wedding at the end of last year - the umbrellas are a great touch!

📸 Tara Jolliffe Photography

Whenever the sun comes out, or the weather is clear we love to sit in our garden and enjoy the flora 💐It makes the perfe...
07/01/2025

Whenever the sun comes out, or the weather is clear we love to sit in our garden and enjoy the flora 💐

It makes the perfect backdrop to any event which is why you should get in touch with our team today.

We got to witness another stunning ceremony late last year between Mr & Mrs Thomas. Gorgeous weather, wonderful people a...
05/01/2025

We got to witness another stunning ceremony late last year between Mr & Mrs Thomas. Gorgeous weather, wonderful people and a whole lot of love.

Here's to the rest of your lives 🥂💟

2025 is here, and if this is the year you're getting married, here are our top tips to ensure your day runs smoothly.P.S...
03/01/2025

2025 is here, and if this is the year you're getting married, here are our top tips to ensure your day runs smoothly.

P.S. The last slide is definitely the most important! 💟

Wanting to book our venue? Get in touch with the team at [email protected] or send us a message.

We've got exciting things coming this year, including more events, weddings, and functions.We can't wait to see your fac...
31/12/2024

We've got exciting things coming this year, including more events, weddings, and functions.

We can't wait to see your faces this year. Cheers to 2025! 🥂

We thought we'd share a little throwback to a beautiful ceremony back in 2020 between Simon and Alice.Who wouldn't enjoy...
31/12/2024

We thought we'd share a little throwback to a beautiful ceremony back in 2020 between Simon and Alice.

Who wouldn't enjoy a sneaky picnic before the ceremony and reception? 🤭

📸 Avodah Photo + Cinema

Creativity and uniqueness are what make your event truly yours and our team are dedicated to tailoring your experience t...
27/12/2024

Creativity and uniqueness are what make your event truly yours and our team are dedicated to tailoring your experience to who you are and your needs.

Get in touch with us today to book your next event! 📅

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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

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Nithiya and Jino’s love story began back in 2017, last year, they celebrated their next chapter with us! It was a beautiful day filled with love, laughter, and so much joy. Wishing you both all the best for your forever ❤️ 📸 Avodah Photo + Cinema

Fresh food in the cabinets daily here at Wharerata. First in first serve. 🤤

It was an incredible day of racing here at Massey University over the weekend. 🚴 It was great to see the campus involved and our Wharerata Coffee Cart providing the essential caffeine boost to everyone involved. We are proud to support local events like this. ☕️

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