Spring High Tea Day
Sat, 20 Sept
|St Vincent's & Oruawharo Homestead
Enjoying tea at Oruawharo is the opportunity to participate in the gentry lifestyle of the founders. We'll be hosting you in St Vincent's Church, after your High Tea go on guided tour of the beautiful 150 year old historic property. Tickets sold prior to the event. Starts at 2pm.


Time & Location
20 Sept 2025, 2:00 pm NZST
St Vincent's & Oruawharo Homestead, 379 Oruawharo Road, Takapau 4281, New Zealand
About the event
*Please note this is a ticketed event that starts at 2pm sharp*
Come try a selection of our specialist teas before taking a tour of the Estate and grounds of the historic Oruawharo Homestead. We also have local Hawthrone coffee available and the bar is open too. (Try as many teas as you like)
St Vincent's would love you to spoil yourself with our elegant meal of scones, jam & cream + sandwiches + savouries + sweets, all made from scratch by Chef Will, while a slideshow of Oruawharo's History plays in the background.
A guided tour will follow giving you the opportunity to fully appreciate the complexity of the property's past.
Tickets are $70 per person and sold prior to the event
Infants (0–1 year of age) free and not catered for.
Buy tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/WLD
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/WLD
Please email admin@oruawharo.com if you have any questions.
- Arrival at 2pm
- High Tea is served in the Church @ 2:15pm
- Followed by a guided tour of the beautiful 150 year old historic Estate
- The bar will open for juices, beers, bubbles & wines.
On the day you can purchase:
- A variety of Teas
- Cast iron tea pots
- The chefs produce
Unfortunately no dietary requirements available.
Seating is on a first come basis in a banquet style.
Bookings for this event closes on the 12 Sept 2025 at midnight.
Please note: All our tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE but they are transferable to someone else.
The High Tea will be hosted in St Vincent's Church, please bring warm clothes during winter dates.
Please keep in mind. The Homestead is an old heritage building that might not be accessible by all as there are stairs right through the building. We will try our best to accommodate where possible.
We look forward to creating Unforgettable Memories with you.