Film Location

Pukeora Estate is a secluded retreat set on 83 acres of dramatic hillside property  encompassing a working vineyard, winery, pasture and a large number of buildings which were once part of a sanatorium/hospital complex now in private ownership. In addition there are 5 old occupied farm houses, a barn, woolshed, killing-shed etc.

Part of the complex is now operated as a convention venue but is unoccupied for quite long periods of time.

The backdrop scenery of the Pukeora Estate hillside site is a stunning vista of dreamy rural rivers, plains, hills and mountains.

The location could set the scene for the following...

On Site: Outdoors

• Vineyard
• Pasture
• Hillside /cliff
• Riverside
• Stand of gum trees
• Long tarmac drive and car-park (private traffic)
• Disused tarmac road (used for annual car hill race)

On Site: Buildings: Indoor/Outdoor

• 1960's / 1970's Hospital (long corridors, lots of vinyl)
• 1940's Nurses Home with original vinyl or wooden flooring and un-modernised (deco style)
• 1920's Sanatorium buildings (ward style available)
• Water tower (1920's)
• Large rooms (dining room 346m² , auditorium 308m² , other room 200m² -Some suitable as studios).
• Stage (auditorium)
• Pool (can be heated)
• Coal boiler / furnace / service tunnel / culvert
• Various Cottages/Houses (c 1920)

Within 1 hour's drive

• Secluded beaches
• Native forest
• Historic Homesteads  (eg Oruawharo www.oruawharo.com)
• Rural towns of Waipawa / Waipukurau
• Cities of Napier/Hastings

Accommodation

Accommodation in the form of a budget lodge with twin/double rooms is on site for up to 120 people (shared bathrooms). A commercial kitchen capable of producing meals for up to 500 is available on site.

Other accommodation is available within 10 minutes drive including  3 motels.

Note: The images shown on this page are all taken on site at Pukeora Estate with 1 exception (taken from 1 Km).