Text Box: Pukeora Estate is a secluded retreat set on 86 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 estate is adjacent to a 200 ac forest.

The location could set the scene for the following...
On Site: Outdoors
Vineyard
Pasture
Hillside /cliff
Riverside
Forest (pine, redwood, gum) (approx 200acres)
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).
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Text Box: As a film location Pukeora is best described by images.
A number of  large unusual buildings and stunning landscapes make Pukeora a little different...
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