Rapaki is a new rural lifestyle estate, right on the edge of Martinborough wine village, allowing both connectedness and seclusion.


Rapaki is in a unique location, both on the edge and at the heart of everything. Embodying a world class design approach – yet determined to remain down to earth.


Rapaki Lifestyle Estate.

One of a kind.

  • Our ambition is to integrate landscape and architecture in a new development model for high quality lifestyle properties.

    Located on the edge of the Martinborough Village, Rapaki will unlock the best of both worlds for owners who seek seclusion and privacy, but who will also enjoy the village and the capital city within easy reach.

    Our objective is to enable ‘living fully while treading lightly’. Rapaki has been designed to sustain the rural landscape, ensure links to the local community and continue productive use of the farm land across each of the Lots.

  • At Rapaki, achieving work-life balance will become a reality – you’ll enjoy a lifestyle that provides the ease of global connection and the opportunity to retreat to the midst of a stunning and relaxing landscape.

    Rapaki provides the opportunity to build a distinctive home using intentional design - which is embraced by the Rapaki design principles*.

    *Rapaki Design Guides available upon request - Please contact one of the the Bayleys Rapaki Estate agents.

  • Please enter your details on the contact page to receive Rapaki news and updates - and to learn more about starting the steps to buying a Lot at Rapaki.

  • Our Bayleys Rapaki agent team can answer any query you have;

    Andrew Smith027 760 8208
    Hannah Harrod 021 0288 7645 
    Lindsay Watts027 246 2542

Rapaki Lifestyle Estate is a selection of generous rural lifestyle lots - ideally located on the edge of the relaxed rural township of Martinborough - its village-like atmosphere has enough on offer to provide all your daily needs.

In a location famous as a wine growing region - Rapaki is just over an hour from Wellington International Airport.

Location & lifestyle.


Martinborough is at your gate.

Rapaki puts you on the doorstep of Martinborough and within easy reach of an array of adventure and activities. You are close to wineries, restaurants, shopping, golf courses and galleries – plus Martinborough hosts a wide range of annual events.

If more adventurous activity suits you, the coast, ranges and an abundance of activity is close at hand. Rapaki also offers the chance to simply slow things down and unwind.

Rapaki Estate is a rare find.


A location often admired by walkers over the Rapaki hill, the estate is a rare location, close to the village and amenity – and one that offers 4ha Lots.

Rapaki is a canvas of large semi-rural lifestyle Lots offering the chance to create exceptional architecture within the carefully considered building platforms. Design guides created by CMA+ will ensure a positive, natural, yet minimum impact on the relaxed character of the existing rural landscape.

Set at the heart of Aotearoa.

Located at the southern end of New Zealand's North Island, Rapaki sits at the edge of Martinborough – a picturesque wine village in the centre of an established rural economy.

Bounded by the South and East coastlines and the Tararua and Remutaka Ranges, the Wairarapa valley is lush, hardworking and vibrant. Home to farming for generations and some of New Zealand’s premier vineyards for over 50 years.

With Wellington International airport just over an hour away – the world is within easy reach.



The character of the Rapaki development is informed by the relaxed agricultural nature of the Wairarapa region, its open landscapes and north facing hill slopes with distant views across the valley to the Tararua, Ōrongorongo and Remutaka ranges.

Design & Vision.


“Rapaki is less than 2km's from the square in Martinborough - for many years it has been home to the Rapaki Walk. As a location it is unique and spectacular - while laden with established trees, the site will benefit from significant new native planting”.


“The iconic wine village of Martinborough, known for its collection of premium boutique wineries is within walking distance of Rapaki. In the village, Memorial Square is surrounded by high-quality shops, bars, local cafes and restaurants, which all add to the visitors experience”.


The best of both worlds.

Rapaki offers the opportunity to enjoy the best of rural living, offering seclusion & privacy – while being close to the capital city – and with all that the Wairarapa has to offer at your fingertips.


Enquire about Rapaki now.