Lots now selling — Rapaki Lifestyle Estate

Phase #1 of Rapaki Lifestyle Estate is selling now.

11 Lots new to the market in December 2025. Each Lot has unique character, exceptional views of the surrounding ranges, proximity to Martinborough and other local townships and amenities.

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Rapaki Lots.

Lot #1 Whakarau.

Home to the Pavillion & Village green.

Situated at the Rapaki Walk entry, at the corner of Shooting Butts Road, Lot #1 is sheltered from the road by an established hedgerow, and has an abundance of established tree lines at each side. The regenerating waterways and new native replanting are a significant feature of the land. The Commons will be the site of the future Pavilion, Padel Courts and Village Green. The Rapaki walk will still start and end here.

Lot #2 Te Rākau.

Seclusion, just 2 minutes from the Village.

Adjacent to the main Rapaki Private entrance, Lot #2 enjoys expansive views both to the Tararua Ranges at the North West – and across the rural plains to the West and South – with longer views that glimpse the tops of the Haurangi ranges. The Lot will benefit from uninterrupted views of the iconic monolith planned for the main private gateway – and enjoys easy access. The pasture slopes gently toward the hill behind, providing a building platform at the uppermost edge of the site, backed again by established shelter planting.

Lot #4 Te Uenuku.

Commanding views of the Remutaka ranges & the lake.

With commanding views across to the Tararua Ranges and the adjacent farmland to the South West, Lot #4 features established boundary planting, easy access and is a discreet lifestyle farm setting. As the land rises slightly to the South East, the building platform has been sited to maximise the aspect North West and to the South, with uninterrupted sun and expansive outlook throughout the day over Lake Wairarapa to the Remutaka Ranges. Farming activity will be evident on this Lot, plus to the adjacent farms to the south, that offer views to the tops of the Haurangi Range.

Lot #7 Toki.

Where the views and colour are ever changing.

With a Northerly aspect, the building platform balances sun, privacy and outlook. Positioned to allow views from the house site across the Tararua Ranges, towards the Ponatahi hills and also South – across majestic views of the wider river valley, over Lake Wairarapa to the Remutaka Ranges. This site is at the base of the lower slopes of Rapaki hill and makes the most of the adjacent shelter belt to the South East to ensure privacy and shelter.

Lot #10 Tahutahi.

Abundant new native planting & an expansive outlook.

Lot #10 provides established feature trees and the best of the changing seasons. A significant feature of this Lot is the wetland regeneration and native replanting that will attract more native birdlife in the years to come. Lot #10 enjoys North Western views of the Tararua Ranges, which are a distant blue in summer and a dark green snow capped feature in the Winter months. The building platform on Lot 10 will benefit from an outlook to the North East toward the Ponatahi hills and a major frontage on the new planting in the wetland areas which carry water during the winter months.

Lot #5 Shooting Butts.

Modern rural living and history combine.

With a North West and Southerly aspect Lot #5 maximises long valley views and all day sun, plus views over the lake on Lot #6 to the Ponatahi hills. This Lot has at its southern boundary the remains of the historic Shooting Butts*, for which the access road to Rapaki Estate is named. Behind the building platform a copse of established trees provide shade and privacy as the hill begins to rise to the South.
While a smaller Lot, views abound, from the green valley across to Martinborough village, to the North Eastern hills and round to where the sun rises down the road from Longbush and Hinekura.

Lot #8 Waihora.

At the very heart of the farm.

This Lot has stunning views over rolling meadows, across feature trees, grazing stock and views toward the Tararua’s, over Martinborough. Along the left South Westerly boundary new native planting and wetland restoration has begun, to the North East, views over rolling farmland and established planting are a feature – making this Lot a slice of the best of rural living. The building platform faces North and will allow building to maximise all day sun, in every season. The new native planting will in time mean the sight and sounds of native birdlife will be abundant.

Lot #11 Te Awa Whetu.

The complete rural lifestyle, yet on a manageable scale.

The building platform is fully North facing, which offers an outlook over the regenerating waterways, established feature trees and new native planting on the North and Eastern boundaries. This Lot will allow a large grazing area in front of the building platform, ensuring full immersion in the rural life*. The house site will be sheltered from the shared driveway thanks to some existing and any new planting. Majestic views are offered to the tararua’s, the Ponatahi hills to the East and south across farmland, over Lake Wairarapa and to the Remutaka Ranges beyond.

Lot #3 Whakaari.

Fully immersed in the rural landscape.

With wide open views to the Tararua Ranges and more intimate aspects over adjacent farmland to the South, Lot #3 is a rolling rural landscape with open and expansive views in every direction. The building platform looks from its position at the upper edge of the Lot towards the village and mighty Tararua Ranges beyond. Year round you’ll feel immersed in the rural landscape, see the Rapaki Farm activity and enjoy long views out across the wider Wairarapa valley – over Lake Wairarapa and to the Remutaka Ranges.

Lot #6 Pātea.

The rhythm of birdlife and abundant views at the lakes edge.

With long views to the Tararua Ranges and more intimate aspects across adjacent farmland to the North East, Lot #6 enjoys a prime position, plus it is home to the lower lake. Birdlife makes its home here, the lake edge itself is laden with established reeds and rushes. The building platform is on the raised rear of the Lot which ensures the outlook maximises the lake view. feature trees and views of the North East. To the Southern side, a large established copse of trees provide privacy and cooler air in the summer months.

Lot #9 Porowhita .

An oasis surrounded by new native & exotic planting.

Feature treelines on 3 sides and rolling meadow distinguish this site, bringing light and shade, the colours of the changing seasons and the farming activity to the fore. Lot #9 enjoys prime position on the middle terrace, with waterways to the east and abundant mountain views. This Lot has prime grazing area and will offer a full immersion into the rural lifestyle.

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While each lot is individual, all share the benefits Rapaki offers.

Aspect & outlook.

From snow caps to river plains…

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The Rhythm of the seasons.

Restaurants, events, farms, vineyards, breweries and distilleries…

Hide away.

Privacy and seclusion when you want it…

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Embrace it.

Get out and get amongst it…

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