Devenport Estate, Korokoro, PETONE

Now CLOSED for Winter - reopening for November/December 08

Devenport Estate is now closed for winter. We re-open start of November for two months. We will not be available for 2009 bookings due to other commitments.

Devenport Estate, 15 minutes from Wellington - a hobby vineyard and bed & breakfast homestead, situated on a hillside 1.2 acre section, nestled in amongst native bush, with over 400 Pinot Gris/Pinot Noir grapevines. This Edwardian Styled Homestead has stunning views to Somes Island in Wellington Harbour. Being only 12kms from central Wellington, it is arguably the closest vineyard to the Capital.

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Bed & Breakfast at Devenport:

Devenport Exterior Dec 2003 Seats by Harbour

The current homestead was completed at the turn of the century, [that is, early 2000] and replaced an old cottage built in the 1930s on the section. Today Devenport Estate offers Bed & Breakfast in a private seaside setting that is only 15 minutes from Wellington City and the Inter Island ferry terminals. Ideal when catching a ferry, going to the Westpac Trust Stadium or to shows/films in Wellington. We are a 10 minute train ride into Wellington - many of our guests leave their cars in Korokoro and catch the train into town from Petone Station.

Petanque Court

Extensive landscaping has carved out a colourful garden around the homestead. Wooden arbors has been built and planted with climbing wisteria, grape vines, honeysuckle and roses. Tuberous Begonias and Dahlias are in recycled brick planters for February/April flowering alongside the petanque court. A bricked walled flower garden hosts over 100 roses and annual bedding plants for summer flowering. Water-features, outdoor tables, deckchairs and statues complete the picture. Over 1500 spring bulbs have been planted above the rose garden.

Petanque Court & Begonias

Play deck quoits, watch the grapes on the vines or just sink back and soak up the views.

Devenport Estate is also handy to Petone and the Hutt Valley. A ten minute walk to Petone Station, short drives to the Bohemian Cafes of Petone's Jackson Street and shopping malls of Lower Hutt. The location is ideal for a visitor to the Wellington Region with a car and wanting access to Wellington, Petone and the Hutt Valley.

Petanque Court