ABOUT US

Your hosts, Ben and Georgie Lutyens, invite you to experience The Last Resort, a hidden gem on the Wairarapa coast at White Rock, New Zealand.

Set within Riversdale Station, our family-owned and operated farm is a working beef cattle station with a rich history and a deep connection to the land. We are also a renowned destination for private hunting, horse trekking, and immersive outdoor experiences.

A Place with a Story

Riversdale Station is one of New Zealand’s earliest farmed stations, with roots stretching back to 1844. Ben’s family has worked this land for generations, and he recalls his grandmother speaking of being in "The First Eleven"—a reference to the first settler families in the Wairarapa region.

This land holds centuries of stories, and we feel privileged to share its beauty and history with you.

How to Find Us

The Last Resort is NOT at Riversdale Beach! We’re located between White Rock and Tora, deep in the heart of the Wairarapa’s rugged and breathtaking coastline.

Travel Times:
2 hours 15 minutes from Wellington
55 minutes from Martinborough

You’ll need your own transport as no public transportation is available.

Driving Directions:

  • If coming from Featherston or Greytown, enter Martinborough Square (with the Martinborough Hotel on your right).

  • Drive three-quarters of the way around the square and exit onto Jellicoe Street.

  • After 2km, turn left onto White Rock Road.

  • Stay on White Rock Road for about 30km until you reach Tuturumuri (a small settlement with a few houses and a school). You’ll pass some wind turbines along the way.

  • Beyond Tuturumuri, cross a bridge and take the right fork up the hill onto gravel.
    Drive another 15km (note: the road is narrow and winding in places).

  • White Rock Road passes through Riversdale Station—you’ll see the homestead and lodge on the left, directly opposite a large set of cattle yards.

  • Parking is available here and is signposted.

You’ve arrived! Time to leave the rest of the world behind and soak in the beauty of Riversdale Station and The Last Resort.

Ready for Your Adventure?

Book your stay now and come experience the untouched beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality of The Last Resort.

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