For those seeking a uniquely New
Zealand
experience, who would enjoy staying in a home which displays the best of
the “
New Zealand
style” of architecture, Onuku
is for you.This special home commands a magnificent
site on the North facing slopes of the
Cashmere
hills, giving guests the opportunity to experience a
New Zealand
house together with the famous
South Island
hospitality.
Your hosts, Bob and
Jenny Wilkinson
, commissioned one of
Canterbury
’s leading architects to design for them this uniquely New
Zealand
home.
The
soaring roof embodies the characteristics of the
New Zealand
beach side crib, the soft ochre coloured bricks echo the tones of the Port
Hills and the huge double glass doors link rooms to the decks and
courtyards which allow you to enjoy the wonderful indoor/outdoor life
style that New Zealanders take for granted.
Once you step
inside you will appreciate the extensive use of
New Zealand
grown timbers. From the long living room,
you will be captivated by stunning views over the city in
the foreground to the
Southern Alps
and the sweep of
Pegasus
Bay
at the rear .Through floor to ceiling windows the city
at night is a fairytale carpet at your feet.
Your hosts have
a unique set of skills to make your visit memorable. Jenny is a
top woman’s bridge player.She has been a member of
the national team for 12 years, travelling the world playing bridge.
She is happy to arrange games, give lessons or just to talk bridge with
her guests.Bob, a professional guide and tramper
has a personal knowledge of all the major tramps and guided walks in the
South Island
and is happy to advise or arrange an adventure to suit any level of
walker.Should you so wish he is able to organise walks
around those famous Port Hills that form the back drop to their home.Bob is also a keen, low handicap golfer and is able to coordinate
golf clubs and matches for like minded enthusiasts.Jenny,
an excellent cook who specialises in
Pacific rim
cuisine, will provide dinners on request.
:: ONUKU
BED & BREAKFAST : CHRISTCHURCH : NEW ZEALAND :: HOSTS - BOB &
JENNY WILKINSON ::