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A rural setting with panoramic seascapes, Pikarere Farm is an iconic sheep and beef station overlooking Tītahi Bay in Porirua, New Zealand.

Historic sheep station above Tītahi Bay with coastal views and filming history.

Pikarere Station sits on elevated land above Tītahi Bay, 25 minutes north of Wellington. This  sheep and beef station has stunning rural character with sections of native bush, lakes, pine block and a secluded private beach. The property offers expansive cliff top  paddocks with views of Mana Island, Kapiti Island, and the Marlborough Sounds.

The location has served as a film set for international and local productions, where it has doubled for various overseas locations including Turkey as well as classic New Zealand farmland.

Vehicle access is via Pikarere Street from Tītahi Bay. The farm road extends up the valley  providing vehicle access to the lakes, farm buildings and cliff tops. The location offers authentic rural settings with great proximity to Wellington. 

Location details

Jurisdiction Porirua City Council
Permits required Private land, contact Screen Wellington
Location descriptors Cliffs, fields, grassland, hills, roads, streams, creeks, brooks, ranches, stations, agriculture, countryside, farmland, pastures, meadows, farms, livestock, scenic views, country life, open spaces, scenic landscapes.
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