Autumn High Tea
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hemsworth Estate, 356 Beach Road East, Ashburton, 7777, New Zealand
We invite you to our Autumn High Tea, the perfect afternoon activity in Ashburton for enjoying the finer things in life this ANZAC weekend.

Starting at 2:00pm, you’ll be treated to bubbles, a standing progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in timeless luxury. Sip tea out of fine china, get cozy by the fire and enjoy making new memories with your loved ones.

Book your tickets now, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate.

High Tea Includes:

A glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)

5 mouth-watering savoury selections

4 seasonal sweet treats

Freshly made scones with jam and cream

A luxury table setting including vintage linen, bone china and Stirling silverware.

What people say

“Thanks so much for all that you did to make my 80th High Tea so amazing. I’ve had lots of comments about your lovely property and how welcoming you both were. Special mention of the Mocktails and the Food, both were tasty and delicious.” – Jenny Cook

“High Tea at Hemsworth Estate is a real treat. Beautiful setting. Delicious food. Something a bit different to try and well worth it.” – Phillipa Young

“A lovely high tea that catered well for gluten-free people. I didn’t feel jealous looking around the room at everyone else’s. Great value and a beautiful setting with great hosts. The gluten-free scones were so good it seemed like they were regular ones!” – Macushla Lunn

“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate, delicious food and drinks, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates

Ticket Pricing:
High Tea with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 49
Children’s High Tea – for ages 4-12 years old – 25
Dog’s High Tea – for fur-babies comfortable in social settings – 20 (limited seating available)
Tickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event.

Extend your stay
Exclusively offered to High Tea guests who would like to spend the night of Saturday, 226th April. You will enjoy the preferential rate of 275.00 including breakfast the following morning (usually 330). See more information about staying at Hemsworth Estate here. Enquire directly for availability and to book.

Event Information:
Dietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice, please include this information with your booking.
By purchasing tickets, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Children are also welcome at any age. Please let us know when booking if you require a High Chair.

Have questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us, or check out our FAQ.

Mother's Day High Tea
2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:30
We invite you to our Mother’s Day High Tea, the perfect setting in our Ashburton for celebrating the incredible women in your life.

Starting at 2:00pm, you’ll be treated to bubbles, a standing progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in timeless luxury. Sip tea out of fine china, get cozy by the fire and enjoy making new memories with your loved ones.

Book your tickets now, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate and our Mother’s Day High Tea sells out fast!

High Tea Includes:

A glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)

5 mouth-watering savoury selections

4 seasonal sweet treats

Freshly made scones with jam and cream

A luxury table setting including vintage linen, bone china and Stirling silverware.

What people say

“We had our first visit to Hemsworth Estate yesterday, to enjoy Mother’s Day High Tea. The venue was spotless, immaculately presented in keeping with its character and the age of the building. The food served was delicious and service attentive. Even the air was delicately fragrant with yesteryear scents of lavender and lily of the valley. We had a lovely time and can recommend others to pay this lovely hidden-away gem a visit, too. I can imagine the gardens in spring would be intoxicatingly beautiful. Can’t wait to go back and see for myself.” – Monica

“My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed our Mother’s Day high tea today. It was a real treat and lovely surprise for her. Highly recommend.” – Jan Church

“High Tea at Hemsworth Estate is a real treat. Beautiful setting. Delicious food. Something a bit different to try and well worth it.” – Phillipa Young

“A lovely high tea that catered well for gluten-free people. I didn’t feel jealous looking around the room at everyone else’s. Great value and a beautiful setting with great hosts. The gluten-free scones were so good it seemed like they were regular ones!” – Macushla Lunn

“We had our first visit to Hemsworth Estate yesterday, to enjoy Mother’s Day High Tea. The venue was spotless, immaculately presented in keeping with its character and the age of the building. The food served was delicious and service attentive. Even the air was delicately fragrant with yesteryear scents of lavender and lily of the valley. We had a lovely time and can recommend others to pay this lovely hidden-away gem a visit, too. I can imagine the gardens in spring would be intoxicatingly beautiful. Can’t wait to go back and see for myself.” – Monica

“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate, delicious food and drinks, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates

Ticket Pricing:
High Tea with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 49
Children’s High Tea for ages 4-12 years old – 25
Tickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event. Limited seating available. A waitlist for the Saturday 9th May will be available once tickets are sold out.

Event Information:
Dietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice, please include this information with your booking.
By purchasing tickets, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Children are also welcome at any age. Please let us know when booking if you require a High Chair.

Have questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us, or check out our FAQ.

Dog-Mum's High Tea
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:30
We invite you and your dogs to a very special Mother’s Day High Tea – for dog mums! This is the perfect setting in our Ashburton for celebrating and creating new memories with the incredible four-legged children in your life.
Starting at 2:00pm, you’ll be treated to bubbles, a progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, and your furry companion will be treated to their own cake tier full of Raw and Natural Dog Treats. Sip tea out of fine china, get cozy by the fire and enjoy cuddling up with your fur-child.
This particular high tea is different to our other ones, as each table will most likely have a dog at it. This event is best for dogs who are comfortable in an indoor social environment, where other dogs are present. Tickets will be more limited than our usual high teas to allow for enough space.
Book your table now, this is the only High Tea for dogs in New Zealand and it will sell out fast!

High Tea Includes:

A glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)
5 mouth-watering savoury selections
4 seasonal sweet treats
Freshly made scones with jam and cream
A luxury table setting including vintage linen, bone china and Stirling silverware.

High Tea for dogs includes:

A separate cake tier of dog treats – all raw, natural or homemade by Best Buddies.
Their own napkin
A carob dog-safe hot chocolate
Depending on size, their own table.

What people say:
“The coolest high tea experience in New Zealand Because you get to bring your dog!” – Escape Video
“Absolutely gorgeous! We had a great night away with our little dog and it was everything we hoped, the high tea was fabulous and breakfast was delish! Felt super welcomed and the house was stunning. Highly recommend!” – Lois Stone
“We can’t think of a nicer overall experience that we’ve had recently that could be better than Hemsworth Estate. Rebecca and Jema were lovely, having the run of the grand villa in the evening was a luxury, the dog friendly-ness of the place was just so wonderful. We booked this as a treat for us and our dog and it absolutely delivered. We would also highly recommend the high tea (people and dog friendly!) and would 100% book again in the future.”– Carli Edgar
“High Tea at Hemsworth Estate is a real treat. Beautiful setting. Delicious food. Something a bit different to try and well worth it.” – Phillipa Young
Ticket Pricing:
High Tea with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 49
Children’s High Tea for ages 4-12 years old – 25
Dog’s High Tea – 20
Limited seating available.

Event Information:
Dietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice, please include this information with your booking.
By purchasing tickets, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Children are also welcome at any age. Please let us know when booking if you require a High Chair.

Have questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us, or check out our FAQ.
Photo credit: Escape Video

A Royal High Tea
2026-06-01 14:00 - 16:30
Take a selection of freshly baked scones, add a glass of bubbles, top if off with a appropriately royal hat, and bring it all together in one of Ashburton’s regal country estates. Now you have the perfect afternoon activity for this King’s Birthday weekend.
We invite you to a Royal High Tea, the perfect setting in our Ashburton for treating someone special like royalty.
Starting at 2:00pm, you’ll be treated to bubbles, a standing progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in timeless luxury. Sip tea out of fine china, get cozy by the fire and enjoy making new memories with your loved ones.
Book your tickets now, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate.
High Tea Includes:

A glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)
5 mouth-watering savoury selections
4 seasonal sweet treats
Freshly made scones with jam and cream
A luxury table setting including vintage linen, bone china and Stirling silverware.
Regal attire highly encouraged! Wear your Ascot best, or show us your own interpretation of your royal finest!

What people say
“Wow! Our first high tea experience.Thank you Hemsworth Estate we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. A sunny spot for two, overlooking the garden’s with fantail’s playing. Beautiful selection of food, yum coffee and great hostess. We will be back.” – Justine Frost
“Thanks so much for all that you did to make my 80th High Tea so amazing. I’ve had lots of comments about your lovely property and how welcoming you both were. Special mention of the Mocktails and the Food, both were tasty and delicious.” – Jenny Cook
“High Tea at Hemsworth Estate is a real treat. Beautiful setting. Delicious food. Something a bit different to try and well worth it.” – Phillipa Young
“A lovely high tea that catered well for gluten-free people. I didn’t feel jealous looking around the room at everyone else’s. Great value and a beautiful setting with great hosts. The gluten-free scones were so good it seemed like they were regular ones!” – Macushla Lunn
Ticket Pricing:
High Tea with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 49
Children’s High Tea – for ages 4-12 years old – 25
Dog’s High Tea – for fur-babies comfortable in social settings – 20 (limited seating available)
Tickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event.

Extend your stay
Exclusively offered to High Tea guests who would like to spend the night of Saturday, 21st March. You will enjoy the preferential rate of 275.00 including breakfast the following morning (usually 330). See more information about staying at Hemsworth Estate here. Enquire directly for availability and to book.

Event Information:
Dietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice, please include this information with your booking.
By purchasing tickets, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Children are also welcome at any age. Please let us know when booking if you require a High Chair.

Have questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us, or check out our FAQ.

Camp Hemsworth - Luxury Winter Escape for Women
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-05
It’s time to escape to the country! Camp Hemsworth is New Zealand’s inaugural luxury women’s only winter camp.
Break up your winter hibernation
You’ll be joined at the estate by no more than six like-minded women to experience a luxury weekend winter camp expertly curated to foster new connections, relax and spend time trying a range of fun activities.
Your Winter Camp Location

Not a bunk bed in sight during this idyllic adventure. Guests will be hosted in one of three suites in the 1911 Edwardian Homestead.
Camp is set up for twin share, with an ensuite or bathroom down the hall.

You won’t lift a finger

Spend the weekend being fully taken care of body, mind and spirit. All meals, refreshments, activities and entertainment is included in the price.

Curate your own adventure

During the three activity sessions over the weekend, you will be presented with a variety of choices to select from. Some are guided and others are self-led and you always have the choice to opt out in favour of a good book, or some quiet time in the drawing room.

Your time is your own

Camp is designed to give you quality time to enjoy in your own way. We have both introvert and extrovert friendly spaces set up, and a schedule that caters to as restful or packed a holiday as you like.

Escape to the Country

Only one hour south of Christchurch and 10 minutes from Ashburton, Hemsworth Estate is secluded in centennial trees, and surrounded by country gardens and an orchard. With everything you need on site, and permission to leave your phone on silent, you’ll feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of normal life.

Want to hear more? See the full details here.

Mid Winter Christmas High Tea
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:30
Take a selection of freshly baked scones, add a glass of bubbles, enjoy the smell of fresh pine and bring it all together in one of Ashburton’s most festive country estates. Now you have the perfect winter’s afternoon this winter.
We invite you to a Mid-Winter Christmas High Tea, the perfect setting in our Ashburton for pretending we’re in the northern hemisphere and enjoying all the cozy Christmas-time treats winter has to offer.
Starting at 2:00pm, you’ll be treated to bubbles, a standing progressive specially themed festive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in timeless luxury. Sip tea out of fine china, watch the twinkling lights of the Christmas Tree, get cozy by the fire and enjoy making new memories with your loved ones.
Book your tickets now, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate.
High Tea Includes:

A glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)
5 mouth-watering savoury selections
4 seasonal sweet treats
Freshly made scones with jam and cream
A luxury table setting including vintage linen, bone china and Stirling silverware.

Christmas attire highly encouraged! Wear your best Christmas kitch sweater, or show us your own interpretation of your Christmas finest!

What people say

“We had our first visit to Hemsworth Estate yesterday, to enjoy Mother’s Day High Tea. The venue was spotless, immaculately presented in keeping with its character and the age of the building. The food served was delicious and service attentive. Even the air was delicately fragrant with yesteryear scents of lavender and lily of the valley. We had a lovely time and can recommend others to pay this lovely hidden-away gem a visit, too. I can imagine the gardens in spring would be intoxicatingly beautiful. Can’t wait to go back and see for myself.” – Monica
“Wow! Our first high tea experience.Thank you Hemsworth Estate we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. A sunny spot for two, overlooking the garden’s with fantail’s playing. Beautiful selection of food, yum coffee and great hostess. We will be back.” – Justine
“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate, delicious food and drinks, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates
Ticket Pricing:
High Tea with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 49
Children’s High Tea for ages 4-12 years old – 25
Dog’s High Tea 0 for dogs comfortable in social settings – 20
Tickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event.

Extend your stay
Exclusively offered to High Tea guests who would like to spend the night of Saturday, 21st March. You will enjoy the preferential rate of 275.00 including breakfast the following morning (usually 330). See more information about staying at Hemsworth Estate here. Enquire directly for availability and to book.

Event Information:
Dietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice, please include this information with your booking.
By purchasing tickets, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Children are also welcome at any age. Please let us know when booking if you require a High Chair.

Have questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us, or check out our FAQ.

August High Tea
2026-08-08 14:00 - 16:30
We invite you to our August High Tea, the perfect afternoon activity in Ashburton for enjoying the finer things in life this winter.
Starting at 2:00pm, you’ll be treated to bubbles, a standing progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in timeless luxury. Sip tea out of fine china, get cozy by the fire and enjoy making new memories with your loved ones.
Book your tickets now, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate.
High Tea Includes:

A glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)
5 mouth-watering savoury selections
4 seasonal sweet treats
Freshly made scones with jam and cream
A luxury table setting including vintage linen, bone china and Stirling silverware.

What people say
“Thanks so much for all that you did to make my 80th High Tea so amazing. I’ve had lots of comments about your lovely property and how welcoming you both were. Special mention of the Mocktails and the Food, both were tasty and delicious.” – Jenny Cook
“High Tea at Hemsworth Estate is a real treat. Beautiful setting. Delicious food. Something a bit different to try and well worth it.” – Phillipa Young
“A lovely high tea that catered well for gluten-free people. I didn’t feel jealous looking around the room at everyone else’s. Great value and a beautiful setting with great hosts. The gluten-free scones were so good it seemed like they were regular ones!” – Macushla Lunn
“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate, delicious food and drinks, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates
Ticket Pricing:
High Tea with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 49
Children’s High Tea – for ages 4-12 years old – 25
Dog’s High Tea – for fur-babies comfortable in social settings – 20 (limited seating available)
Tickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event.

Extend your stay
Exclusively offered to High Tea guests who would like to spend the night of Saturday, 8th August. You will enjoy the preferential rate of 275.00 including breakfast the following morning (usually 330). See more information about staying at Hemsworth Estate here. Enquire directly for availability and to book.

Event Information:
Dietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice, please include this information with your booking.
By purchasing tickets, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Children are also welcome at any age. Please let us know when booking if you require a High Chair.

Have questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us, or check out our FAQ.

Father's Day Gentlemen's High Tea
2026-09-06 14:00 - 16:30
We invite you to our Father’s Day High Tea, the perfect afternoon activity in Ashburton for the Gentleman who enjoy the finer things in life.
You’ll be treated to a chilled craft beer or glass of bubbles (or mocktail) upon arrival, a standing progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring hearty gourmet selections made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in luxury from a bygone era. Your entire party will enjoy a cozy atmosphere at a table trimmed with linen napkins and sterling silver flatware with plenty of antiques to look at.
Book your tickets now, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate.
High Tea Includes:

A celebratory glass of bubbles, chilled beer, or seasonal mocktail.
5 hearty savoury selections
4 seasonal sweet treats
Freshly made scones with jam and cream
A luxury table setting including vintage linen, bone china and Stirling silverware.

What people say
“We had our first visit to Hemsworth Estate yesterday, to enjoy Mother’s Day High Tea. The venue was spotless, immaculately presented in keeping with its character and the age of the building. The food served was delicious and service attentive. Even the air was delicately fragrant with yesteryear scents of lavender and lily of the valley. We had a lovely time and can recommend others to pay this lovely hidden-away gem a visit, too. I can imagine the gardens in spring would be intoxicatingly beautiful. Can’t wait to go back and see for myself.” – Monica
“Wow! Our first high tea experience.Thank you Hemsworth Estate we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. A sunny spot for two, overlooking the garden’s with fantail’s playing. Beautiful selection of food, yum coffee and great hostess. We will be back.” – Justine
“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate, delicious food and drinks, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates
Ticket Pricing:
High Tea with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 49
Children’s High Tea for ages 4-12 years old – 25
Tickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event.

Extend your stay
Exclusively offered to High Tea guests who would like to spend the night of Sunday 6th September. You will enjoy the preferential rate of 275.00 including breakfast the following morning (usually 330). See more information about staying at Hemsworth Estate here. Enquire directly for availability and to book.

Event Information:
Dietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice, please include this information with your booking.
By purchasing tickets, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Children are also welcome at any age. Please let us know when booking if you require a High Chair.

Have questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us, or check out our FAQ.

Dog-Dad's High Tea
2026-09-12 14:00 - 16:30
We invite you and your dogs to a very special Father’s Day High Tea – for dog dads! This is the perfect setting in our Ashburton for celebrating and creating new memories with the incredible four-legged children in your life.
Starting at 2:00pm, you’ll be treated to a craft beer or glass of bubbles, a progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring hearty dad-sized bites made fresh in our kitchen, and your furry companion will be treated to their own cake tier full of Raw and Natural Dog Treats. Sip your craft beer, get cozy by the fire and enjoy cuddling up with your fur-child.
This particular high tea is different to our other ones, as each table will most likely have a dog at it. This event is best for dogs who are comfortable in an indoor social environment, where other dogs are present. Tickets will be more limited than our usual high teas to allow for enough space.
Book your table now, this is the only High Tea for dogs in New Zealand and it will sell out fast!

High Tea Includes:

A glass of craft beer, bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)
5 mouth-watering savoury selections
4 seasonal sweet treats
Freshly made scones with jam and cream
A luxury table setting including vintage linen, bone china and Stirling silverware.

High Tea for dogs includes:

A separate cake tier of dog treats – all raw, natural or homemade by Best Buddies.
Their own napkin
A carob dog-safe hot chocolate
Depending on size, their own table.

What people say:
“The coolest high tea experience in New Zealand Because you get to bring your dog!” – Escape Video
“Absolutely gorgeous! We had a great night away with our little dog and it was everything we hoped, the high tea was fabulous and breakfast was delish! Felt super welcomed and the house was stunning. Highly recommend!” – Lois Stone
“We can’t think of a nicer overall experience that we’ve had recently that could be better than Hemsworth Estate. Rebecca and Jema were lovely, having the run of the grand villa in the evening was a luxury, the dog friendly-ness of the place was just so wonderful. We booked this as a treat for us and our dog and it absolutely delivered. We would also highly recommend the high tea (people and dog friendly!) and would 100% book again in the future.”– Carli Edgar
“High Tea at Hemsworth Estate is a real treat. Beautiful setting. Delicious food. Something a bit different to try and well worth it.” – Phillipa Young
Ticket Pricing:
Adult’s High Tea – 49
Children’s High Tea for ages 4-12 years old – 25
Dog’s High Tea – 20
Limited seating available.

Event Information:
Dietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice, please include this information with your booking.
By purchasing tickets, you agree to our terms and conditions.
All children aged 4-12 years will require a ticket. Please let us know when booking if you are bringing a child under this age or require a High Chair.

Have questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us, or check out our FAQ.

Photo credit: Escape Video
