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Otahuna Lodge
- Stay in a grand Victorian mansion with beautifully restored suites, combining historical charm with modern luxury for an unforgettable experience.
- Explore 30 acres of stunning gardens featuring rare plants, orchards and serene walking paths, creating a tranquil escape
- Savour exquisite, farm-to-table dining with produce from the estate’s gardens, crafted into innovative seasonal menus that celebrate New Zealand’s rich flavours.
This intimate, seven-suite lodge is surrounded by 30 acres of gardens and features lavish accommodations with original fireplaces and breathtaking views. Guests are treated to gourmet, farm-to-table dining, showcasing produce from Otahuna’s own gardens.
With activities like wine tours, horseback riding and exploring nearby Christchurch, Otahuna Lodge provides guests with a serene and sophisticated escape where history and nature beautifully converge.
- Stay in a grand Victorian mansion with beautifully restored suites, combining historical charm with modern luxury for an unforgettable experience.
- Explore 30 acres of stunning gardens featuring rare plants, orchards and serene walking paths, creating a tranquil escape
- Savour exquisite, farm-to-table dining with produce from the estate’s gardens, crafted into innovative seasonal menus that celebrate New Zealand’s rich flavours.
Otahuna Lodge, a stunning Victorian mansion nestled at the foot of New Zealand’s Banks Peninsula, offers an exclusive retreat that combines historic charm with modern luxury.
This intimate, seven-suite lodge is surrounded by 30 acres of gardens and features lavish accommodations with original fireplaces and breathtaking views. Guests are treated to gourmet, farm-to-table dining, showcasing produce from Otahuna’s own gardens.
With activities like wine tours, horseback riding and exploring nearby Christchurch, Otahuna Lodge provides guests with a serene and sophisticated escape where history and nature beautifully converge.
- Stay in a grand Victorian mansion with beautifully restored suites, combining historical charm with modern luxury for an unforgettable experience.
- Explore 30 acres of stunning gardens featuring rare plants, orchards and serene walking paths, creating a tranquil escape
- Savour exquisite, farm-to-table dining with produce from the estate’s gardens, crafted into innovative seasonal menus that celebrate New Zealand’s rich flavours.
Otahuna Lodge, a stunning Victorian mansion nestled at the foot of New Zealand’s Banks Peninsula, offers an exclusive retreat that combines historic charm with modern luxury.
This intimate, seven-suite lodge is surrounded by 30 acres of gardens and features lavish accommodations with original fireplaces and breathtaking views. Guests are treated to gourmet, farm-to-table dining, showcasing produce from Otahuna’s own gardens.
With activities like wine tours, horseback riding and exploring nearby Christchurch, Otahuna Lodge provides guests with a serene and sophisticated escape where history and nature beautifully converge.
Facilities
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Wine Cellar
- Gardens
- Massages Available
- Lake
- Board Basis: Room Only
- The human touch
- Complete concierge service
- 24/7 out of hours contact
Room Types
Room Types
Each of the seven suites at Otahuna offers refined comfort, blending classical charm with luxury. Features include super-king beds, custom linens, deep soaking bathtubs, original artwork, and exclusive toiletries. Master Suites provide unique spaces with private verandas and studies.
The Botanical Suite, once the Morning Room for Jessie Rhodes’ daily tea gatherings, features a gingerbread woodwork mantle with a wood-burning fireplace and a large bay window facing the gardens. Ground-floor access includes a private door to the gardens.
The Loft, set atop the Lodge, is a design masterpiece featuring a dramatic Schumacher Chinoiserie headboard, exclusive artwork and playful heritage touches. A cosy writer’s nook overlooks treetops, while the spacious sitting area includes a convertible sofa for extra guests.
Once the master bedroom, the Rhodes Suite comprises four elegantly designed rooms. The grand bedroom features a Victorian fireplace, the en-suite bathroom includes a double shower and spa tub, and a private balcony provides sweeping views over the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps.
Location
Location
Nestled in Canterbury’s picturesque countryside, Otahuna Lodge offers a gateway to New Zealand’s South Island attractions. Nearby, guests can explore the North Canterbury wine region, known for its acclaimed Pinot Noirs and Rieslings, or enjoy a scenic hike through the Port Hills. The TranzAlpine train journey, one of the world’s most scenic railways, departs from nearby Rolleston and traverses the majestic Southern Alps. Additionally, Christchurch’s vibrant art, culture, and dining scenes are just a short drive away.
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How to get there: 30 minutes by car from Christchurch International Airport -
Time Difference: UTC +12
- The human touch
- Complete concierge service
- 24/7 out of hours contact
Dining
Dining
The Lodge’s cuisine highlights seasonal New Zealand produce, featuring a daily-changing five-course degustation menu crafted from Otahuna’s estate-grown ingredients. Known for its honest flavours and refined presentation, guests can also enjoy cooking classes, mushroom foraging and artisanal food tours.
- Cuisine: New Zealand
- Children's Menu: No
The cuisine spotlights seasonal New Zealand produce, emphasising Otahuna’s estate-grown ingredients. Guests dine communally in the grand Victorian dining room or may choose private dining locations, including the sunken wine cellar, intimate library or turret.
The cuisine spotlights seasonal New Zealand produce, emphasising Otahuna’s estate-grown ingredients. Guests dine communally in the grand Victorian dining room or may choose private dining locations, including the sunken wine cellar, intimate library or turret.
The cuisine spotlights seasonal New Zealand produce, emphasising Otahuna’s estate-grown ingredients. Guests dine communally in the grand Victorian dining room or may choose private dining locations, including the sunken wine cellar, intimate library or turret.
Leisure
Leisure
Guests can immerse themselves in a variety of curated leisure experiences, including scenic garden walks, cooking classes with the lodge's chef, helicopter tours over breathtaking landscapes, wine tastings at local vineyards and outdoor activities like cycling and fishing, all of which highlight the area’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
For guests who enjoy a bit of friendly competition, croquet, pétanque and Kubb are available on the sunlit games lawn, with cocktails or refreshing beverages always within reach.
For guests who enjoy a bit of friendly competition, croquet, pétanque and Kubb are available on the sunlit games lawn, with cocktails or refreshing beverages always within reach.
For guests who enjoy a bit of friendly competition, croquet, pétanque and Kubb are available on the sunlit games lawn, with cocktails or refreshing beverages always within reach.
Embark on the renowned TranzAlpine journey through South Island’s breathtaking landscapes. Departing from Rolleston Station, the train climbs through the Southern Alps along the Waimakariri River to Arthur’s Pass National Park, where a guided hike reveals glacial streams, waterfalls, and possibly the rare kea parrot.
Embark on the renowned TranzAlpine journey through South Island’s breathtaking landscapes. Departing from Rolleston Station, the train climbs through the Southern Alps along the Waimakariri River to Arthur’s Pass National Park, where a guided hike reveals glacial streams, waterfalls, and possibly the rare kea parrot.
Embark on the renowned TranzAlpine journey through South Island’s breathtaking landscapes. Departing from Rolleston Station, the train climbs through the Southern Alps along the Waimakariri River to Arthur’s Pass National Park, where a guided hike reveals glacial streams, waterfalls, and possibly the rare kea parrot.
Just an hour north of Otahuna Lodge is the North Canterbury wine district, renowned for its boutique vineyards. Known for rich Pinot Noirs with liquorice notes and award-winning, zingy Rieslings, cellar doors are open for tastings at Greystone, Pegasus Bay and Black Estate.
Just an hour north of Otahuna Lodge is the North Canterbury wine district, renowned for its boutique vineyards. Known for rich Pinot Noirs with liquorice notes and award-winning, zingy Rieslings, cellar doors are open for tastings at Greystone, Pegasus Bay and Black Estate.
Just an hour north of Otahuna Lodge is the North Canterbury wine district, renowned for its boutique vineyards. Known for rich Pinot Noirs with liquorice notes and award-winning, zingy Rieslings, cellar doors are open for tastings at Greystone, Pegasus Bay and Black Estate.
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