“An historic mansion set in lush gardens at the foot of the cone of an ancient volcano. All suites have private sitting rooms and en-suite bathroom. Breakfast and 5-course dinner included using home-grown organic ingredients. A quiet country retreat, with many walking trails and sights close by.”
“An historic mansion set in lush gardens at the foot of the cone of an ancient volcano. All suites have private sitting rooms and en-suite bathroom. Breakfast and 5-course dinner included using home-grown organic ingredients. A quiet country retreat, with many walking trails and sights close by.”
Recommended For
- Cooking classes
- A cooking lesson with Chef Jimmy McIntyre provides an overview of the philosophies behind the Lodge’s celebrated food and wine
- Other Activities
- Embark on the TranzAlpine, which traverses the South Island’s majestic landscapes, arriving into Arthur's Pass National Park
- Back to Nature
- The song of native birds invites guests to discover hidden glades, ponds and organic fruit, vegetables and nuts in the gardens
- Foodies
- Foodies will be bowled over by the daily changing gastronomic delights on offer with many ingredients grown on site.
- Tennis
- Practise your groundstrokes on the property's hard court. There are raquets and balls to borrow.
- Fishing
- Canterbury’s rivers provide excellent chances for both the novice and expert fly-fisherman to test their skills
- Cycling
- An array of trails for walking and biking, through volcanic hills, native forests, and along the Pacific Ocean
- Golf
- Excellent golfing is available throughout the region with a nearby nine-hole country course at Tai Tapu
- Learning
- Tours to a number of renowned gardens, with access to many gardens usually not open to the public
- Country Escape
- Great walks
- Sights nearby
- Restaurant
- The food is stunning and dinner is a daily changing five course degustation menu
- Half Board
- Prices quoted include gourmet dinner and accompanying wines plus breakfast.
- Child friendly
- Board games & children's meals available
- Views
- Family Suites
- Quiet
- Secluded setting
- Organic food
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Luxury
- Colonial
- Outstanding location
- Sit-out Terrace
- Good wine list
- Antiques
- Hills & mountains
- Spa
- Artworks
- Boutique
- Historic
- In/by a Nature Reserve
- Gym
- Charming
- 5* Luxury
- Disabled access
- Wellbeing
- Traditional
Facilities
- Garden
- Stunning 118 year old gardens laid out by A.E. Lowe who trained at Kew Gardens & include a lovely potager, lake and Dutch garden
- Restaurant
- The food is stunning and dinner is a daily changing five course degustation menu
- Child friendly
- Board games & children's meals available
- Library
- Views
- Spa
- Safe
- Parking
- Family Suites
- Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
- Good wine list
- Air conditioning
- Sit-out Terrace
- Swimming Pool
- Gym
- Sitting Room
- Wifi
- Disabled access
- Suites
- Hot Tub
Activities
- Cooking classes
- A cooking lesson with Chef Jimmy McIntyre provides an overview of the philosophies behind the Lodge’s celebrated food and wine
- Other Activities
- Embark on the TranzAlpine, which traverses the South Island’s majestic landscapes, arriving into Arthur's Pass National Park
- Tennis
- Practise your groundstrokes on the property's hard court. There are raquets and balls to borrow.
- Fishing
- Canterbury’s rivers provide excellent chances for both the novice and expert fly-fisherman to test their skills
- Cycling
- An array of trails for walking and biking, through volcanic hills, native forests, and along the Pacific Ocean
- Golf
- Excellent golfing is available throughout the region with a nearby nine-hole country course at Tai Tapu
- Learning
- Tours to a number of renowned gardens, with access to many gardens usually not open to the public
- Sights nearby
- Great walks
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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Otahuna Lodge
In the lush green heart of New Zealand’s South Island, a 20-minute drive south of Christchurch, Otahuna is a perfect example of how to bring an antique into the twenty-first century.
Originally published by CNTraveler (view article)
