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Otahuna Lodge
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · Independent · Grand Luxury
Otahuna Lodge is a Relais & Châteaux property dating to 1895 in Tai Tapu outside Christchurch, New Zealand, holding a MICHELIN Two Keys rating for 2025.
- 7 rooms
- Opened 1895
- Neighborhood: Tai Tapu
About Otahuna Lodge
- Otahuna Lodge dates to 1895 in Tai Tapu near Christchurch, New Zealand.
- The property holds MICHELIN Two Keys for 2025 and is a Relais & Châteaux member.
Experiences
- Spring Garden Tours — Tours of Otahuna's fabled gardens, benefiting the New Zealand Cancer Society.
- Opulence at Otahuna: Champagne and Caviar — A champagne and caviar celebration with Louis Roederer concluding the 2026 Event Calendar, on 30 October 2026.
- Masters of Collaboration: Nic Watt & Jimmy McIntyre — Overnight event of cuisine and expert wine pairings hosted by two of New Zealand's most acclaimed chefs.
- Winemaker's Retreat: An Evening with Jane Hunter — Evening showcasing wines from Jane Hunter CNZM, OBE's acclaimed vineyards, with food and cheer, on 27 June 2026.
- Murder Mystery — Interactive night of drama and culinary intrigue with the Court Jesters in Tai Tapu.
- Mother's Day — Afternoon tea followed by a tour of Otahuna's interiors, highlighting the stories of the estate.
Amenities
- Great Lawn beside the property's lake
- Formal Dutch Garden with century-old oaks
- Open fires
- Verandah
- Personalised wedding planning with best local suppliers
- Bespoke wedding menus with Executive Chef Jimmy McIntyre
- Band for dancing after dinner in the Ballroom
- Gardens (fabled gardens, opened for tours)
- Hosted events calendar for 2026
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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