Kaitahi - Chef's Table & Lodge

Kaitahi - Chef's Table & Lodge Chef's Table & Lodge

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, in every form. 🤍Especially this Daddy - our chef, all-round handy man, fixer of abs...
05/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, in every form. 🤍

Especially this Daddy - our chef, all-round handy man, fixer of absolutely everything, and always willing to drop everything to play or attend a fake birthday party. 😂

We’re very lucky to have you 🥰

We’re grateful for every guest who chooses to stay at Kaitahi, and every now and then, a stay leaves a particularly spec...
02/09/2026

We’re grateful for every guest who chooses to stay at Kaitahi, and every now and then, a stay leaves a particularly special mark on us. 🤍

We were so stoked to host this beautiful three-generation family. Each one of them so incredibly beautiful, inside and out.

From the moment we met, it felt like we’d known each other forever.

Thanks for visiting Kimberley Crossman even if I did try and set the lodge on fire while you were here 😂

24/08/2026

The Ruru Suite 🦉

Named after the native ruru (morepork), this is one of our three guest suites at Kaitahi and we couldn't be more proud of her.

Book via the link in our bio.

Two years of Kaitahi and five (for 3 more weeks) years of Madi felt like the right excuse to get a family photo at the l...
21/08/2026

Two years of Kaitahi and five (for 3 more weeks) years of Madi felt like the right excuse to get a family photo at the lodge.

The three of us. The place we are lucky enough call home. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

A million thank yous to the incredible Palmerston North Maternity, Family & Newborn Photographer

The Kōtare SuiteBefore this place was Kaitahi, we visited the property and spotted a Kōtare (kingfisher) perched in the ...
20/08/2026

The Kōtare Suite

Before this place was Kaitahi, we visited the property and spotted a Kōtare (kingfisher) perched in the garden. That moment stuck with us, and when it came time to name this suite, there was only ever one option.

79sqm. Private hot tub on your back doorstep. A space that feels as calm as the bird that inspired it.

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18/08/2026

How we build our menus at Kaitahi 👨‍🍳

Locally sourced produce, changing with the seasons, backed by over 20 years of culinary creativity.

Qualmark Gold ✨We're the only 5-star boutique lodge in the Manawatū to hold this accreditation and we couldn't be more p...
14/08/2026

Qualmark Gold ✨

We're the only 5-star boutique lodge in the Manawatū to hold this accreditation and we couldn't be more proud.

The rainwater we collect, the native bush we protect, the kai we source locally. None of it was an afterthought.

2 Years of Kaitahi 🎂Two years ago we welcomed our first guests through these doors. We had no idea how many wonderful pe...
08/08/2026

2 Years of Kaitahi 🎂

Two years ago we welcomed our first guests through these doors. We had no idea how many wonderful people we'd meet from across Aotearoa and around the world.

We built Kaitahi around the things we love - great kai, great wine and beautiful accomodation. Ryan's menus follow the seasons, and we want everyone who visits to feel genuinely welcome.

Looking back on two years of hosting, we're grateful for every guest who chose to stay, dine, and celebrate with us. We've been part of birthdays from 21st to 90th. Wedding anniversaries from 1st to 52nd. And everything in between. It's always a privilege.

To our friends and whānau who've supported us on this journey - thank you.

Special mention to Palette Design and gravitymedia.nz for helping us get on our feet in those early days. We won't ever forget it.

Here's to lots more great kai, great wine, great people and doing this with the best sidekick Ryan Marshall . 🥂

📷David Le Photographer

Guest Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️From the moment we found you online, we knew we would love our stay with you!Jazz, your warmth wa...
06/08/2026

Guest Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

From the moment we found you online, we knew we would love our stay with you!

Jazz, your warmth was apparent from the first email - that was matched by your genuinely friendly and warm welcome when we arrived, it felt like we had known you for ages! And Ryan, the food was absolutely next level; beautifully presented and seriously delicious - next time we will be sure to enjoy the Chefs Table experience!!

The setting is gorgeous, the accommodation is beautiful and spacious, nothing has been spared creating a restful place to relax and unwind and it is clear that you have created something very special together.

We hope to be back in the future ☺️

04/08/2026

You don't need a reason.

An anniversary, a birthday, a "just because" …

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