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Otahuna Lodge, a Relais & Chateaux member property, is New Zealand's premier historic retreat with 2 MICHELIN Keys.
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Set in pastoral surroundings against the fluted cone of an ancient volcano, Otahuna Lodge is a beguiling Victorian mansion that offers its guests a unique sense of wonder and discovery. New Zealand's largest private historic residence has been revitalised with luxury accommodation, glorious gardens and sophisticated cuisine. In its patrician sense of calm, the grace and charm of its grounds and its refined yet personable service, Otahuna combines the romance of the past with the cosmopolitan pleasures of the present - the very best of both worlds.

04/11/2026

Oliver – Kitchen
Since September 2023

𝗔𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳?
After countless YouTube videos and many failures, having my first successful batch of macarons turn out was a pivotal moment for 13-year-old me. Naturally, this success was followed by an impromptu amateur photoshoot all around my garden taking an embarrassingly large number of photos to show my friends and family.

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿?
I absolutely adore the Caviar Finger Limes coming from the Otahuna Melon House each summer. The intense pop of fresh citrus and its versatility make it an incredibly unique fruit. Traditionally grown in a much warmer climate, it is a real treat having them growing at Otahuna with the South Island’s colder climate.

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆?
Through the proper use of salt and acid such as lemon juice or a nice vinegar, it’s amazing how vibrant and flavourful dishes can become. If you’re not so confident, you can always separate and season a small portion to taste and see if your addition has improved the dish or not. Don’t be afraid to taste and adjust until you’re happy with it!

23/10/2026

Ewe deserve a weekend every bit this fluffy.

Happy weekend from our Valais Blacknose lambs…
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06/10/2026

Great houses tell great stories. Ours are told by the people who call Otahuna home.

Say hello to the 2026 Otahuna Family.

28/09/2026

On 30 October, we close our 2026 Event Calendar with a very special overnight celebration of magic from Executive Chef Jimmy McIntyre and famed French Ch*****ne house, Louis Roederer.

Ch*****ne and Oscietra caviar to begin, then four courses in Otahuna’s historic Dining Room from our spring potager, each paired with a rare cuvée, including 2016 Cristal. Afterwards, an indulgent night awaits in one of our suites followed by a decadent breakfast.

Limited to 14 guests and with only a handful of places still remaining, reserve today. Link in bio.

18/09/2026

We're honoured to announce that Otahuna Lodge has again been awarded today Two MICHELIN Keys – “An Exceptional Stay” – for 2026.

Last year this recognition felt like being noticed – amongst the first ever awarded in New Zealand. This year feels like being trusted – to keep doing exactly what we've always done.

We remain among the highest-ranked properties in New Zealand to earn this distinction, and we're proud to stand alongside our celebrated lodge partners throughout our incredible homeland.

The real credit, however, sits with our extraordinary team of “Otahunans” — the ones who’ve always believed a storied 130-year-old house and its gardens are deserving of the very biggest dreams.

Two Keys. One legendary New Zealand home.

11/09/2026

Interested in exploring our historic gardens while also making a donation to The Cancer Society? Reserve now for one of our Spring Garden Tours on Sunday 20 September.

More information:
https://otahuna.co.nz/pages/events/daffodil-day-garden-tours

30/08/2026

Back by popular demand, we are delighted to have culinary legend Nic Watt joining us again at Otahuna on 19 September. Nic—alongside Otahuna Executive Chef Jimmy McIntyre—will personally es**rt guests on a "four-hands” culinary journey, showcasing incredible cuisine and expert w**e pairings for one very special overnight event.

Be quick, however. Each of our 2026 special events have sold-out and with only two rooms still remaining for this night, make sure and reserve your place today.

https://otahuna.co.nz/pages/events/masters-of-collaboration-nic-watt-jimmy-mcintyre

25/08/2026

Twenty years ago today, we first called Otahuna home.

We didn’t know then what we know now. We couldn’t have. All the adventures, the smiling faces of new and old Otahunans, and the thousands of guests who’ve walked through our doors and in turn left a little bit of themselves behind.

But, we knew in 2006—much as Heaton Rhodes did when he presented the estate as a grand wedding present to his young bride Jessie in 1895—there is an undeniable magic in this legendary house and its extraordinary gardens.

Two decades on, we’d like to think that New Zealand’s grand old lady has never been more vibrant nor more fully herself. Not preserved — alive. Not frozen — flourishing. Cared for by a team we’re endlessly proud to call family.

As we start the 2026–2027 season, there is so much more to come — an all-new suite to reveal, new dishes born of a potager unlike any other, a new range of creations infused with the spirit of this place and new experiences to help fall in love with our extraordinary corner of the world.

Twenty years in, we are only just beginning. Now, more than ever we can’t wait to welcome you home. To our home.

Hall & Miles

17/08/2026

Every detail has been considered, every corner has been polished. Our doors are open again for the start of a new season, and we couldn’t be more delighted to see you with us once more.

Welcome back to Otahuna.

17/07/2026

We’re delighted to share that Otahuna has been named to the World’s 50 Best Discovery family.

For our extraordinary team who continually re-fashions a legendary 1895 estate and for our guests from around the world who celebrate their time with us here, thank you for making our New Zealand home worth discovering.

Address

224 Rhodes Road
Tai Tapu
7672

Telephone

+6433296333

Website

http://www.otahuna.co.nz/, https://otahuna.co.nz/pages/events/opulence-at-otahuna-cristal-and-caviar

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