Otahuna Lodge

15/01/2026

Here at Otahuna, we have a simple belief that people remember people most. Which is why for 2026, we’ll be sharing the stories of some of the many amazing characters of our home.

Natasha – Housekeeping
Since August 2018

𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 “𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁” 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘁𝗮𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗮?
I find Otahuna endlessly inspiring. The gardens and seasonal flowers are a constant source of creative energy, but it’s also the broader environment that really resonates with me: the architecture, the old-world elegance and the sense of history throughout all of the lodge.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻?
There are many aspects of my role that I take pride in, but if I had to single out one, it would be the preparation of the dozens of flower arrangements found everywhere here.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀?
Happy, loyal, forgiving :-)

31/12/2025

From the New Year’s Eve team (and all of us at Otahuna), we wish our friends in New Zealand and around the world every bit of joy and happiness in 2026.

24/12/2025

From all of us at Otahuna to our friends in New Zealand and around the world, we wish you a very merry Christmas.

21/12/2025

For those leaving it to the final days — a gentle reminder that a selection of Otahuna products will still be available for on-site pick up only.

From handcrafted preserves to our Gin selection and silk scarves, last-minute gifting is still possible when collected directly from the estate.

Quantities are limited.

Note — Pickup orders for Christmas need to be placed by end of day 22 December for pickup 23 December at the latest. Orders made after the 22nd December will be processed from 27 December.

17/12/2025

A Living Legacy is only just beginning.

Follow along as we continue to share new releases, stories from the estate, and the craft that shapes Otahuna — now and into the year ahead.

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16/12/2025

Christmas is fast approaching, and so are our final shipping dates.

If you’re planning to gift something crafted at Otahuna, now is the time to order to ensure it arrives in time for Christmas.

Our final shipping cut-off is Thursday 18 December.

For local customers, on-site pick-up is available for orders placed up until Sunday 22 December, with collection required by Monday 23 December.

Explore the full range and order online at otahuna.co.nz/shop

14/12/2025

Toast Tongs — the kitchen essential you never knew you needed, handcrafted by our very own Head Gardener Steve Marcham.

We’ve been using these toast tongs for years and through countless guest stays, and now you can purchase your own from our online store, along with a range of Steve’s other beautiful and functional wooden pieces.

A Living Legacy continues, one handcrafted detail at a time.

Explore the range at otahuna.co.nz/pages/shop

Discover New Zealand's most celebrated hotel, Otahuna Lodge, set in an 1895 Victorian mansion amidst 30 acres of restored historic gardens.

12/12/2025

INTRODUCING OUR FESTIVE POMEGRANATE FIZZ GIN COCKTAIL

To enjoy and share this holiday season. Using our very own Chapter Two Gin – available now from our online store. https://otahuna.co.nz/products/otahuna-chapter-02-gin

You'll need:
1.5 oz Otahuna Chapter Two Gin
1.5 oz Pomegranate Juice25 oz Rosemary syrup
A squeeze of lime
Stir with ice in an old fashioned glass & top with Prosecco, or your favourite bubbles!
Garnish with Pomegranate Arils & a sprig of Rosemary

Rosemary Simple Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup rosemary leaves
Combine water, sugar, and rosemary leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for 30 minutes. Pour syrup into a sterilised glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove rosemary leaves; let cool.

Enjoy!

12/12/2025

Shaped by the flavours and ingredients found across our historic estate, our seasonal preserves bring the spirit of Otahuna into your home.

Thoughtfully crafted. Beautifully presented. A Living Legacy to enjoy, gift and savour.

Explore the full range: https://otahuna.co.nz/collections/preserves

10/12/2025

Still looking for the perfect way to celebrate this Festive Season?

We have a handful of nights still with availability for private dining this December:

Tuesday, 16th
Wednesday, 17th
Friday, 19th
Saturday, 20th
Sunday, 21st

Reserve now to join us for Dinner at Otahuna and make this Christmas one to remember!

09/12/2025

From hand-stirred preserves and garden-picked ingredients, to the careful folding of silk scarves and the creation of our latest Chapter Two Gin, each piece in this product line reflects the care and artistry found throughout our home.

Thoughtfully made and beautiful to share, each item brings a touch of Otahuna’s generosity and tradition to your own table — or someone else’s.

Explore the full range, now available to purchase at otahuna.co.nz/pages/shop

06/12/2025

There’s no surer sign of summer’s arrival, than the Otahuna Potager Garden bursting with its vast array of fruits and vegetables.