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Celebrate Mother’s Day with an indulgent afternoon tea followed by a tour of Otahuna’s sumptuous interiors, highlighting the remarkable stories of New Zealand’s most important historic estate.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an indulgent afternoon tea followed by a tour of Otahuna’s sumptuous interiors, highlighting the remarkable stories of New Zealand’s most important historic estate.

Details

10 May 2026

The rate of $135 per person includes a selection of sweet and savoury canapes, tea or coffee, New Zealand Methode Champenoise, a gift from the Kitchen and the guided tour.

Prepaid reservations are required for one of three timed seatings at: 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00PM.

For more details or to book call us:
+64 3 329 6333
or email us using the link below.

We are excited to welcome a limited number of visitors to celebrate with us this Mother's Day at Otahuna. 

Treat your mother to an indulgent afternoon tea with delicious canapes and sparkling wine. Tea will be enjoyed in the historic surrounds of Otahuna's Ballroom, with its vaulted ceiling and roaring, open fire.  

Following the tea service, Lodge owner Miles Refo will offer a tour of the public areas of the Victorian homestead, highlighting the history of the estate and the remarkable people for whom it was built – Sir Heaton and Lady Jessie Rhodes.

The rate of $135 per person includes a selection of sweet and savoury canapes, tea or coffee, New Zealand Methode Champenoise, a gift from the Kitchen and the guided tour.

Prepaid reservations are required for one of three timed seatings at: 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00PM. 

Guests are welcome to conclude their visit with a self-guided tour of Otahuna's renowned, century-old gardens.

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