A love story written in
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Step into Otahuna’s gardens and into another place and time. Manicured lawns meet wild woodlands, and winding paths lead to secret sanctuaries. Roots have entwined here since 1895, and pockets of long-lost landscape are still being lovingly restored today. There are acres and acres to discover, right on Otahuna’s doorstep. Step into Otahuna’s gardens and into another place and time. Manicured lawns meet wild woodlands, and winding paths lead to secret sanctuaries. Roots have entwined here since 1895, and pockets of long-lost landscape are still being lovingly restored today. There are acres and acres to discover, right on Otahuna’s doorstep.

The spectacular 130-year old grounds of Otahuna were laid out and cultivated under the direction of A.E. Lowe who trained at Kew Gardens, London. The wide vistas over lawn and lake are reminiscent of the Landscape Style of British gardening, whilst behind the homestead a series of self-contained garden “rooms” were introduced in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Less than 100 metres from the homestead lies a vast, century-old vegetable garden, orchard, cutting garden and several greenhouses, which keep the house stocked with organic produce and flowers throughout the year.

For non-resident guests, private guided garden tours of the Otahuna estate are available—by prior reservation only—for $30 per person (minimum charge of $300) year-round. To make a reservation for your group to tour the grounds please contact us on enquiries@otahuna.co.nz or (03) 329 6333.

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The Potager Garden The Potager Garden

The Potager Garden holds a prime position in a sunny, stone-walled enclosure which was originally the domain of Heaton’s stallions. Here, a huge range of seasonal vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts and mushrooms - including exotic and rare heritage varietals - is grown organically for the table. Guests may even accompany the chef to select vegetables for their own evening meal.

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