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At Otahuna we are pleased to offer a curated collection of special offers, each designed to help you enjoy the very best of our extraordinary home and the amazing region that surrounds it. At Otahuna we are pleased to offer a curated collection of special offers, each designed to help you enjoy the very best of our extraordinary home and the amazing region that surrounds it.

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Lord of the Manor - 
Exclusive Use of Otahuna Lodge

Savour the Lodge’s rarefied environment all for yourself and your closest friends or family for a single magical night, a leisurely weekend or longer.

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Intrigued by having New Zealand’s most important historic estate all to yourself to celebrate a milestone birthday, anniversary party or corporate accomplishment? Might you simply be looking to host the ultimate “house party” for your closest friends and family? Whatever your reason, there has never been a better time to enjoy the Lodge’s rarefied environment for a single magical night, a leisurely weekend or longer.


From 1 May - 15 October 2026 our “Lord of the Manor” package provides exclusive run of the Lodge for the preferential rate of $9995 per night for Sunday through Thursday nights for 10 guests. For weekend nights (Friday and Saturday) a rate of $11995 applies.

For those with larger groups, we are delighted to welcome up to 6 additional guests (maximum of 16 people) at the additional rate of $600 per person with the above inclusions.

Inclusions

  • Pre-Dinner Drinks with Canapes
  • 4-Course Degustation Dinner with Wine Pairings
  • Continental and Cooked Breakfast
  • Laundry Services
  • Wireless Internet
  • Use of Lodge Equipment and Facilities
  • GST

Elope at Otahuna

Celebrate your union intimately at New Zealand’s most prestigious historic estate with a romantic journey designed for just two over two sublime nights.

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Start your journey as "we" within the breathtaking environment of Otahuna with our curated elopement offering. Your elopement will be a sophisticated, private, and deeply soulful beginning to your forever; all in a place that was originally conceived as an extravagant wedding gift in 1895.

Our "Elope at Otahuna" package allows you to enjoy all of the magic of your special day with a host of generous inclusions that allow you to focus entirely on your new lives together, including:

Exchange vows in your preferred location either in one of our century-old garden settings or amidst the Lodge’s grand architectural splendour, led by a professional celebrant who will craft an intimate ceremony as unique as your own love story.

Preserve the memories of your special day with a dedicated 2-hour photography session in your suite and across the Lodge’s 30 acres of manicured grounds.

Enjoy a premium custom floral arrangement designed to complement your celebration.

Double Occupancy Rates (Incl. GST):
1 April – 30 April 2026: $11,140 (Suite) or $12,340 (Master Suite)
1 May – 30 September 2026: $7,940 (Suite) or $8,740 (Master Suite)
1 October – 20 December 2026: $11,740 (Master Suite) or $10,540 (Suite)
21 December – 5 January 2027: $15,940 (Suite) or $17,540 (Master Suite)
6 January – 31 March 2027: $15,140 (Suite) or $16,470 (Master Suite)

Inclusions

  • Welcome Gift
  • Pre-Dinner Drinks with Canapes
  • 4-Course Degustation Dinner with Premium Wine Pairings in the Location of Your Choice
  • Continental and Cooked Breakfast
  • Lunch on the Day of Your Ceremony
  • Services of a Leading Wedding Celebrant to Perform Your Ceremony
  • Two Hours of Wedding Photography
  • Premier Bottle of Champagne
  • Substantial Custom Flower Arrangement
  • Optional: Soar above the Canterbury Plains on a private scenic helicopter flight directly from Otahuna’s Great Lawn to the summit of Mt Herbert, the highest peak on the Banks Peninsula. There, enjoy a Champagne toast to your future against a backdrop of panoramic alpine and ocean views. $4,125.00 (maximum 4 persons)

The Best of Canterbury

Indulge in a memorable 3-night stay at Otahuna and discover the wonders of the Lodge and the remarkable region that surrounds it.

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On your first day, plan to embark on one of two journeys that showcase Canterbury's rich and diverse landscapes. Spend your second full day at Otahuna savouring the many delights of the property's celebrated kitchens and gardens. Included in The Best of Canterbury Package are the following amenities:

Double Occupancy Rates (Incl. GST):

1 April - 30 April 2026: $15,900 (Suite) or $17,700 (Master Suite)

1 May - 30 September 2026: $11,100 (Suite) or $12,300 (Master Suite)

Inclusions

  • Welcome Gift
  • Two 1-hour massages
  • Cooking lesson for 1-hour for two people with Executive Chef Jimmy McIntyre
  • Private guided tour of Otahuna's 30 acres of historic gardens
  • One picnic or plated lunch for two people
  • Your choice of one of two private, guided tours: The Banks Peninsula with its volcanic harbours and the colonial fishing village of Akaroa including a scenic harbour cruise to see the rare Hector's dolphins or Arthur's Pass National Park with its dramatic mountains, beech forests and waterfalls including a one-way journey on the TranzAlpine scenic railway