Otahuna’s stunning 130-year-old gardens were designed by A.E. Lowe, a Kew Gardens-trained horticulturist. Expansive lawns and a serene lake reflect British Landscape Style, while intimate garden “rooms” were added over the centuries. At the estate’s southern end, a century-old vegetable garden, orchard, and greenhouses provide fresh organic produce and flowers year-round, ensuring the homestead remains beautifully adorned and abundantly stocked with seasonal ingredients straight from the land.
Nestled in Canterbury’s rolling countryside, Otahuna Lodge sits beneath an ancient volcanic cone, surrounded by lush gardens, vast plains, and breathtaking views of the Southern Alps.
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