Otahuna Lodge - Stunning Function Venue

Otahuna Lodge is a Victorian mansion that offers a unique sense of wonder and discovery. New Zealand's largest private historic residence has been with luxury accommodation, glorious gardens and sophisticated cuisine.



WEDDINGS

Otahuna offers many beautiful sites for wedding ceremonies throughout its 30 acres of original gardens, including the Great Lawn beside the property’s lake or under the century-old oaks of the formal Dutch Garden. Rich detail, open fires and the stained glass of the Lodge’s Entry Hall and Drawing Room provide an elegant ambience  for indoor ceremonies.    



The Ballroom is situated to host reception dinners and can accommodate a maximum of 64 guests for a seated dinner and can also accommodate a band for dancing after dinner. Our experienced team will personalise your requirements and tailor-make an experience alongside the  best local suppliers to create an unforgettable wedding day.  



Wedding couples consult personally with Executive Chef Jimmy McIntyre to design their own wedding menu, with cuisine drawing upon the seasonal bounty of Otahuna’s vast potager gardens.  



SPECIAL OCCASION DINNERS  

Otahuna also welcomes small groups of 6 to 14 people wishing to celebrate a special occasion at  certain times of the year. The formal Dining Room, with its original Victorian wallpaper and fireplace is the perfect setting for an unforgettable five-course degustation dinner with perfectly matched New Zealand wines.  



The Lodge’s celebrated team of chefs are delighted to accommodate any requests to help best celebrate milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions or any other special occasion by prior reservation.  



CORPORATE EVENTS  

Otahuna offers an ideal setting for small conferences, product launches and board meetings. Larger groups of 64 people are accommodated in the wood-panelled Ballroom while smaller groups may prefer the Lodge’s Dining Room or an array of indoor and outdoor breakout locations. Additionally,  with its 30 acres providing complete privacy Otahuna regularly welcomes groups of up to 16 people for  overnight retreats. The Lodge’s distinctive facilities and

renowned kitchens ensure the most memorable of occasions.