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Ōhinetahi (Private)

Ōhinetahi consists of a number of formal rooms, of differing style and character, arranged about two axes running east-west and north-south in the arts and crafts style. The formal lawn beside the house, has curved macrocarpa hedges at one end, balanced by a pool and pool house. At the opposite end there is a rose garden enclosed in box hedges, traditional herbaceous borders leading to a gazebo, a square, walled, red garden and a walk of pleached hornbeams on stilts leading to an oval lawn.

Beyond the poolhouse a potager garden is arranged about a large marble capital and a glasshouse. From the gazebo, steps lead down to a woodland garden shaded by trees planted in the 1870s by T.M. Potts (a previous owner). A swing bridge extends the cross axis to a bush walk. The garden is accented by architectural fragments and modern sculpture. An area south-east of the house, has recently been added. It was originally part of Potts’ garden and is being designed as a park.

Opening Hours and Tariffs

Open daily from 10am until 4pm September to end of March 

Adults & seniors $15

Can accommodate groups (bookings essential)

Contact Details and Location

Physical Address: Governors Bay, Lyttelton
Phone: 03 3299852
Email: info@ohinetahi.co.nz

Facilities and Amenities

Car/Bus/Coach Park Toilets Picnics Allowed or Seating Provided Cafe/Morning & afternoon teas and lunch available if booked

Brochures/Map available

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Ōhinetahi

Directions

Driving From central Christchurch

  • Take Colombo Street over Dyers Pass Road to Governors Bay.
  • Continue on the main road 1.5km past the hotel - Ōhinetahi is on the left.
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