Ohoka oasis: Oakhampton Lodge

Take a walk on the wild side, or more specifically, the four acres of spacious lawns and gardens in the Ohoka countryside at Oakhampton Lodge.

After welcoming hundreds of international guests to their unique boutique accommodation for several years, with the interruption to world travel owners Jackie and Angus Watson are seeing an increase in travelling Kiwis stopping in on trips around the South Island.

“With Christchurch airport only 20-minutes away, tourists frequently spend their first two nights or last two nights of a South Island tour enjoying the peace and quiet and individual attention on offer.”

No need to forage for food, breakfast in the Garden Room is included in the price and Rangiora and Kaiapoi are both only a 10-minute drive away for further exploration.

Enjoy the tall trees, garden pathways and birdsong, or simply taking time to smell the roses.