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 […]

Ohoka’s big day out

For almost three decades, Ohoka has been welcoming visitors from all over the country to its annual Garden Tour and Fête.       Featuring a self-guided tour of stunning local gardens and a gorgeous country fete at Ohoka School filled with local stallholders, food, raffles, entertainment and the ever-popular Pimms tent, the event provides […]

What's on in North Canterbury

What’s On: Three outings you will love in North Canterbury

Just a short drive from Christchurch, North Canterbury is a bit of a show off – in the best possible way. From its endless unspoiled terrain and natural beauty, to its townships brimming with all kinds of retail and recreational spoils, what’s not to love? We’ve prepared a little social calendar if an excursion is […]