Omaka Lodge

www.omakalodge.nz | 07 974-8543 | contact@omakalodge.nz

Omaka Lodge is set on over 10 acres of land and is the home of Scott Riches-McPherson & Christopher Riches. Several acres are fields for our sheep, but we have over 3 acres of stunningly beautiful landscaped gardens that have featured in NZ House & Garden magazine and are rated as a 5-Star Garden of National Significance by the NZ Gardens Trust.

The garden consists of a variety of different areas, including The Champagne Lawn, The Water Garden, The Wedding Garden, The Dell, The Woodland, and The Secret Garden. There are plenty more parts of the garden; all areas have their own unique character.

A substantial number of large mature trees surround the main house, providing a structural backdrop to the gardens. Numerous varieties of Rhododendron, Camellia, Azalea and Maple abound, and there are plenty of other species, including a beautiful blue Atlas Cedar, a rare and fabulous Fern-Leaved Beech and, in the courtyard, a gorgeous yellow Gleditsia sits near a 100-year-old Kalmia.

Filling the numerous garden beds are hundreds of plant species, including Bergenia, Hosta, Euphorbia, Rose, Astelia, Hydrangea, Astrantia, Heuchera and Alstroemeria. Several plants – including Deutzia, Nandina, Star Jasmine and red Berberis – are clipped into spirals, pillars, balls or clouds. The wide variety of plants ensures year-round colour and interest in the gardens – from Hellebores in winter to Bluebells and Daffodils in spring, Jasmine and Lillies in summer, and the fiery red Maple and golden-orange Liquidambar leaves in autumn.

Omaka Lodge also offers several accommodation options, and can provide morning or afternoon tea by arrangement. We are open by appointment only from 01 October until late April; email or call us for more details.