Ohinetahi, Governors Bay

Name: Ohinetahi
Address: Governors Bay, New Zealand

#2 among attractions in Governors Bay

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Ōhinetahi is a valley, historic homestead, and formal garden on Teddington Road, Governors Bay, Christchurch, Canterbury region, New Zealand. Ōhinetahi valley is situated at the head of Lyttelton Harbour while the Port Hills rise above Ōhinetahi. While the Ōhinetahi Homestead is considered to be a significant historic building in the small settlement of Governors Bay, the formal garden of Ōhinetahi is considered to be one of New Zealand's finest. Amongst the early owners of Ōhinetahi were Canterbury pioneer William Sefton Moorhouse and Thomas Potts, New Zealand's first conservationist. Sir Miles Warren, architect of the Christchurch Town Hall, was the last private owner, and gifted it to New Zealand. ()

Completed: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 43°38'6"S, 172°38'46"E

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Ohinetahi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridle Path, Halswell Quarry Park, Mount Cavendish, Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō.

4.2 miNE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Outdoor activities
Bridle Path, Christchurch
108 min walk • Nestled on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand, the Bridle Path is a historic hiking trail that offers both a workout for the body and a feast for the eyes. This well-trodden path, carved by the early settlers in the 1850s, is a testament to the determination of...
4.2 miNW
Park
Halswell Quarry Park, Christchurch
108 min walk • Halswell Quarry Park is a serene and picturesque green space located in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. This former quarry has been thoughtfully transformed into a park that offers a blend of recreational activities, historical features, and panoramic views for...
4.7 miNE
Mountain, Park
Mount Cavendish
121 min walk • Mount Cavendish, located in the stunning Port Hills of Christchurch, New Zealand, offers a breathtaking panorama that captivates locals and tourists alike. As a prominent park area, it is an essential part of the scenic landscape and recreational space within the...
4.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō, Lyttelton
116 min walk • Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō is one of two major inlets in Banks Peninsula, on the coast of Canterbury, New Zealand; the other is Akaroa Harbour on the southern coast.
4.5 miNE
Lookout, Lighthouse, Architecture
Lyttelton Timeball Station, Lyttelton
115 min walk • The Lyttelton Timeball Station is a heritage-registered time ball station and prominent local landmark in Lyttelton, New Zealand.
1.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cass Peak, Governors Bay
30 min walk • Ōrongomai / Cass Peak is a hill in the western Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand. Its most notable feature is a radar dome that was built on the peak in the late 1980s, which is used for aircraft positioning services.
1.9 miN
Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction
Sugarloaf, Christchurch
50 min walk • Te Heru o Kahukura / Sugarloaf is a landmark in the Port Hills to the south of the city of Christchurch in New Zealand. The Māori part of the name means the headcomb of Kahukura.
2.9 miN
Park
Victoria Park, Christchurch
73 min walk • Victoria Park is a large recreational area on the Port Hills above Christchurch, New Zealand.
4.4 miN
Forts and castles
Cracroft Caverns, Christchurch
111 min walk • Cracroft Caverns, also known as the Cashmere Caverns, are a series of large chambers in the hill of the Cashmere suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.
3.8 miN
Park
Cracroft Reserve, Christchurch
98 min walk • Cracroft Reserve is a 3.2 hectare public reserve on Cracroft Hill in the Cashmere suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is situated next to the Sign of the Takahe.
2.6 miN
Park
Christchurch Adventure Park, Christchurch
66 min walk • Christchurch Adventure Park is an Adventure park in the Port Hills of Christchurch, New Zealand. Built by the Canadian company Select Evolution, it had its opening function on 16 December 2016.