Ōhinetahi is a garden and viewpoint in the Governor's Bay area, about 20 minutes over the Port Hills from Christchurch, rated 4.7 from 11 Google reviews. The website describes more than 1.25 hectares of garden, two galleries, sculpture, woodland trails and a 19th-century homestead. The garden was gifted to the nation in 2012 and is run by the Ōhinetahi Charitable Trust. Reviewers call the views over Lyttelton Harbour outstanding. They mention a small car park, and one said there are no toilets for walkers at the top.
A garden with galleries and a homestead is best visited with time to walk slowly between the garden rooms, and it helps to check the opening days before you travel. Sturdy shoes suit the woodland paths and any slopes. Walkers coming up from the harbour should plan toilet stops before the climb. Bring a jacket, since it can be breezy on the hill.
Ōhinetahi suits Christchurch visitors who want a garden walk, sculpture and harbour views in one trip.