Your function/event will be unique & beautiful at Mainholm, a lovingly restored Victorian homestead that provides the perfect backdrop for fine dining at its best.
Enjoy a sumptuous gastronomic experience, with exceptional, home-cooked food using only the finest quality seasonal ingredients, with fresh vegetables and herbs from our own gardens. Sandi is our chef, and cooks classic food with fresh twists and modern interpretations.

A La Carte, Set Menus and Banquets can be served in one of our three dining rooms or verandah areas and are hosted by Graham. Seating 65 for meals; 200+ people for marquee functions. Our grounds and buildings provide a stunning and unique backdrop, with landscaped gardens, the homestead and the veranda.
Unique events are also available by request, such as: Victorian Teas and Murder-Mysteries!

The relaxed, elegant atmosphere at Mainholm Lodge is a perfect backdrop for fine dining at its best. Graham and Sandi invite you to join them.

Mainholm Country Lodge was originally built as a grand family home in 1908, was the star of a New Zealand feature film in 1990 and now provides luxury 4.5 star-rated accommodation and easy style fine dining.

The grand, elegant décor in Mainholm Lodge provides the perfect backdrop for our very popular restaurant open to guests and the public. Our crystal chandeliered banquet room is perfect for that special occasion, the dining room for smaller groups and cosy dinners for two. Perfect for parties, meetings and corporate events and & weddings.

Easily accessible from Dunedin Airport.