The seasons shape life at The Longhouse.
From the changing light across the Pacific to the gardens, wildlife, night skies and small happenings around Karitāne & Dunedin. The Almanac is our way of sharing what is worth noticing, exploring and enjoying when you stay.
Almanac
The Longhouse Almanac
July is a time for stillness
The sea has taken on its winter steel-blue colour.
The first big snow fall in the ranges have appeared.
Our mornings begin frosty.
The Hellebores, Leucadendron and Flowering Kowhai lift our spirits with their mid-winter blooms.
Winter has its own cadence. The fireplace keeps us warm
Stews cooked over the Aga
Not asking us to do less.
Simply inviting us to notice more.
This month we noticed....
Winter 2026
Winter 2026
Winter on the Otago Coast
Winter brings a particular clarity to the coast. The air is crisp, the hills are frequently covered in a wintry fog and the low afternoon light settles across Karitāne village and the ocean. It is a season for long walks, fireside evenings, clear night skies and noticing the landscape at a slower pace.