Queenstown

WEDDING VENUES

• Stoneridge Estate — Boutique vineyard estate with chapel, mountain views and Lake Hayes outlook near Arrowtown.

• The Winehouse (Gibbston Valley) — Stunning cellar-door venue set in the Gibbston Valley wine corridor.

• NZ High Country — Alpine venue above Queenstown Airport with panoramic Wakatipu Basin and mountain views.

• Wonder & Full (Jack's Point) — Clear marquee venue on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with Remarkables views.

• Giverny Estate — Sculpture garden and glass-ceiling barn venue on a beautiful country estate near Lower Shotover.

• Kamana Lakehouse — Highest-altitude boutique hotel in Queenstown with mountain views and a dedicated events team.

• Trelawn Place (Arthur's Point) — Intimate riverside B&B set above the Shotover River with manicured gardens — ideal for small weddings and elopements.

• Merryfield Farm & The Stables — Historic 1885 stone stables 2km from Arrowtown with Coronet Peak and Remarkables views; indoor and outdoor space for up to 150 guests.

• Ben Lomond Lavender Farm — Romantic lavender-field ceremony venue with rustic hay barn, 10 minutes from Queenstown. Ceremonies October–April.

• Walter Peak High Country Farm — Iconic farm homestead accessible by historic steamship across Lake Wakatipu.

• Eichardt's Private Hotel — Five-star lakeside luxury hotel in central Queenstown; intimate penthouse ceremonies to grand receptions at The Grille.

• QT Queenstown — Award-winning boutique hotel with distinctively designed event spaces on the Queenstown lakefront.

• Rendezvous Heritage Hotel — Classic hotel perched above Queenstown with stunning uninterrupted views over Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables.

• Mercure Queenstown Resort — Set at the base of Coronet Peak with panoramic lake views; flexible event spaces for 10–120 guests.

• Amisfield Winery & Bistro — Award-winning schist-stone winery restaurant alongside Lake Hayes with outdoor courtyard and cellar door ceremonies.

• Waikākā Church — Picturesque historic church set at the base of Coronet Peak — a charming and intimate ceremony setting.

• The Bathhouse — Historic lakefront restaurant and event space on the Queenstown foreshore.

RESTAURANTS & DINING EXPERIENCES

• Sundays (Frankton) — Italian-inspired restaurant on a country farm; popular for relaxed post-wedding lunches for large groups.

• SODA Restaurant — Share-style Mediterranean menu with lakefront views in central Queenstown.

• KJet (Kawarau Jet) — The original Queenstown jet boat experience; private charters on the Shotover & Kawarau Rivers — a unique wedding day activity or arrival experience.

SKI FIELDS

• Coronet Peak — NZ's original ski field offering mountain-top ceremonies with panoramic views across the Wakatipu Basin.

• The Remarkables Ski Area — Dramatic alpine backdrop above Queenstown for adventurous winter ceremonies.

FREE & PUBLIC LOCATIONS

• Queenstown Gardens — 19th-century botanical gardens with lily pond, rose garden and lakeside paths. (QLDC permit required.)

• St Omer Park — Quiet lakeside reserve with mountain views and mature tree canopy. (QLDC permit required.)

• Moke Lake — Remote and wild lakeside setting a short drive from Queenstown; popular for elopements.

• Lake Hayes Reserve (Amisfield end) — Open grassland with incredible lake and mountain reflections. Free to use.

• Kelvin Heights — Unspoilt Lake Wakatipu shoreline with jetties, mountains and bush scenery. Free to use.

Arrowtown

WEDDING VENUES

• Millbrook Resort — Luxury golf resort with multiple ceremony and reception spaces set against mountain backdrops.

• Ayrburn — Heritage farm turned premium venue with multiple spaces: the Bakehouse, Woolshed, and The Dell gardens.

• Thurlby Domain — Magical private property with historic stone ruins and towering trees — one of the region's most unique settings.

• Mount Soho Winery — Serene hilltop winery venue with vineyard surrounds above Arrowtown.

• Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen — Historic Walnut Cottage with lush garden surrounds and heated outdoor dining — elegant and intimate for ceremonies and receptions.

• La Rhumba — Popular Arrowtown restaurant used for wedding receptions. [UPDATE URL if needed]

FREE & PUBLIC LOCATIONS

• Arrowtown Library Green — Informal wooded green beside the historic Arrowtown library. (QLDC permit required.)

• Arrowtown Village & Chinese Settlement — The historic tree-lined avenue and gold-rush township make a charming backdrop for intimate elopements and photographs.

Wānaka

WEDDING VENUES

• The Rippon Hall (Rippon Vineyard) — Celebrated vineyard hall with arguably the most spectacular lake and mountain views in New Zealand.

• Dublin Bay — Lakeside blank-canvas venue with old ruins, a container bar, and incredible panoramic views.

• The Lookout Lodge — Intimate rural farmstay perched above Wānaka with sweeping mountain views — perfect for small weddings.

• The Olive Grove — Private lakeside property with historic cottage and stunning Lake Wānaka views.

• The Venue Wānaka — Versatile rustic-glam venue with sunny courtyard and alpine backdrop, close to town.

• Cardrona Hotel — Historic high-country hotel on the Crown Range road with garden and church ceremony options.

• Edgewater Hotel — Unique lakeside location on the shores of Lake Wānaka with helipad, mountain views and dedicated wedding packages.

• Wild Earth Lodge — A venue entirely your own, set within the beautiful New Zealand wilderness near Wānaka.

• Paddons Paddock — Vineyard venue nestled among beautiful vines with silhouette mountain ranges as a backdrop.

• Domaine Thomson Wines — Intimate Central Otago winery venue for small weddings, proposals, and receptions.

• Tarras Country Church — Gorgeous historic country church in a beautiful Central Otago setting between Wānaka and Cromwell.

SKI FIELDS

• Cardrona Alpine Resort — NZ's largest ski resort between Wānaka and Queenstown, with alpine ceremony settings.

• Treble Cone — High-altitude ski field above Lake Wānaka with dramatic wide-open views.

FREE & PUBLIC LOCATIONS

• Wānaka Station Park — Popular lakeside reserve with rhododendron gardens, mature trees and a rose pergola. (QLDC permit required.)

• Roys Bay / Lake Wānaka Foreshore — The iconic lakefront with the famous lone willow tree and mountain backdrop. Free to use.

• Mou Waho Island — Remote island on Lake Wānaka accessible by kayak or boat — a spectacular elopement setting.

Cromwell

WEDDING VENUES

• Te Kano Estate (Bannockburn) — Award-winning winery perched above the Kawarau River with stunning Central Otago valley views.

• River Rock Estate — Boutique vineyard and spa set in an artistic heritage-inspired property.

RESTAURANTS & DINING

• The Stoaker Room — Unique barrel-smoked dining experience on a beautiful Cromwell property — a distinctive choice for a wedding feast.

• The Cloudy Bay Shed (Northburn) — Premium cellar door and dining overlooking a private lake with breathtaking scenery.

FREE & PUBLIC LOCATIONS

• Old Cromwell Town (Heritage Precinct) — Charming lakeside stone village on the shores of Lake Dunstan — a unique and photogenic ceremony backdrop.

• Lake Dunstan Foreshore — Open lake and mountain scenery with easy access and ample space for intimate elopements.

Lake Hāwea

WEDDING VENUES

• Lake Hāwea View — Exclusive luxury property at the highest point of Lake Hāwea with private hot tub, sauna and spectacular views.

• Lake Hāwea Station — Unique luxury working farm stay within breathtaking high-country scenery; listed on the Wānaka Wedding Collective.

• Hawea Hotel — Relaxed lakeside hotel with Lake Hāwea as an idyllic backdrop for your celebration.

FREE & PUBLIC LOCATIONS

• The Wedding Tree, Lake Hāwea — The region's most beloved and photographed lone tree on the Lake Hāwea foreshore. Free to use.

• Lake Hāwea Foreshore — Open lakeside setting with turquoise water and dramatic mountain scenery. Excellent for elopements. Free to use.