Venues and Locations around Queenstown and Arrowtown

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Deer Park Heights - Get the long elevated views without hopping on a helicopter

  • 7 Mile Delta - breathtakingly beautiful and easily accessible

Arrowtown

WEDDING VENUES

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • La Rumba — Popular Arrowtown restaurant used for wedding receptions.

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

  • Stone Cottage -The Stone Cottage offers comfortable, stylish country living, combining old with new in a modern expression of a bygone era.

  • Queenstown Country Lodge Escape to the peaceful countryside of Queenstown Country Lodge, located on Ladies Mile, just 10 minutes’ drive from the excitement of Queenstown or beautiful charm of Arrowtown.

FREE & PUBLIC LOCATIONS

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

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

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.

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