Wanaka & Surrounds - Venues
Where to have your event in Wanaka, Tarras, Hawea whether it is a wedding, a celebration, the day after BBQ, where to stay ………?
I have put together a compendium of a few of the area’s finest places. Here you will find a small blurb on just what they do, some pics and a link to their websites.
Do feel free to ask me about the lighting and getting ready in them - I have been in each of these spectacular venues and they all offer amazing spaces for your event; from getting prepped in, to relaxing and the day after.
I hope this helps with any decision making.
EDGEWATER RESORT, Wanaka
Exchange your vows with Lake Wanaka and the Mountains as your witness. Whether you are eloping or celebrating your love with a gathering of friends and family – intimacy will always be the forefront of your experience with nature as your backdrop. Edgewater offers carefully manicured park-like grounds right by Lake Wanaka for your ceremony, our glass covered pavilion with fairy lights for a magical reception and then our deluxe honeymoon suite to end your special day. If the weather is not in your favor, there is the option of having your ceremony indoors.
We can tailor-make your day to your needs; Offering a range of style of weddings from 2 people elopements, small intimate weddings, to larger parties of 150. Our experienced Executive Chef and his team provide catering options to suit, which can be tailored to meet specific requirements.
Edgewater has 103 guest rooms in hotel room and apartment style accommodation. We extend set wedding guest accommodation discounts to all our wedding parties.
GATHER & GOLD, Wanaka
Crafted from natural wood and canvas, Gather & Gold’s giant Nordic tipis create the most magical atmosphere for any wedding big or small.
The natural beauty of the tipis sit so perfectly in our mountain landscape, complimenting the earthy colours and textures of Otago.
The beautiful thing about tipis is they can be linked together to create multiple different spaces, from a single tipi for a small intimate wedding to multiple tipis for larger gatherings.
Based in the Queenstown, Wanaka area they service the whole South Island and will guide you along the journey from finding the perfect site to adding some sparkle with their extra hire items.
After 5 years in the industry you can totally trust Gather & Gold to create the most memorable and stunningly beautiful wedding.
THE HAWEA HOTEL, Hawea
Say “I do” with a view in front of Lake Hāwea.
The Hāwea Hotel is in the heart of the Upper Clutha District, less than a 20min drive from Lake Wanaka’s town centre.
Hāwea Hotel offers an idyllic wedding and elopement venue with expansive views of Lake Hāwea.
The Hāwea Hotel venue is perfect for weddings, as it offers a large restaurant, accommodation on-site, a garden-side bar and a lawn for an outdoor lakefront ceremony or for the kids to play.
THE CANYON, Tarras
If you're looking for a very special, unique wedding venue with breath-taking views, spacious indoor-outdoor flow, exclusive occupancy and a stunning natural setting close to Wanaka and Cromwell in the Central Otago region, you've come to the right place.
Your wedding day will be totally memorable at The Canyon on top of the world boardering our award-winning vineyard and the Department of Conservation reserve.
There are so many locations for a unique and spectacular ceremony at The Canyon or at the nearby Tarras Church.
At The Canyon we know how important your big day is.
We provide the perfect setting for your dream wedding and we're with you all the way.
LAKE HAWEA VIEW, Hawea
Situated on 25 acres located high above the shores of Lake Hawea this luxury hand crafted homestead boasts world class lake and mountain views.
A grand open-plan living area, with high open ceilings with exposed beams, beautiful stacked stone fireplaces indoors and out and a comfortable and inviting lounge and dining area. The entire homestead is comprised of 7 bedrooms and four bathrooms, inclusive of the adjoining three bedroom self contained guest wing.
THE RIPPON HALL, Wanaka
Overlooking our stunning vineyard, Lake Wanaka, Ruby Island, the Southern Aps and beyond, The Rippon Hall is the perfect venue for events of all shapes and sizes. Thirty years of planning and dreaming gave rise to The Rippon Hall, a building quite literally born of the land upon which it stands.
Rippon is more than just a name; it is a piece of land farmed by four generations for more than one hundred years. With this guardianship comes an inherent love and respect for the land, shown across all areas of our work, from the biodynamic principles that guide all aspects of our farming to the pride that we take in welcoming people to The Rippon Hall.
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