The Rippon Hall is a flexible wedding and events venue that looks out over Rippon’s vines, Lake Wanaka, and the Southern Alps. The Main Hall is a stunning room with a recycled native rimu floor, majestic timber trusses and sweeping views. There is enough space to seat 100 people for dining inside The Hall itself, with space for many more for more casual events. The canopied, infinity lawn terrace offers seating for up to 200 people with views out to Lake Wanaka and the mountains beyond.

The Venue is a private function centre with an in-house caterer in picturesque Lake Wanaka. The Venue incorporates two function rooms, a courtyard and spacious lawns providing a stunning alpine backdrop to your wedding, celebration, conference or event… whatever the season… We understand that each wedding is unique and our philosophy is simple: we help you to make your day the way you want it to be. We’ve had years of experience catering for weddings and know what it takes to help your day run smoothly. Our Wanaka function venue provides a stunning setting for your Wanaka wedding. The expansive landscape surrounding the building lends itself to outdoor services. If unfortunately on the day the weather turns, The Venue also provides the perfect plan B, with enough space indoors to provide a great alternative.

With its picturesque lakeside location and uninterrupted views of the spectacular mountainous surrounds, Whare Kea Lodge is an exquisite venue for boutique weddings. Whare Kea Lodge can accommodate up to 12 guests and cater for 20 guests, with many indoor and outdoor locations for your intimate wedding ceremony, reception and photography. Enjoy the exclusive use of the Lodge with your friends and family and the freedom to tailor your wedding day. A personally designed menu can be arranged, on request, by James Stapley or one of his team of hand-picked local chefs, and varying levels of wedding organisation are available on request. If you are planning your ceremony elsewhere in the Wanaka region Whare Kea would compliment this beautifully. It’s the perfect setting to bring families together providing your guests with ultimate comfort before and after your big day.

Nothing beats the relaxed, romantic and memorable feeling of a country wedding. The challenge is to find an authentic setting with the sophistication and style to ensure it’s a great event. These elements come together at Criffel Station Woolshed. Situated on a 2000-hectare high country deer farm just seven kilometres from Lake Wanaka town centre, in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Criffel Station Woolshed provides an idyllic rural venue. Lovingly converted, our authentic Woolshed with its undeniable character provides a charming location for an outstanding wedding.

The individual Chalets are separately positioned amongst native alpine grasses and herb fields, each harnessing unique vistas of the valley and surrounds. Guests are afforded the privacy, warmth and comfort of tasteful high country design, with each chalet featuring sheepskin carpets, a king sized bed, an en-suite bathroom and a hot tub on adjoining private deck, where they can relax and recline beneath the stars. Central to the Alpine Lodge is the Mountain Kitchen. Linked to the chalets by a series of raised wooden boardwalks, the Mountain Kitchen features two separate living areas, wood-burning fires, a well stocked library and cellar and first class dining facilities. Unquestionably, the experience of staying at Minaret Station Alpine Lodge is both unique and inspiring.

Mantells Wanaka, award winning, architect designed luxury lodge apartment accommodation in Wanaka, is 45 minutes from Queenstown, New Zealand. Mantells spacious self-contained lodge accommodation consists of two separate stone buildings with terrazzo floors, soaring ceilings and Murano lights. Built around a stunning courtyard, the luxury apartments enjoy views of Lake Wanaka, Wanaka golf course and the Southern Alps. Each self contained lodge is fully equipped and has underfloor heating. Guests are welcome to use produce from the potager garden and orchard. Each lodge is designed for two adults.