Wedding Venues in Glenorchy, Queenstown

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Glenorchy is the head of Lake Wakatipu, and all 4 places here offer on-site accommodation.

Paradise Trust 4.8 (62 reviews)

  • Paradise Trust runs wilderness accommodation on a remote farm estate and treats weddings and elopements as one of its occasions.
  • Couples can plan an elopement for two or hire the whole property so family and friends can stay for a day or more.
  • Ceremony locations include an open air iron chapel with vines grown around it, overlooking the braided Dart River and the mountains beyond, and an intimate forest spot.

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat 4.5 (381 reviews)

  • Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is a lodge at the top of Lake Wakatipu, beside the Dart River and the lakefront.
  • Owners Toni and John Glover restored the historic Heritage Lodge after buying it in 2000, and it can sleep 50.
  • Other places to stay include Ecoscapes, Wilderness Rooms, Whare Puwaha and the Glenorchy Lake House, and a deck has a hot tub.
  • Kinloch has the largest review history here, rated 4.5 from 381 reviews.

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Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge 4.9 (196 reviews)

  • Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge offers private chalets and simple dorms and cabins at the head of Lake Whakatipu.
  • Weddings are hosted through custom-designed packages delivered by an experienced team.
  • Chalets have wood-burning fireplaces, fenced private gardens and views of snow-capped mountains.

The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp 5.0 (111 reviews)

  • The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp combines a wood-fired licensed restaurant, hut-style accommodation and private guided adventure packages.
  • The huts take their cue from the mountaineer's huts of the Southern Alps and have wood-burners.
  • Glamping and small private group packages sit alongside the lodge.

Couples comparing areas can also look at the nearby pages for Arthurs Point and Shotover, Central Queenstown and Frankton, Arrowtown and Lake Hayes, Gibbston, and Wānaka and Cardrona.

Common questions about wedding venues in Glenorchy

Can we elope in Glenorchy?

Paradise Trust plans elopements for two as well as small weddings. Its ceremony locations include an open air iron chapel overlooking the Dart River and an intimate forest spot. You must know your venue when you apply for a marriage licence.

Where can wedding guests stay in Glenorchy?

All four places have on-site accommodation. Kinloch Wilderness Retreat can sleep 50 in its Heritage Lodge, with other places to stay on the property. Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge has chalets, dorms and cabins. Paradise Trust can be hired as a whole property.

Which Glenorchy venue mentions access for guests with limited mobility?

Paradise Trust says some of its accommodation is suitable for people with mobility issues. It also offers exclusive use of the property, with a ceremony and reception on site. It is rated 4.8 from 62 reviews.

Which Glenorchy lodges sit by the lake or the Dart River?

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is beside the Dart River and the lakefront at the top of Lake Wakatipu. Paradise Trust overlooks the braided Dart River. Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge is at the head of Lake Whakatipu and offers private chalets.

Can a Glenorchy wedding include a restaurant or hut-style stay?

The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp has a wood-fired licensed restaurant and hut-style accommodation with wood-burners. It also offers private guided adventure packages and glamping. It is rated 5.0 from 111 reviews.

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