Lakeside and river wedding venues in Queenstown

These 32 venues say on their own website that they sit on or beside a lake or river, or look out over one. They are spread around Lake Wakatipu, Lake Wānaka, Lake Dunstan and the Kawarau and Shotover rivers.

Ask each venue where the ceremony spot is and whether the view is from the ceremony, the reception or both.

32 lakeside and river wedding venues in Queenstown

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32 of 32 venues

The guests filter and price sort use the figures venues publish; 15 venues here do not state a capacity.

Rippon

4.5(340 reviews on Google)

246 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Rd, Wānaka

  • Up to 230 guests
  • Hosts weddings
  • Ceremony on site
  • Reception on site
03 443 8084 View venue

Winehouse

4.8(139 reviews on Google)

Sh 6 / 1693 Gibbston Highway, Gibbston

  • Up to 300 guests
  • Hosts weddings
  • Ceremony on site
  • Reception on site
03 442 7310 View venue

Pacific Jemm

5.0(15 reviews on Google)

O'Reagans Wharf, O'Reagans Wharf

  • Hosts weddings
  • Ceremony on site
  • Elopements and small weddings
View venue

Trelawn Place

3.6(29 reviews on Google)

35 Watties Track, Arthurs Point

  • 30 to 70 guests
  • Venue hire from $1,400 (GST not stated)
  • Hosts weddings
  • Ceremony on site
  • Reception on site
03 442 9160 View venue

Questions about lakeside and river wedding venues in Queenstown

Can we marry at a public lakeside reserve?

Queenstown Lakes District Council permits ceremonies at some reserves, including St Omer Park on the Queenstown lakefront and Lake Hayes Reserve, for up to 30 guests and 2 hours. The reception must be held at a private venue (QLDC guidelines, September 2025).

What if it rains on the day?

QLDC advises booking a back-up wet-weather venue for outdoor ceremonies in parks. Ask private venues about their wet-weather option, and name your back-up venue on the marriage licence application (govt.nz).

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