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Awarded 'Best Destination Venue' at the 2019/2020 Hospitality New Zealand awards a wedding at Fiordland Lodge is the event of a lifetime. The Main Lodge is remarkable, offering the finest accommodations and dining in a truly idyllic setting on the edge of Lake Te Anau near Queenstown. The romantic nature of the Lodge truly shines at a wedding. The rooms spill over with music, firelight, dancing and flowers.

The Ceremony....all afternoon weddings of 15 people and more must reserve the entire property and the possibilities for ceremony venues are limited only by your imagination. Should your numbers be 30 or less and you would like a lunch time wedding we do offer an excellent incentive rate for daytime weddings where our main restaurant is available as a private room from between 10.30am-5pm.

The Lodge bridal lawn has spectacular lake and mountain views and acts as a glorious backdrop with the blue lapping waters of Lake Te Anau. This is a magnificent and unique location to exchange vows. Inside the Lodge the Great Room also has stunning, unobstructed views and can accommodate 100 seated guests. Flanked by huge 30 feet stone fireplaces this is an ideal room for the ceremony and acts as an excellent alternative should the weather be chilly.

The Reception can be a wild, joyous celebration or a quiet one, as you wish. Set in a World Heritage Area, Fiordland Lodge sets the scene for a day to remember; the authentic atmosphere of the lodge, the extraordinary service and the very fine cuisine make it an exceptional occasion.

Photo opportunities in and around Fiordland Lodge are endless. Unique to Fiordland Lodge, Helicopters can land directly in front of the Lodge and within minutes you can be having your wedding photos on snow-capped mountains in an ever-changing scenery of alpine lakes, waterfalls and hanging valleys.

Lunch Time Weddings

Fiordland Lodge offers an excellent incentive rate for daytime weddings where our main restaurant is available as a private room from between 10.30am - 5pm.

Ceremony

If you're looking for a luxurious, private and intimate wedding ceremony and reception venue, Fiordland Lodge is perfect. An exclusive retreat with only 12 rooms, we accommodate up to 29 overnight but can cater for up to 120 day guests, ensuring a truly amazing atmosphere.

The Wedding Reception

The reception can be a wild, joyous celebration or a quiet one, as you wish. Lake Te Anau and the backdrop of the Fiordland National Park set the scene; the authentic atmosphere of Fiordland Lodge, the extraordinary service and the very fine cuisine make it an exceptional occasion. Fiordland Lodge is a property that creates an experience that is private, focused and of unmatched quality. The main lodge is a remarkable building and transforms into the ultimate venue and has many special and distinctive attributes that contributes to a very unique property for hosting wedding receptions.

Food & Beverage

Once you have decided on Fiordland Lodge as your venue, your Wedding Coordinator and the Head Chef will work with you to plan the menu of your dreams. Reception Dinner Menus start from $100 per guest for a three course menu and special function menus are compiled in conjunction with the bridal couple to ensure a tailor made gourmet experience for each reception.

Elopement & Smaller Weddings

Fiordland Lodge has an Elopement Package designed for just the two of you to exchange your vows in our natural National Park setting with sweeping views of mountains and lake Te Anau. Every detail will be personally coordinated and our Elopement Package allows you and your fiancé the pleasure of savoring every element of a personalized and private wedding without the stress. Our Elopement Package Includes:-Officiant arrangements - Ceremony in Great Room or outside - Candlelit four course dinner - Two witnesses to marriage ceremony - One night accommodation in a Deluxe Lodge Room. Contact Andy for pricing on +64 3 249 7832 or email info@fiordlandlodge.co.nz

Heli Weddings

For an unforgettable alpine heli-wedding ceremony & sensational wedding photography, Fiordland Lodge can offer weddings exclusive landing rights in beautiful remote locations in the Fiordland National Park. We can cater for just the bridal party for small and large groups.

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