Eloping in New Zealand
Choosing Your Elopement Location
Queenstown, Wānaka, Lake Tekapo or Mount Cook? A gentle guide to choosing the right place for your day.
Four unforgettable places, one perfect choice
I only plan weddings in four locations, and I know each of them intimately. Here’s how to think about which is right for you.
Queenstown — grand and dramatic
Snow-dusted peaks rising straight from a deep blue lake, and the widest choice of helicopter landings in the country. Easy to reach, with direct flights from Australia. Choose Queenstown for scale and a sense of occasion. Explore Queenstown →
Wānaka — quiet and relaxed
The same extraordinary alpine scenery, at a gentler pace and without the bustle. Choose Wānaka if you’d love beauty and calm in equal measure. Explore Wānaka →
Lake Tekapo — turquoise and starry
A famously turquoise lake, summer lupins from mid-November, and some of the clearest night skies on earth. Choose Tekapo for colour and a touch of magic. Explore Lake Tekapo →
Aoraki / Mount Cook — pure alpine majesty
New Zealand’s highest peak, with glaciers and alpine valleys that make you feel wonderfully small. Choose Mount Cook for the most awe-inspiring backdrop of all. Explore Mount Cook →
Still unsure? That’s exactly what I’m here for. Tell me your story and I’ll help you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best place to elope in New Zealand?
There's no single best place — it depends on the feeling you're after. Queenstown is grand and dramatic; Wānaka is quieter and more relaxed; Lake Tekapo is famous for its turquoise water and summer lupins; and Aoraki / Mount Cook is pure alpine majesty. I'll help you choose the one that's right for you.
Can we marry in more than one location?
Sometimes, yes — our South Island locations can be combined into a small journey, and Lake Tekapo pairs beautifully with Mount Cook. Tell me what you have in mind and I'll see what's possible.
With love, from New Zealand
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