Celebrate at
Te Karaka
Te Karaka Lodge offers the perfect venue for intimate weddings and elopements.
Your Special Day
Our remote and rural location means you are free to celebrate your special day in privacy and style.
Te Karaka Lodge offers an unforgettable backdrop for couples looking to celebrate their love in a setting that feels both grounded and extraordinary.
Whether you're dreaming of an intimate elopement just for two, or a relaxed wedding celebration with your nearest and dearest, Te Karaka Lodge combines sweeping rural views, understated elegance, and genuine Kiwi hospitality to create a day that feels entirely your own.
Exchange vows beneath open skies, toast your love over a seasonal feast, and stay the night in luxurious comfort with your closest people — or slip away for a quiet moment just the two of you, surrounded by nothing but nature and stillness.
What we offer:
Elopement packages for couples seeking a simple, meaningful escape
Small weddings and gatherings with the option to book the entire lodge
Custom dining featuring produce from our greenhouse and meats from our own farm
Assistance with trusted local celebrants, photographers, florists, and more
Exclusive, private use of the lodge and grounds
We’re here to make your wedding feel effortless, personal, and deeply connected to the land around you. Every celebration at Te Karaka Lodge is thoughtfully tailored — because no two love stories are the same.
Let’s make yours unforgettable.
Enquire today to start planning your special day at Te Karaka Lodge!
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