Wedding Guide Summer 2016
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WEDDING GUIDE FOR THE MANIOTOTO REGION CENTRAL OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND CREDIT: THISTONYBRIDGE.COM DANSEYS PASS, GIMMERBURN, KYEBURN, KOKONGA, NASEBY, OTUREHUA, PATEAROA, PAERAU, RANFURLY, WAIPIATA, WEDDERBURN 1 WELCOME ...................................................................................................................... 3 ACCOMMODATION ..................................................................................................... 3 ACCOMMODATION & ALL IN ONE VENUES .......................................................... 6 BEVERAGES ................................................................................................................... 9 CATERING ...................................................................................................................... 9 CELEBRANTS ............................................................................................................... 10 CEREMONY VENUES ................................................................................................. 10 CHURCHES ................................................................................................................... 11 COMMUNITY HALLS .................................................................................................. 11 FLOWERS ..................................................................................................................... 14 GARDEN WEDDINGS ................................................................................................. 14 GIFTS ............................................................................................................................ 15 HAIR, MAKE-UP AND BEAUTY ................................................................................ 15 HELICOPTERS ............................................................................................................. 16 HIRE EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................... 16 PHOTOGRAPHY .......................................................................................................... 17 PHOTOGRAPHY VENUES .......................................................................................... 17 SOUND AND LIGHTING............................................................................................ 18 TRANSPORT ................................................................................................................ 18 VINTAGE CARS ........................................................................................................... 18 Edition: Summer 2016/17 Updates/incorporations to: [email protected] 2 WELCOME The Maniototo region of Central Otago is renowned for its magnificent scenery, wide open spaces and relaxed, country hospitality. The areas beautiful landscapes, which make perfect wedding photo backdrops, are complimented by a wide range of wedding venues. Choices range from rustic country woolsheds, charming gardens, taverns and hotels to quaint churches and country town halls (just waiting for you to put your personal touches on the decorations). Combine this with options that will meet the need of all budgets, a wide range of accommodation choices, great hospitality, award winning food providers and operators passionate about where they live, and gives you all the ingredients needed to create the perfect wedding. The Maniototo region forms a key part of the highly acclaimed Central Otago Rail Trail while Ranfurly’s wide range of Art Deco buildings offers fantastic photographic backdrops and the option of a specialty Art Deco themed wedding. The Maniototo is approximately an hour and half drive from Dunedin Airport and two hours from Queenstown Airport. If you use any of the services listed please let them know you found them in the Wedding Guide for the Maniototo Region. ACCOMMODATION HAWKDUN LODGE, RANFURLY 1 Bute Street, Ranfurly C: Diane Paterson T: (03) 444 9750 E: [email protected] W: www.hawkdunlodge.co.nz Hawkdun Lodge is located in Ranfurly. It has 13 units and can accommodate up to 30 people. The accommodation includes seven studio units, two premium spa bath units and four one bedroom units. The complex also has an attractive communal lounge and full kitchen for guest use and an indoor spa pool. 3 INVERLAIR LODGE, IDA VALLEY 3422 Ida Valley – Omakau Road C: Dianne Gillespie E: [email protected] T: (03) 444 5026 or AH (03) 444 5881 or 027 226 9467 W: www.inverlairlodge.co.nz Inverlair Lodge is a large modern facility accommodating 16 people in six bedrooms with ensuites. A great place to stay for your wedding with lots of room to prepare for your big day. Have your most special day with all your loved ones right here the entire time. KOMAKO GARDEN COTTAGES, WAIPIATA 634 Waipiata-Naseby Road, Waipiata C: Heather Gilchrist T: 021 210 5444 E: [email protected] W: www komako.net.nz Komako Garden Cottages is situated at Waipiata. For a night of difference stay in their rooms amongst the garden. Three rooms accommodate six people. Guest kitchen. Shared bathroom with separate toilet. Tucked in between hills and the Maniototo plains, Komako Garden Cottages is accommodation with a difference - quirky, boutique and quaint are just some of the words used by guests to describe their property. KYEBURN RIVER COTTAGE, MANIOTOTO C: Amie Pont T: 027 264 3766 E: [email protected] W: www.bookabach.co.nz/baches-and-holiday-homes/view/30502 FB: Kyeburn River Cottage Kyeburn River Cottage is a rural retreat with stunning views of the Kakanui range and a short walk from the Kyeburn River. Sympathetically refurbishe/d and styled mud brick cottage only a short drive from Ranfurly, Naseby & Danseys Pass. A perfect addition to your Maniototo wedding experience. The accommodation sleeps five in three rooms – Super King (splits into 2 x King Single), Double + Single and Single. Open plan kitchen/dining/deck – great for entertaining. Modern bathroom with large mirror - perfect for ‘preparations’. 4 OTUREHUA RAILWAY HOTEL, OTUREHUA 3352 Ida Valley Omakau Road C: Grahame and Liz Jones T: (03) 444 5856 or 021 98 2966 or 021 982 933 E: [email protected] W: www.oturehuatavern.co.nz The historic Oturehua Railway Hotel built in the late 1800's was originally a Coaching Inn where a change of horses would take place. Now very much a busy hostelry for the Otago Central Rail Trail bikers and tourists passing through the Ida Valley. The tavern has an en suite unit with four comfortable single beds. It is also renown for high quality home cooked meals e.g. Liz's award winning Steak and Guinness Pies and sea run Baked Salmon dishes. All with fresh salads or seasonal vegetables. A variety of vegan and vegetarian options are also available. For larger groups a variety of buffet meals can also be provided to meet all budgets. PETER’S FARM LODGE & TREGONNING COTTAGE, WAIPIATA Tregonning Road, Waipiata C: Peter Andrews T: (03) 444 9811 or 0800 472 458 E: [email protected] W: www.petersfarm.co.nz Peter's Farm Lodge is in a late 19th Century mud brick farm homestead (sleep up to eight) and three detached cabins in a garden setting (max eight). They also have Tregonning Cottage (self-contained/max eight) close by. Guest privileges include free use of kayaks so you can explore the Taieri River. RANFURLY HOLIDAY PARK AND MOTELS 8 Reade Street, Ranfurly C: Paul and Amanda O’Connell T: (03) 444 9144 or 0800 RANFURLY E: [email protected] W: www.ranfurlyholidaypark.co.nz Ranfurly Holiday Park and Motels is located in the centre of Ranfurly and is within walking distance of the stadium, supermarket, cafes and restaurant. It is ideal accommodation for weddings, sporting events or functions. The seven motel units can accommodate 31 people while the nine cabins can accommodate 38. 5 TUSSOCK LODGE, WAIPIATA 1 Waipiata Domain Road, Waipiata C: Mark Button E: [email protected] T: (03) 444 9846 W: www.tussocklodgewaipiata.co.nz FB: Tussock Lodge Waipiata Tussock Lodge, Waipiata offers a Qualmark 4 star experience, full kitchen facilities, four super king ensuited rooms, mezzanine floor and two lounges - ideal for the bride's night before and wedding day requirements. Set in a tranquil quiet setting, the luxury that you deserve. WEDDERBURN TAVERN, WEDDERBURN SH 85, Wedderburn C: Cheryl and Steve T: (03) 444 9548 or 027 2800 185 E: [email protected] W: www.wedderburntavern.co.nz Located on the famous Central Otago Rail Trail and built in 1885, the historic Wedderburn Tavern is situated in the heart of the Maniototo. It proudly provides southern hospitality, complemented by a genuine country style menu, whether it be off the menu or buffet style for bigger groups and award- winning Central Otago wines, along with cool crisp tap beer and a selection of craft beers. The Tavern offers three comfortable bedrooms. ACCOMMODATION & ALL IN ONE VENUES Venues offering a one stop for your wedding i.e. accommodation, ceremony venue, reception and catering facilities ANCIENT BRITON HOTEL, NASEBY 16 Leven Street, Naseby C: Jan and Adrian T: (03) 444 9992 E: [email protected] W: www.ancientbriton.co.nz Built in 1863, the Ancient Briton Hotel has been renovated tastefully yet still reflects the old gold mining charm. The bar and restaurant has four fire places and seats up to 80, offering private enclaves for socialising and dining along with a large garden bar. Perfect for small affordable weddings, it can accommodate 36 people. See