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.