THE AIRBNB TREASURE TROVE

We scrolled through the many Airbnb listings to find these gems, perfect for hosting your southern nuptials. THE LOOKOUT LODGE, WANAKA Set amid breathtaking mountains and manicured gardens, The Lookout Lodge (thelookout.co.nz) is a spectacular venue. It boasts a grand dining room for up to 124 people, a grand marquee, onsite accommodation for 18 guests, a professional kitchen and ample room for lawn games. PUNATAPU LODGE, QUEENSTOWN The Punatapu Lodge (punatapu.com) has the ambience of a private estate and is situated in pristine alpine landscape just a few minutes’ drive from the Queenstown township. With guest suites to accompany the homely main lodge, this is the perfect spot for an intimate wedding. APPLEBY HOUSE & RABBIT ISLAND HUTS, NELSON A 20-minute drive from the Nelson township, Appleby House (applebyhouse. co.nz) is the ultimate luxury venue for an intimate wedding. With onsite accommodation for guests both within Appleby House and the glamping-style Rabbit Island Huts, this venue is ideal for hosting smaller weddings. HORSESHOE BEND ESTATE, WANAKA The premier riverside Horseshoe Bend Estate (horseshoebend.co.nz) is the ultimate venue for an elegant, luxe affair. The secluded sanctuary houses two luxury designer villas that sleep up to 12 guests, an outdoor swimming pool, spa, al fresco dining area, a tennis court and an ‘edible forest’. LAKE HAWEA VIEW, WANAKA This luxury homestead (lakehaweaview.co.nz) boasts beautiful lake and mountain views over Lake Hawea. Enjoy an open-plan living area, exposedbeam ceilings and cosy stacked-stone fireplaces indoors and out, plus a selfcontained guesthouse. A stunning retreat for your celebration.