WEDDINGS AT CABOT LODGE
As a boutique wedding venue, the team at Cabot Lodge can create intimate and unforgettable celebrations in one of the most picturesque settings in the country.
Sitting atop Cathedral Peaks Station, wedding guests are greeted by unhindered views of Lake Manapouri, the Fiordland National Park and the surrounding mountains.
The Cabot Lodge courtyard is a picture perfect location for an intimate and romantic wedding ceremony. Guests can then party the night away in an on-site marquee. Clear marquee walls leave guests feeling as if they are partying under the stars in the middle of the Fiordland wilderness.
The property is full of inspiring locations for bridal party photographs, including a private jetty on the Waiau River for stunning sunset photos.
Cabot Lodge can host a maximum of 40 wedding guests, and can provide complete oversight on the wedding day to ensure the bride and groom’s vision is executed with care and attention to detail.
Working with the top wedding vendors in the Otago-Southland area, the Cabot Lodge team have the knowledge and relationships to deliver unforgettable celebrations.
A three night exclusive-use booking requirement ensures couples have time to enjoy this significant milestone without time constraints, creating an intimate environment for the bride and groom to soak up this special time with friends and family.
To learn more about our wedding package, get in touch and let our team help to create your special day in this unique and memorable location.
Accommodation
Located on a 2000 acre sheep, deer and cattle farm bordering the Fiordland National Park, Cabot Lodge is the the perfect base to explore Fiordland.
Experiences
The diversity of Fiordland is unmatched. Visitors can encounter native wildlife and explore wetlands, mountains, forests, lakes, farmland, fiords, glaciers, caves and waterfalls.
About Us
Cabot Lodge is a family owned business. Cam and Wendy McDonald, fifth generation sheep farmers, have owned Cathedral Peaks Station for over forty years. Their youngest daughter Breidi and her husband Brad wanted to continue the family legacy. The...
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What our previous guests have said
Everything was exceptional, from the food to the luscious bathrobes, to the insane views, to the crazy cute lambs.
Ashley & Mike, San Francisco
Your lodge is exceptional In its hospitality, location, beauty and décor.
Kimberley, Sydney, Australia
Spent 4 nights at Cabot Lodge. It’s a magical place. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Stunning location. Wonderfully gracious hosts.
Ikdrill, U.S.A
Words fail - So I will just say thank you so much for one of the highlights of our trip - we will definitely be seeing you again
Lance & Naomi, California, U.S.A
Don’t leave home till you have seen the Cabot Lodge. Simply exceptional in all areas no more so than the family customised approach by a go ahead...
Alan L, Bangkok, Thailand
This is a place that you need to put on your bucket list. The exclusive 4 bedroom lodge sits on a private hill high above Lake Manapouri and the snow...
Tracy and Phil, Wellington, New Zealand
This is truly an amazing place in an amazing part of the country. The scenery is stunning, the accommodation luxury and the kiwi hospitality of Brad and...
Deanna C, Auckland, New Zealand
We’ve stayed here twice now. Brad and Breidi are awesome hosts! The location is stunning, the rooms are great, with epic views and the food cooked by...
Andy and Diana, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand
My wife and I spent 2 weeks in NZ on the South Island (in the Mt Cook, Wanaka, Queensland, and Fiordland areas). All of our accommodations were at highly...
Soutine A, Texas, USA
Taking the long twisting driveway from the main road you know immediately this is going to be a special place. Coming round the last bend in the drive you...
Docklander, London, United Kingdom