Waikaka Church

Queenstown · Otago

  • Premium
  • Large
  • Heritage
  • Country

Waikaka Church is a restored heritage church at the base of Coronet Peak, near Queenstown, suited to large events. Built over a century ago, the building has been updated with modern comforts while preserving its original character. The surrounding deck, lawns, gardens, and the Mill Stream provide outdoor event space with mountain views. Off-street parking and a stage are on site, and the venue hosts weddings, performances, exhibitions, and workshops.

At a glance

White timber church exterior lit at night with glowing arched window and dark hill beyond White timber church with Gothic arch window and white picket fence seen through trees White church with bell tower set on a green lawn with mountains and dramatic sky behind Small blue church with bell tower at sunset, gravel path lined with lavender and young trees Gothic arched church interior lit in deep red with two musicians performing at the altar end White-linen dining table beneath a Gothic arch window in a timber church interior with hanging floral arrangements
Capacity
This venue accommodates large gatherings, roughly 100 to 200 seated guests depending on layout.
Price tier
Premium. A guide to typical pricing, not a quote.
Alcohol
There is a bar on site. This is our best read of the venue's alcohol rules and can be out of date. Confirm with the venue.
Suited for
Exhibition, Meeting, Performance, Wedding, Workshop
Accessibility
Venue says: Accessible toilets. Confirm with the venue before booking.
Facilities
Windows, Bar, Wi-Fi, Fridge, Stage, Off-street parking, TV screen

Where it is

1 Coronet Peak Station Road, Queenstown

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Bookable options

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What it looks like on the day

Galleries from real weddings held at Waikaka Church, shared by the photographers who shot them. Links open their sites.

Vendors who serve this area

Florists, celebrants, hair & makeup, hire and more who serve Otago. Each links to their Drift profile.

Kate Craig-Brown Photography Queenstown Photographer Little Botanica Otago Florist Lisa Graham Queenstown Celebrant Charm Beauty Queenstown Hair & makeup Felix Image Otago Styling & décor Swell Event Hire Otago Marquee & hire

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