Ecoscapes is a hotel destination wedding venue in Kinloch, New Zealand, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about NZ$37,000 (our estimate), reached from Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 90–120 minutes.
Ecoscapes
Ecoscapes stands apart by offering a working ecological property where sustainability defines the wedding experience rather than serving as an afterthought.
About Ecoscapes
Ecoscapes stands apart by offering a working ecological property where sustainability defines the wedding experience rather than serving as an afterthought.
Located on 876 Kinloch Road, this hotel venue integrates native forest restoration, regenerative practices, and genuine environmental stewardship into every detail of your celebration.
Guests experience a destination wedding on an active conservation project, where the landscape itself becomes a living backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.
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Excellent quality-price. Amazing location. The set dinner is worth it, fresh and impeccable service. Thanks! :)
wren · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About NZ$37,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- NZ$5,000 to NZ$15,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ZQN, 120 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Operating ecological restoration project across the property with native NZ forest plantings
- Hotel accommodations on-site eliminating guest travel between ceremony, reception, and lodging
- Google rating of 4.7/5 from verified visitors
- Carbon-conscious venue operations including renewable energy systems
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at Ecoscapes Hotel
- 6:30 PMWelcome dinner at the venue
- 10:00 AMCeremony in forest garden setting
- 11:30 AMCocktail reception and group photos on property grounds
- 1:00 PMSeated reception and dinner
- 8:00 PMEvening celebration concludes
- 9:00 AMGuided property tour and conservation project orientation (optional)
- 11:00 AMGuest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ZQN · about 2 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Queenstown Airport.
- Direct line
- 03 442 4900
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Questions about the venue
What makes Ecoscapes different from traditional wedding venues?+
Ecoscapes is an active ecological restoration site and working conservation property. Rather than a manicured garden venue, weddings here take place within a genuine environmental project, allowing couples to celebrate on land being actively restored to native forest.
Are accommodations included at the venue?+
Yes. Ecoscapes operates as a hotel, so guests can stay on-site. This eliminates transportation logistics and creates a cohesive multi-day event experience for your wedding party and invitees.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20–150 guests depending on configuration and chosen spaces within the property.
Is the venue accessible by vehicle?+
Yes. Ecoscapes is located at 876 Kinloch Road, Kinloch 9372, and is reachable by car. Detailed transfer information is available on their website at ecoscapes.nz.
What outdoor spaces are available for ceremonies?+
The property features forest gardens and native restoration areas suitable for ceremonies. Exact configurations and weather contingencies should be discussed directly with the venue team.
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