Anderson House and Park
Few outdoor wedding venues in Invercargill can match the setting of Anderson House and Park. This Category 1 Listed Georgian-style homestead sits among 24 hectares of lawns, gardens and native bush - a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies, receptions and wedding photography.
With multiple areas available for hire, including the grounds in front of the house, rose gardens, lawn areas and a marquee site, you have the freedom to create your entire wedding day in one location. Simple and stunning.
Civic Theatre
For a wedding venue with true grandeur, the Civic Theatre is one of Invercargill's most iconic choices. This Category 1 Listed heritage building sits in the heart of the inner city. Its ornate gold and deep maroon Edwardian décor sets it apart from any other wedding venue in Southland.
Fully licensed and versatile enough to host your entire day - from ceremony and pre-dinner drinks to reception and photographs - the Civic Theatre has a variety of spaces to suit, including the Civic Auditorium, the elegant Drawing Room and the atmosphere of the Grand Foyer Piano Lounge. If you're looking for a heritage wedding venue in Invercargill with history, character and a touch of theatre, this is it.
Elizabeth Park
A large and well-loved reserve in South Invercargill, Elizabeth Park offers more than 14 hectares of sheltered green space. It’s a relaxed and beautiful setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies, receptions and photography.
With open grounds available for hire and plenty of room to make the space your own, it's a great option for couples looking for an outdoor wedding venue in Invercargill with a relaxed, unhurried feel.
Estuary Walkway
Sweeping views of Pleasure Bay Lagoon, a historic railway trestle bridge and the iconic Stead Street Wharf - one of Invercargill's most unique and scenic backdrops for wedding photography. Rich in natural beauty and local history, the Estuary Walkway is the kind of location that makes for standout wedding photos in Southland.
Greenpoint Recreation Reserve
A large coastal shrubland reserve near Bluff, Greenpoint Recreation Reserve offers a walkway through grasses, flax and cabbage trees leading to a dramatic viewpoint overlooking historic shipwrecks. For couples seeking a wedding photography location in Southland that is off the beaten track, this is a spectacular and memorable choice.
Otepuni Gardens
One of Invercargill's oldest parks, Otepuni Gardens is a quiet and characterful outdoor wedding venue just minutes from the CBD. The Band Rotunda is a popular choice for wedding ceremonies, with seating, power and a beautiful sense of seclusion, all within 9.4 hectares of gardens and green space alongside the Otepuni Creek. Please note a liquor ban is in place at Otepuni Gardens.
Queens Park
Recognised as a Five Star Garden of National Significance, Queens Park is one of New Zealand's most stunning outdoor wedding venues, right in the heart of Invercargill.
With a variety of spaces available for hire, couples are spoilt for choice: exchange vows at the beloved Band Rotunda, say I do beneath the canopy of English Beech and Silver Birch trees at Second Circle, or choose the tranquil Chinese Garden for an intimate ceremony. With rose gardens, native gardens and open green spaces also available, Queens Park offers an outdoor wedding venue in Invercargill that is as flexible as it is beautiful.
Sandy Point Domain
Just a ten-minute drive from Invercargill, Sandy Point Domain offers a stunning seaside wedding setting. Bounded by the Oreti River and the Foveaux Strait, the scenery is pure Southland, and made for wedding ceremonies.
Hire the Oreti Sands Building, a former golf clubhouse with a full kitchen, for your reception, and make the most of the breathtaking coastal landscape for your celebrations and photos. For couples dreaming of a seaside outdoor wedding venue in Invercargill, Sandy Point is the one.
Scottish Hall
Rich in history and full of character, the Scottish Hall is a heritage wedding venue in Invercargill with a difference. Built in 1957 as a memorial to the pioneering Scottish settlers of Southland, the hall's rich heritage is reflected throughout - from its distinctive modernist architecture to the specially commissioned collection of clan crests and tartans inside.
With a spacious hall, stage, lounge, kitchen and bar area all available for hire, it's a versatile and affordable option for wedding ceremonies and receptions. If you're looking for a unique and characterful wedding venue in the heart of Invercargill, the Scottish Hall is well worth a look.
Te Wahi Tākaro o Motupōhue – Bluff Hill
For something different, Te Wahi Tākaro o Motupōhue - Bluff Hill offers a dramatic and memorable setting for wedding photography.
With panoramic views across Southland and a natural landscape unlike anywhere else in Invercargill, it's a spectacular choice for couples who want their wedding photos to stand out. Whether you're after sweeping vistas or something more intimate among the native bush, Bluff Hill delivers.
