WEDDINGS

A Place to Begin

Perched above the Pacific Ocean, The Longhouse is more than a wedding venue. It is a place where family and friends gather, settle in and celebrate without hurry.

Our historic building and surrounding rural & coastal landscape offer a setting that feels both expansive and intimate. Ocean horizons meet long-table dinners. Native grasses frame quiet moments. Time stretches gently across a weekend designed for connection.

Available on an exclusive-use basis, the house becomes your home for 2 days, allowing your wedding to unfold naturally across shared meals, quiet moments and joyful celebrations.

Here, the beginning of your next chapter feels grounded, personal and deeply memorable. Exclusive use. Complete creative freedom. A wedding that reflects your story.

Modern couples are choosing immersive, emotionally rich celebrations over performance-driven events. This is where presence replaces pressure. Where meaning replaces spectacle. Where your beginning feels grounded and real.

celebrate the moments

your wedding unfolds across time - not just a single day

Why Couples Choose The Longhouse

Exclusive Use

Slow Wedding

The entire property is yours to enjoy.

Celebrate over two nights rather than a single afternoon.

Style it your Way

Coastal Otago

Historic architecture overlooking the Pacific Ocean & Karitane Beach - an outstanding natural landscape.

Work with your own creative team or choose from our trusted local suppliers.

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Slow Wedding

Today’s couples are moving away from performance-driven weddings and toward celebrations rooted in meaning. The focus is no longer on spectacle alone - but on experience, emotional depth and shared presence.

At The Longhouse, your wedding unfolds across time. Guests don’t simply attend - they settle in. They walk the beach. They share long-table meals. They witness the beginning of your next chapter in a setting that feels lived-in and real.

A sample slow-wedding itinery without the Saturday pressure looks like:A timeline:

Friday

Arrive.

Welcome drinks.

Beach walk.

Rehearsal dinner.

Saturday

Slow breakfast.

Ceremony.

Long-table feast.

Sunset photographs.

Firepit.

Sunday

Coffee together.

Recovery brunch.

One last walk along the coast.

Depart slowly.

OUR WEDDING COLLECTION

ELOPEMENT

2-8 guests
$4,500 inc GST weekend
$4,250 inc GST weekday
Small indoor/ outdoor wedding set-up & parking included.
INTIMATE WEDDING

9-30 guests
$6,250 inc GST weekend
$5,250 inc GST weekdays
Outdoor ceremony & dinner set-up up to 30 pax. Indoor soft music.
6x parking included. External transport & bathrooms. No marquee or loud music installation possible.
CELEBRATION

31-100 guests
$9,250 inc GST weekend
$8,250 inc GST weekdays
Large outdoor ceremony & dinner set-up
Consent for loud music and curfew to 12am.
External marquee, transport, bathrooms, music installation hire on large scale.

What’s Included

A heritage coastal property for slow, story-led multi-day wedding celebrations.

All of our Wedding Celebration Packages include two night's accommodation at The Longhouse (12 pax maximum occupancy).

Extra nights can be booked as required for a pre-wedding dinner, rehearsal or a post match luncheon.

WHATS INCLUDED:

Two nights' accommodation for up to 12 guests.
Exclusive use of the property.
Assistance with venue layout and logistics.
Access to your preferred supplier list.
Flexibility to create a celebration that reflects your style.Exclusive access to preferred suppliers that we are able to recommend to you.
We can help arrange extra parking and help with logistics

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

Catering
Marquees & Equipment Hireage

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Notes from Our Guests

Amazing views! Just had my wedding here this past weekend and it is an incredible space, so peaceful and relaxing. Couldn’t have picked a better place for us to say I do."

Sylvia & Dylan ( New Zealand)
We recently had our intimate wedding at the Longhouse and could not have been happier with the space as a venue and accommodate for our family for the week. The service was impeccable, rooms were gorgeous, and the outdoor space and views could not have made for a better wedding backdrop. We feel absolutely blessed to have gotten to celebrate with our family at the Longhouse!

Noa & Gus - Canada/NZ
We had an incredible stay with friends celebrating a birthday. The Longhouse is beautiful and location is stunning. ..We are grateful for our wonderful stay.

—Sarah Thom (New Zealand)
“ As soon as we pulled down the driveway and saw the stunning view, it was magic ... “

Evie Newton ( New Zealand)
My birthday weekend was lovingly booked into the gorgeous Longhouse as a surprise, and filled with the best people...THE perfect venue on all fronts! Thank you The Longhouse!

Beryl & Friends ( New Zealand)
Truly one of my most treasured places in this world

Hayden & Sophia - New Zealand

Trusted Partners

The best celebrations are created by good people working together.

We have built relationships with talented local florists, photographers, celebrants, caterers and planners who know The Longhouse well. Whether you choose to work with them or bring your own creative team, we'll help make the planning process feel effortless.

We can’t recommend these legends highly enough… Behind the scenes they work diligently to make your special event come off without a hitch. They are seasoned pro’s and we highly recommend their services. They all have a working knowledge of The Longhouse and are expert creators and makers in their field.

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Planning your Wedding at The Longhouse

Yes. When you book your wedding at The Longhouse, the property is yours exclusively for the duration of your stay, giving you complete privacy to celebrate with family and friends.
- The Longhouse comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests in six beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms.
- Weddings can accommodate up to 100 guests for the ceremony & celebration, depending on your chosen celebration style.
Our wedding packages include exclusive use of the property for two nights, allowing time to arrive, celebrate and enjoy a relaxed farewell together. Additional nights may be available by arrangement.
Absolutely. We believe every wedding should reflect the couple celebrating it.
You're welcome to bring together your own creative team or work with our trusted local partners.
Please note if you are planning a 100 pax Celebration Wedding we HIGHLY recommend you use a Wedding Planner.
We don't provide catering in-house, but we're delighted to recommend experienced local caterers who know the property well and can create anything from relaxed shared feasts to elegant plated dinners.
You are welcome to use your own catering suppliers.
Yes. You're welcome to work with your preferred photographer, florist, celebrant, caterer or stylist, or we'd be happy to introduce you to our trusted partners.
For elopements smaller weddings can be held indoors. Intimate weddings can also be held indoors but the style of wedding may need to be adapted to the space.
The Longhouse offers beautiful indoor spaces and flexible options to ensure your celebration remains memorable whatever the weather brings.
For Celebration style weddings a marquee hire is used and many of our Intimate weddings also use a marquee where the ceremony can be held inside the marquee.
Yes. Many couples choose to host their ceremony, reception and accommodation all in one place, allowing everyone to relax and enjoy the weekend together.
The Longhouse accommodates up to 12 overnight guests. Additional accommodation is available nearby in Karitāne, Waikouaiti and Dunedin, and we're happy to provide recommendations.
Absolutely. The Longhouse is a wonderful place for families to gather. We'd be happy to discuss how children can be included in your celebration.
Please note children are required to be supervised at all times.
Please not children over 12 are included in your headcount restriction and cap.
We'd love to welcome you. Viewings are available by appointment so you can experience the property and discuss your plans.
Simply get in touch to check availability. Once you've chosen your date, we'll guide you through the booking process and confirm your reservation with a deposit.