Mākoura Lodge Authentic Wedding Venue
Makoura Lodge is a destination wedding venue offering exclusive use, on-site accommodation, and heartfelt hospitality so you can relax and truly enjoy your day.
Welcome to Makoura Lodge, a Manawatu wedding venue just an hour from Palmerston North and forty minutes from Feilding.
The Unique Mākoura Wedding Experience
All-in-One Turn-Key Venue: reception for up to 115 guests, ceremony, catering, & bar- all managed by our experienced team.
On-Site Accommodation & Breakfast: Extend celebrations with your loved ones & turn your wedding day into a wedding weekend.
Save time, effort, and money with a fully equipped venue: often more cost-effective than a DIY marquee wedding, just add your personal touches.
Scenic Photo Locations: Explore rivers, hilltops, & more in our Land Cruiser.
Inclusive Packages: Generous packages include more than most & no hidden fees, with options like clay bird shooting & the beautiful Riverside Retreat for newlyweds.
Warm, Down-to-Earth Hospitality: Enjoy a seamless, stress-free day in a venue that feels like home.
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Elopement Package
Available for booking within 6 months
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2026-May 2027 Wedding Packages
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April 2027-May 2028 Wedding Packages
Wedding Venue Viewings
We would love to show you around our wedding venue. Please get in touch with us to schedule a viewing appointment.
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Wedding Venue Overview
A Destination Venue Everyone Loves
Makoura Lodge is the perfect country wedding venue for an entire weekend of celebrations! You’ll have access to the venue and accommodation from the day before your wedding until the morning after. This allows you to cherish precious moments with your loved ones while our dedicated team handles all the details of your special day.
Expert Wedding Team
Your package includes a team of experienced, passionate staff who love weddings and are dedicated to making every detail of your day seamless and unforgettable.
“We travelled from Australia and had our Wedding at Makoura Lodge, words can not describe how perfect it was! This is one of the best wedding venues! The staff are outstanding and went above and beyond to make our day just perfect. We are so thankful to everyone who helped make our dream wedding become a reality. We can not wait to be back. Thank you all so much again x”.
- Chelsea & Kane
Indoor or Outdoor Ceremony
Choose between exchanging vows in our native gardens alongside tui and kereru or enjoy the cosy ambiance inside by the grand open fireplace. After the ceremony, toast with champagne and enjoy delicious canapes.
Catering & Licensed Bar, All On-Site
We do it all, so you don't have to liaise with multiple vendors and can trust that everything will be taken care of. We offer menus featuring fresh ingredients from our garden and local meats. Our character bar stocks over 100 types of beverages so everyone can enjoy their favourite tipple. We are not a BYO venue.
Let us take you to the best photographic locations
Your wedding planner will bring the bubbly, beers and snacks and drive you across our 100-acre farmland to the most scenic rural wedding photo destinations in the Manawatu!
Walk-in, Walk-out Reception
Our equipment, including tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery, linen and glassware, will be set up and ready for your arrival and for placing any decor. We pack down, clean up and have it ready for breakfast in the morning!
Our experienced team ensures every detail is perfectly handled, from background music to candle lighting and mood-setting for your first dance. And as a genuine country wedding venue, you can enjoy dancing the night away without noise concerns.
Relax with On-site Accommodation
By choosing Makoura Lodge as your wedding venue, you will gain exclusive access to all our accommodation options. We can accommodate 59 guests, plus offer camping. The gorgeous Riverside Retreat is available to newlyweds.
Savour Time with a Country Buffet Breakfast
Enjoy a generous cooked buffet breakfast with your loved ones to enjoy the final moments of your wedding weekend.
We would love to show you around our venue. Please let us know a time that suits.
Amy and James wedding at Makoura Lodge | Videographer: Sink or Surface
Photo credits: David Le Design & Photography | Pure Images | Picture Perfect Photography | Captured by Tahlia | Harry Harold Hermoso | Swift & Click | Andy Kruy | Renee Emma Photograhpy | Toni Larsen | Sean Waller Photography | Coralde Studio