Weddings
The natural beauty of Murchison and its surrounds make a stunning backdrop to a wedding, with numerous weddings taking place here every year. The majesty of the mountains, hills and rivers supply a photographic backdrop to rival any location in the world.
Murchison offers the complete wedding package with a stunning conference and event venue, a local marriage celebrant, local photographer and a local beautician? There’s also a horse drawn cart that is available to get you to your ceremony in elegant old world style. With luxury accommodation options for the bride and grooms wedding night, and other accommodation ranging from back packer to 5 star for the guests, there’s something for everyone. Need someone on the ground that knows the locals and can assist in the planning? An event coordinator is also available.
A point worth noting is rural wedding pricing tends to be a fraction of the price of weddings held in a city or main centre, which may make the difference when planning your big day. And a wedding in Murchison may help with travel budgeting for your guests, too – Murchison is the ‘centre of everywhere’ only 1hr 30 minutes from Nelson, 2hrs from Picton, less than an hour and a half from the West Coast and 3hrs 20 mins from Christchurch. You can turn your special day into a wonderful destination experience for your guests.
Stags and hens weekends are also very welcome in Murchison. With jet boating, rafting, kayaking, zip lining, massage, yoga, Pilates and adventure training options available, as well as day hunts, gold panning, fly fishing and horse drawn carriages and beauty therapy, there is a weekend full of activities before the big day.
What more could you ask for from your wedding destination?
Don’t delay, peruse this website and book your special day in one of the South Islands most stunning wedding venues.
Murchison offers the complete wedding package with a stunning conference and event venue, a local marriage celebrant, local photographer and a local beautician? There’s also a horse drawn cart that is available to get you to your ceremony in elegant old world style. With luxury accommodation options for the bride and grooms wedding night, and other accommodation ranging from back packer to 5 star for the guests, there’s something for everyone. Need someone on the ground that knows the locals and can assist in the planning? An event coordinator is also available.
A point worth noting is rural wedding pricing tends to be a fraction of the price of weddings held in a city or main centre, which may make the difference when planning your big day. And a wedding in Murchison may help with travel budgeting for your guests, too – Murchison is the ‘centre of everywhere’ only 1hr 30 minutes from Nelson, 2hrs from Picton, less than an hour and a half from the West Coast and 3hrs 20 mins from Christchurch. You can turn your special day into a wonderful destination experience for your guests.
Stags and hens weekends are also very welcome in Murchison. With jet boating, rafting, kayaking, zip lining, massage, yoga, Pilates and adventure training options available, as well as day hunts, gold panning, fly fishing and horse drawn carriages and beauty therapy, there is a weekend full of activities before the big day.
What more could you ask for from your wedding destination?
Don’t delay, peruse this website and book your special day in one of the South Islands most stunning wedding venues.
Conferences & Events
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Venues
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Murchison Recreation, Cultural and Sporting centre
Hampden Street, Murchison PH: 03 5239 360 Murchison.centre@clear.net.nz 
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Facilities for Hire:
• Entire Centre (650 capacity) • Tasman Bar • Kinzett Livestock Function Room (150 capacity) • Public Domain • Pettigrew & Topping Sports Hall (500 capacity) • Changing Rooms • Lions Den Committee Room (15 capacity) • Sound system • Tutaki Honey Kitchen (catering standard) • Data projector • Full bar service (alcohol and staff supplied) • Bar service (staff supplied) • Wi-fi |
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Beechwoods Café
03 523 9571 A desirable modern café & restaurant situated on Waller Street. We offer a warm cosy fire in winter, and plenty of sunny outdoor seating in summer. |
Commercial Hotel
03 423 9696 Enjoy our hospitality, admire the history of our building and let our friendly staff take care of you. Set menus, packages and buffets available. |
Kiwi Park
0800 22 80 80 Award winning Motels & Holiday Park, just 800m from the township with mountain views. Enjoy a quiet rural setting with modern motels and holiday park facilities. |
Venues with Catering
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Rivers Café
03 523 9009 Rivers Cafe Murchison offers an exceptional dining experience, in a rustic, warm and friendly atmosphere, in a uniquely re-designed gas station |
Commercial Hotel
03 423 9696 Enjoy our hospitality, browse through the rich history of The Commercial on our history wall and let our friendly staff take care of you. |
Beechwoods Café
03 523 9571 A desirable modern café & restaurant situated on Waller Street. We offer a warm cosy fire in winter, and plenty of sunny outdoor seating in summer. |
Catering, Celebrants and Services
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Rosemont Beauty Therapy
Ph: 0210 826 5331 Whether you want to relax, prepare for a special event or just pamper yourself a little, Jessie can provide a full beautician service. |
Sara Gilles Massage Therapy
PH: 027 351 7971 or 03 539 027 Contact Sara to make your booking today, and take a step towards a pain free, more relaxed you. |
Julia law Massage
Ph: 022 344 6208 Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Relaxation Massage and Stretching will ensure that you leave feeling repaired, relaxed and ready. |
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Christine Horner - Marriage Celebrant
Ph: 03 5239 691 Whether outdoors or inside Christine will work with you to make sure your day is just as you pictured it. |
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Janelle Hocking - Event Coordinator
PH: 022 082 0862 A local who is in regular contact with all of Murchison’s service providers Janelle has experience in corporate and private event planning. |
Murchison Adventure Training
PH: 022 344 6208 Whether you want to create a corporate adventure race, conduct a hike into the beautiful Murchison mountains or undertake group fitness classes, Julia can tailor you an outdoor adventure experience. |
Wedding Photographer
PH: 03 5239 544 EMAIL: tony.sarah@farmside.co.nz Sarah Peacock is a keen semi professional photographer who has had the pleasure of photographing numerous weddings in and around the Murchison District. Sarah knows where to find all of the most stunning backdrops to make your pictures completely unique. Call Sarah to discuss your photography requirements. |