With beautiful views of lakes, native bush and a reputation as the ultimate New Zealand getaway for luxury and relaxation, it is hardly surprising that Rotorua is one of the country’s top destinations for wedding ceremonies, receptions and honeymoons.
Why Rotorua?
Located at the top of the North Island, Rotorua is known for its geothermal activity, hot springs, geysers and resorts. The landscape is gorgeous with unique Kiwi forest and bush, farmland pastures and Lake Rotorua to the north of the town.
Visitors are attracted to the town every year for different reasons – hot pools, nature walks, mountain biking and other outdoor pursuits to name a few – with a number of luxurious resorts popping up to accommodate them. With the incredible view and plenty of sunshine over the summer, a lodge or hotel around the lake makes for the ideal wedding venue.
Where in Rotorua?
Most hotels will have plenty of experience with hosting and catering for weddings; you won’t find a better place to help ease the stress of planning the perfect day for you and your partner.
If you are looking at the region for your ceremony, why not fly in, book a rental car and spend a day or two visiting a few locations that you think might suit?
Peppers on the Point at Kahawa Point offers a breathtaking view of impeccable, lakeside grounds that would make the perfect location on the west side of Lake Rotorua. To the east of the lake at Holden’s Bay, Wairoa Resort offers a range of wedding services to go along with the view and is the perfect place to honeymoon after the ceremony. Hamurana Lodge, at the north side of the lake at Porirua Bay, offers an intimate stay for you and your guests and a wide range of facilities you can utilise to make the day spectacular.
Of course, there are plenty of places in between and around several other areas of the city. Lake Rotorua isn’t the only lake to check out before you decide on a venue; do a little exploring and find somewhere that suits you.
Enjoy Rotorua
Rotorua is the perfect place for your honeymoon. With the resorts, spas and wilderness all at your fingertips, there isn’t anywhere better in the country that you could spend a couple of weeks to kick start married life. Whether you’re an outdoorsy couple whose idea of a good time is hiking, biking and getting stuck into nature or you’d rather relax at some of the town’s cafes for lunch and soak in the hot springs, Rotorua has something for you.
Make plans for just the two of you while you’re planning the perfect wedding and selecting the perfect venue in the perfect place; Rotorua.
