Tailored Extra’s
Simple, Authentic, Stress-Free
… but with a little something extra
We believe elopements and intimate celebrations should be simple, authentic, and stress-free.
No overstyling, no staged sets - nature already gives us this most breathtaking backdrop right here in Kaikōura.
But sometimes it’s the little luxuries that make your day feel even more unforgettable.
These optional add-ons are designed to gently elevate your experience with thoughtful, authentic touches.
Helicopter Flights
An exclusive helicopter flight can elevate your I do’s into something extraordinary.
Within minutes, you can lift off the coastline and be surrounded by Kaikōura’s wild mountain landscapes. From the Pacific Ocean to the Seaward Alps, the contrast is instant and every view is spectacular.
Few places in the world can let you exchange vows or capture wedding photos on top of a mountain, then find you sweeping back along the coastline viewing once in a lifetime marine wildlife below.
Think adventure with a touch of glamour - private, exhilarating, and completely unforgettable!
Pricing varies by flight time and landing location - from NZ$ 1,500.00
Photography - Extra Time
All our base packages generally include 2 hours of professional photography, capturing the heart of your ceremony and those first moments as newlyweds.
If you’d like more of your story told, from getting ready or a private first look through to exploring extra locations, you can simply add additional hours.
This gives you the freedom to relax, travel between spaces, and enjoy more candid, unhurried moments without watching the clock.
Extra coverage - from NZ $350.00 per hour
Accommodation
We’ve curated a handful of some of Kaikōura’s most beautiful boutique stays, from romantic cabins for two to luxury oceanfront retreats - each chosen for its privacy, comfort, and connection to nature.
Your accommodation isn’t just where you stay, it’s where the romance of the day truly sinks in! Picture an outdoor bath or hot tub beneath Kaikōura’s star-filled sky, a glass in hand, and the quiet moments of sharing your first evening together as a married couple. These spaces are designed for connection, reflection, and luxurious comfort.
Here are a handful of our favourites, with many more options up our sleeve to suit your vision. Explore our accommodation options here.
Pricing varies by property & season
Videography
Capturing your big day in beautiful motion.
Photographs hold the still moments, but film lets you experience them as they unfolded. The quiet exchange of vows, the movement of the landscape around you, the small details you might not notice on the day, all captured in a way that feels real and timeless.
Here in Kaikōura, where ocean and alpine collide, videography adds another layer of magic. It weaves together the raw beauty of this place with the intimacy of your celebration, creating a keepsake that feels as alive as the day itself.
from - NZ$ 2,500.00
Flowers
Flowers add a natural touch of colour, texture, and romance to your day. They bring a softness against Kaikōura’s dramatic landscapes and create a simple, beautiful detail that feels personal to you.
Whether you’d like a classic bouquet and buttonhole or prefer to upgrade to luxe arrangements, our talented local florists will craft designs that reflect your style and complement the wild beauty around you.
Bouquet + Buttonhole - from NZ $300.00
DIY Flower Bucket - style your own - from NZ $75.00
Upgrade to luxe florals - POA
Hair & Make Up
Start your day feeling calm, pampered, and confident. Our professional stylists will come to your accommodation on the day of your celebration, so you can relax in your own space while they create a look that feels authentically you, whether that’s soft and natural, timelessly elegant, or full glamour.
With every detail taken care of, you’ll step into your ceremony looking and feeling your very best. Trials are also available if you’d like the added confidence of seeing your look come together in advance.
Bridal Hair - from NZ $175.00
Bridal Makeup - from NZ $175.00 - $250.00
Elopement Cakes
Mark the occasion with something sweet and beautiful. Petite single-tier elopement cakes for two, or larger cakes to share with your loved ones - all designed to suit your style, taste and dietaries.
Delicious, simple and celebratory!
From NZ $120.00 for an elopement cake for two (pricing varies by size & design)
Dining + Gourmet Platters
After the wonder of your wedding day, slip into a dining experience that’s deeply connected to place and quietly luxurious. Kaikōura is a food lover’s dream, where ocean meets rolling farmland and talented chefs create dishes celebrating both. Think wild-caught seafood, iconic Kaikōura crayfish, organic produce, and thoughtfully paired local wines.
Choose an intimate chef-hosted dinner, a multi-course fine dining feast telling the story of the region, or a beautifully curated platter to enjoy in the comfort of your accommodation. Each is crafted with seasonal ingredients and the passion of local producers, a relaxed yet unforgettable way to savour your first meal as newlyweds.
Pricing on request - varies by menu & group size.
Honeymoon Activities
Your elopement doesn’t end with “I do” - it’s just the beginning of your adventure together. Kaikōura is a place where you can keep the magic alive in so many unforgettable ways.
Think sunrise dolphin swims on your wedding day, whale watching by air or sea, wine and gin tasting experiences, cooking classes, kayaking alongside wildlife, or even ziplining through native forest. For something slower, you might choose a romantic mountaintop picnic or stargazing beneath Kaikōura’s dazzling night sky.
Whether you’re after adventure or quiet connection, we’ll help you find experiences that feel perfectly you.