Tikana Lodge

A bride in a long white wedding dress and veil standing beside a groom in a black suit, facing a rural landscape with rolling green hills, scattered trees, and cloudy sky.

Established in 2003 this straw bale lodge is nestled in amongst the hills of its 100 acre working deer farm, located just 40 minutes from Invercargill. 

Tikana, meaning style in Maori, epitomises the essence of just that.

From the moment you step foot on the property you can feel the tranquility of this place, and you know that your hosts, Donna and Dave have created something truly special.

Pastoral scene with green fields, trees, and a herd of deer, some near a wooden fence, under a cloudy sky.
A bride and groom celebrating by a fireplace in a rustic room. The bride is seated in a chair wearing a white wedding dress, smiling, and looking up at the groom. The groom, dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie, is standing beside her, holding a glass, while leaning slightly over her, smiling. The room has a large wooden beam structure, a painting of a horse on the wall, modern floor lamps, and a decorated mantel with storage jars and a bouquet of flowers.

Feel the Tranquility

For a peaceful and memorable wedding or elopement package in New Zealand’s South Island, look no further than Tikana Lodge.

Start a conversation with Stacey and begin planning your wedding, your way. Surrounded by picturesque views and treated to all the comforts, Tikana Lodge is the perfect venue for a small intimate wedding.

Bathtub with a view of a large green tree through a window with open wooden shutters.
A bride and groom stand in front of a rustic building with a tiled roof, holding hands and smiling at each other during their wedding. The bride wears a white gown, and the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo. There are lush green plants and flowers around them.
A rustic house with a red-tile roof, surrounded by green trees and a well-kept lawn with trimmed hedges.
A woman in a white dress holding a bouquet of flowers and a small bell, descending a wooden staircase in a rustic interior with wooden beams and a railing.
View of a green pasture with two reindeer grazing, seen through a window with open wooden shutters.
Outdoor event setup with long tables covered in beige tablecloths, decorated with small flower arrangements in glass vases, under a tent with string lights, surrounded by green trees and grass.
A woman in a layered, ruffled dress is standing in front of a mirror, applying makeup while looking at her reflection in a bathroom with dual sinks and a dark countertop.
A man and young girl, both dressed in formal attire, sitting together on a patterned sofa in a cozy living room with a fireplace and floral decoration on the mantelpiece.

To enquire about events at Tikana Lodge, start your journey here…