Tikana Lodge

A man and woman in formal attire holding hands and looking at deer in a lush green outdoor setting.

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 woman in a white dress holding a bouquet, standing outside a rustic building, looking at a man with a beard leaning out of a small barn window, both smiling.

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 man with a plaid jacket is looking at reindeer grazing in a green field, with trees and hills in the background.
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.
Entrance of a building with a wooden porch and flower arrangements, surrounded by greenery.
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…