Wedding Venues on the Port Hills

Photo: Lyttelton Harbour from Summit Road on the Port Hills, by Phill Brown on Unsplash

The Port Hills sit directly above Christchurch, and the wedding venues on this page are only 10 to 15 minutes from the city centre. They are built into the slopes of Cashmere and Kennedys Bush, which means a view back over the city.

The four venues on the page for wedding venues in Christchurch's Port Hills share 1227 Google reviews at an average rating of 4.5.

Takahe - Weddings & Functions is the Sign of the Takahe, a Category 1 listed heritage building halfway up Cashmere Hill. It has hosted weddings, functions and celebrations since 1918 and now operates purely as a wedding and function venue, with no cafe, restaurant or bar.

Stonework gives the building a castle-like look, and the lawns and garden outside offer room for guests. It is rated 4.4 from 762 reviews, the largest review history on this page.

The Old Stone House in Cracroft, Cashmere, is a fully restored heritage building that takes wedding bookings for up to 100 guests. Couples cater the day themselves.

The stone building began as an accommodation house for farm workers built by Sir John on his estate. It is rated 4.6 from 86 reviews.

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These 2 places are filed as wedding venues on Google, but their own website does not mention weddings. Ask them directly.

Tussock Hill is an organic vineyard in Cashmere, about 15 minutes from the Christchurch centre. The Cellar Door Restaurant serves seasonal sharing plates at lunch, built around Canterbury produce and the vineyard's own organic wines, and diners look over the vines to the city beyond.

The Targett family has run the vineyard, restaurant and Vineyard Retreats accommodation since 2017. It is rated 4.7 from 366 reviews.

Valley of Peace Wedding Venue is at Kennedys Bush in Christchurch. It is rated 4.4 from 13 Google reviews, 8 of them five stars, with one at a single star.

If the hills are not quite right, the neighbouring pages for Central Christchurch, East Christchurch, West Christchurch, Selwyn and Akaroa and Banks Peninsula cover venues across the rest of the region.

Common questions about wedding venues in Port Hills

Which Port Hills venues are heritage buildings?

Takahe - Weddings & Functions is a Category 1 listed heritage building halfway up Cashmere Hill and has hosted weddings since 1918. The Old Stone House in Cracroft, Cashmere, is a fully restored heritage building that began as an accommodation house for farm workers.

Where can we have a vineyard wedding close to central Christchurch?

Tussock Hill is an organic vineyard in Cashmere, about 15 minutes from the Christchurch centre. Its Cellar Door Restaurant looks over the vines to the city, and Vineyard Retreats accommodation is on site. It is rated 4.7 from 366 reviews.

Which Port Hills venue lets us organise our own catering?

At The Old Stone House in Cracroft, Cashmere, couples cater the day themselves. The venue takes wedding bookings for up to 100 guests. Takahe operates purely as a wedding and function venue with no cafe, restaurant or bar, so ask what it offers for food and drink.

Does a bar at our reception need a special licence?

Christchurch City Council says a special licence may be required if alcohol is sold or the event is ticketed, and applications must be lodged at least 20 working days before the event. The council's page, checked on 19/10/2026, also says BYO is generally permitted at private functions such as weddings. Confirm the terms with your venue and the council's Alcohol Licensing Team.

Can we stay on site after a wedding in the Port Hills?

Tussock Hill runs Vineyard Retreats accommodation alongside its vineyard and restaurant, so wedding guests can stay in Cashmere. Ask any other venue you like about nearby places to stay.

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