Mt Vernon, Akaroa

19/04/2025

29/03/2025

This is our “why”. Getting such beautiful feedback reminds us this is why we do what we do every day

To Mel + Adam, it was our pleasure and a privilege to be a part of your special day 🥰

💌This was the perfect Venue for our wedding!
Amanda & David take such great care of you from the booking process all the way to check out. Our caterer was late & David helped to organize them without us even knowing, these guys know weddings!
They have a huge amount equipment / supplies onsite. It saves a lot of organizing. They really have thought of everything.
Having our family & bridal party all staying on site created such a magical weekend.
The grounds are gorgeous & the rooms are all clean & comfortable.
Thanks again to Amanda & David

19/02/2025

Are you our next housekeeping superstar?
Mt Vernon Lodge, located in Akaroa, is seeking a housekeeping team leader to join our dedicated team. Mt Vernon Lodge serves as a wedding, conference, and accommodation venue situated in a secluded and picturesque area, just minutes from central Akaroa.
This role is a full-time permanent position with a guarantee of 30 hours per week. The typical working hours are from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, five days a week, including weekends. We offer competitive industry rates of pay and a supportive, friendly working environment.
Candidates must be reliable, have a good work ethic, an eye for detail, and the ability to work on weekends. A current driver’s licence and a reasonable level of fitness are also required.
While cleaning experience is preferred for this team lead position, leadership experience is not essential. However, candidates should have the confidence and willingness to learn how to effectively lead a team to achieve optimal outcomes.
The start date for this position is flexible, ideally around the end of March. Although accommodation is not provided, we will do our best to assist candidates in securing local accommodation if needed.
For more information contact David and Amanda
E: [email protected]
P: 027 304 7181

18/01/2025

After a few "moody" weather weeding days this year, it's great to see the sun for N + T 🌞

07/12/2024

Sunshine, music and delicious food!
A perfect Mt Vernon Lodge wedding day. Big congratulations to Y + J 🥂

25/11/2024

🎊Looking for the perfect venue for your next family get-together?🎊
Mt Vernon Lodge is not just a spectacular wedding venue, we are also fantastic for all your get-togethers; from those significant birthdays to family reunions and everything in between.
We have still have a weekend available at the end of January 2025 which could be ideal timing for your next family event. Contact us for more information.

📷 +Andie Photography

22/11/2024

David has been busy... 🪚🔨
New stairs, deck and pathway for Maison 🥰

04/11/2024

Another stunning day in our little slice of paradise

28/10/2024

✨Destination Wedding Venue✨
At Mt Vernon Lodge, everything you need for the perfect wedding is at your fingertips, from your ceremony, to your photographs, to your reception and your accommodation. Once you arrive, pack away your car keys and enjoy your stay.

📷Robin + Andie Photography

07/10/2024

✨How long do we need to plan our wedding?

Budget and availability can be a big factor in wedding planning and can dictate how far away from now to your special day. Sometimes to ensure that you get your perfect venue and vendors you need to be looking to book your wedding day 12 – 18 months in advance. But it doesn’t have to be that way for all weddings, if you get the things that are non-negotiable for you, such as your perfect venue, much shorter timeframes are very achievable.

Maybe the adage that if everything clicks into place straight away, it is meant to be, is true, or as one of our couples so beautifully said -
“Special thanks to Amanda and David for giving us the confidence to turn around a wedding in five months (with international guests). Thank you for much for helping us have the best memories ever!!!”

📷 Robin + Andie Photography

01/10/2024

Whether you’re planning a wedding, conference, team-building exercise, or just a gathering of friends and family, you’re about to discover a very special place.
Tucked into the hills, within walking distance of the beautiful village of Akaroa, Mt Vernon Lodge is your balcony seat for one of the best views in New Zealand, looking straight across the world-famous harbour below.
Mt Vernon Lodge offers a range of characterful accommodation for up to 52 guests, as well as a fully equipped function and conference room which caters for up to 130.
To enjoy a slice of this magical hideaway for yourself we have some popular dates still left available in 2025 -
January 31st & February 1st
April 11th & 12th
April 18th & 19th (Easter weekend)

If you choose any of these 3 weekend dates for your event or get-together, special rates will apply.

📷Robin + Andie Photography

22/09/2024

✨Micro Weddings ✨

At Mt Vernon Lodge, we offer micro and special customised packages for weddings for 6 – 20 people.

Not all weddings are the same and even with our expansive grounds and facilities we can make your special day intimate and beautiful for even the smallest of wedding parties.

15/09/2024

The blossom on the pear trees looks beautiful for our first wedding of the season! Despite the threat of possibly having a rainy day, it has held off in true spring fashion and everything looks perfect.
Congratulations to you both R + R

25/02/2024

Thinking of having your wedding in November 2024 and still looking for the perfect venue? This could be your lucky day. The weekend of 8th & 9th November has just come available. Availability on this date won’t last long, if Mt Vernon is the venue to compliment every aspect of your magic day, enquire to David and Amanda at [email protected] or 03 304 7180.

📷Caroline Atkinson Photography
📷Robin + Andie Photography

17/02/2024

Did you know that at Mt Vernon Lodge you can add extras to your wedding package to help style your day?

We have just added two new rustic style bars and some outdoor umbrellas to the collection. 🥂

01/01/2024

As a new year begins, we reflect on the year that has been.
2023 has been a busy year here at Mt Vernon Lodge, a time for milestones; we hosted our 200th wedding this year; and a time for reflection, we have been here for 8 years and how much we and the Lodge has changed over this time - we have grown and learned a lot!

We thank all our couples, guests from all walks of life, our fabulous staff, and our families for how you have helped and supported us during the year.

We look forward with excitement to 2024 and its new challenges.
Happy New Year!

22/12/2023

Not all weddings have to be large… a beautiful day for L + D yesterday and our spaces shone.

If small and intimate is how you would like to celebrate your special day, our Micro Package could be just what you are looking for.

26/11/2023

Lately we have seen a new trend; either arching, not having an arch or choosing a more minimalist way to mark the alter for the wedding ceremony. With the beautiful harbour back drop you have so many choices, whether you choose a formal arch with beautiful florals and draping, fantastic statement pieces, or even just let the view speak for itself!