01 TRAVEL & STAY
Making the journey.
We know this trip is already a big ask—a long flight, and time away from work. It's quite a journey to this side of the world. The fact that you're even considering it means a lot to us.
We know this trip is already a big ask—a long flight, and time away from work. It's quite a journey to this side of the world. The fact that you're even considering it means a lot to us.
The route in from wherever you're starting, and everywhere worth knowing once you land—food, drinks, day trips, and the venue itself.
Begin the journeyNew Zealand is home to us now. We want the trip to feel worth it—not just the wedding day, but everything around it. Below are a few notes to help make your travel as smooth as possible.
Philippine passport holders are required to apply for a New Zealand Visitor Visa prior to travel. Applications are completed online through Immigration New Zealand, with processing typically taking a few days to a few weeks.
Please book your trip with Queenstown Airport (ZQN) as your final stop.
For guests travelling from Manila, we recommend flying with Qantas via Sydney or Brisbane. Staying on one carrier helps keep the journey simple, with reliable connections through their Australian hubs. Take note: layovers beyond 8 hours in Australia require a Transit Visa.
We recommend staying within Queenstown’s town centre. It’s highly walkable with most restaurants, cafés, and key spots close by—making it easy to move around and join in on gatherings without much planning.
We've put together a few options across different budgets to make the search a little easier. Not all of them are central—a good number sit in Fernhill, Frankton or further out, so check the label above each group before you book.
Clean, comfortable hostels in and around the town centre with shared spaces and private room options.
A step up in privacy and comfort, without going all the way. Boutique hotels and lodges with good design, quieter rooms, and most with views.
If you want to make a holiday of it, these are some of Queenstown's most special places to stay. Thoughtful design, exceptional locations, and genuinely memorable rooms.
Queenstown's town centre is highly walkable.
If you'd like to explore beyond town, a rental car offers the most flexibility. Do note that in New Zealand, cars are driven on the left side of the road, with the steering wheel on the right.
Alternatively, the bus is reliable for getting around. Uber is also widely available, convenient, and just as reliable.