Lockdown Revenge Elopement Package
NZ$18,000
incl:
– Helicopter Charter to Lake Erskine, Earnslaw Burn, Tyndall Glacier and Roys Peak (Coromandel Peak)
– Registered Celebrant
– Hair & Makeup (1 set)
– Seasonal Bouquet & Buttonhole
– Floral Wedding Arch, exclusively by Orange Blossom Designs
– 6 Hours Photography Attendance
– GST where applicable
“All you need is love”
The NZ Ultimate Elopement Package combines the most beautiful and iconic spots around Northern Fiordland, Glenorchy, Wanaka and Queenstown.
With four landings, this package is the ultimate adventure for couples who are after an epic adventure and the best photo spots.
This package is only available for bookings between December~April.
Helicopter Locations
The NZ Ultimate Elopement Package combines the most beautiful and iconic spots around Northern Fiordland, Glenorchy, Wanaka and Queenstown.
With four landings, this package is the ultimate adventure for couples who are after an epic adventure and the best photo spots.
Lake Erskine
ALTITUDE: 1,340 M / 4400 FT
Lake Erskine is a picturesque baby-blue glacial lake on the top of a mountain in Fiordland National Park.
SNOWY BACKGROUND: ALWAYS
There is always snow in the background at Lake Erskine. The lake is also frozen during winter between July and September.
FLIGHT TIME: 25MINS EACH WAY
The flight time from Queenstown is approximately 25 minutes each way.
Earnslaw Burn
ALTITUDE: 2,819 M / 9248 FT
With mountain top lakes, epic waterfalls and the glacier in the background, Mt Earnslaw is a stunning sight to behold. Famous filming site of The Lord of the Rings movies, serving as the backdrop of the Misty Mountains.
SNOWY BACKGROUND: ALWAYS
The standing glacier can be viewed even in the summer months.
FLIGHT TIME: 20MINS
The flight time from Lake Erskine is approximately 20 minutes each way.
The Glaciers
ALTITUDE: 2,185 M / 7168 FT
Nestled behind Earnslaw Burn, the Jura Glacier is a stunning spot for wedding photography in any season.
SNOWY BACKGROUND: ALWAYS
Jura Glacier is a great spot for snow landings, especially during the warmer summer months – a comfortable mix of hot sun & cold air.
FLIGHT TIME: 10MINS
The flight time from Earnslaw Burn is approximately 10 minutes each way.
Coromandel Peak
ALTITUDE: 1,578 M / 5177.165 FT
The panoramic views from Mt Roy is perhaps New Zealand’s most iconic view.
FLIGHT TIME: 20MINS EACH WAY
The flight time from Queenstown is approximately 20 minutes each way.
BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Coromandel Peak is the name of the privately owned section of Mt Roy that allows helicopter landings. This must be pre-booked, and a $500 permit is required (included in our pricing).
SAMPLE ITINERARY
11AM-1PM
Hair & Makeup, Flowers delivered
The Makeup Artist will come to your accommodation in the morning to get you pampered and looking like the best you. About an hour after, the Photographers & Videographers will arrive to start capturing the preparations and the First Look. The Makeup Artist can also help you get into your dress.
1.45PM
Check-in at Helicopter Depot
We will leave about 30mins after the Hair & Makeup is finished, to meet the Celebrant at the Helicopter Depot. Don’t worry, the helicopter guys aren’t too strict with being on time – we’ve got the whole chopper to ourselves. Go to the bathroom if you have to. There’s no cafes or public bathrooms on the top of the mountain!
2.15PM
Wedding Ceremony at Lake Erskine
Soak in the crisp and clean mountain air – It’s time for the big moment we’re been waiting for, your Wedding Ceremony. This usually lasts about 10-15mins, giving us another 45mins on the first mountain-top for epic photos and video shots.
3.45PM
3 More Mountains!
Your day’s not over yet! Queenstown is famous for both its mountains and lakes, and we’ve got to get more photos by Earnslaw Burn, Tyndall Glacier and finally at the famous Roy’s Peak. This will take about 4 more hours, and we will drop you off at your accommodation afterwards.
ADD-ONS
Additional Helicopter for Guests (6 pax) from NZ$9,800
Additional Helicopter Landing (Queenstown) from NZ$2,000
Flights Returning After 6pm NZ$800
Flights Returning After 8pm NZ$1,200
Wedding Videography NZ$4,000
Guest Hair & Makeup NZ$300
Night Shoot (Ground Level) NZ$750
Pacific Jemm Yacht Charter (2hrs + catering) NZ$5,500
Booking Process
1. Get in Touch
Use the Contact Form below to get in touch with us, and ask us anything you’re wondering about.
We are here to help.
2. Consultation via Video Call
Due Diligence – Is Nomad Weddings the right fit for you?
We will have a Video Consultation to discuss whether the scope of our services can meet your expectations.
3. Planning
Once we know what you are after, we will come draft the Wedding Day Schedule and suggest Wedding Vendors available on your day, who will suit your needs.
At this stage, we will also give you recommendations of local Queenstown Accommodation, Restaurants and Activities.
4. Booking Confirmation
To confirm your booking with us, an Invoice will be issued for a 30% non-refundable deposit, and a Electronic Signatures will be required on the Contact of Service.
The remainder of the balance will be due 7 days before the Wedding.
5. Communication
Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you two Questionnaires through our System:
A Speed Dating Questionnaire and a Wedding Questionnaire.
- The “Speed Dating Questionnaire” is for the Celebrant to write up a personalised Wedding Ceremony Script for you. Beyond this, it is still important for the Celebrant to actually get to know you on a more personal level, so they will contact you approximately 3-6 weeks before the wedding day. At Post-COVID Queenstown booking volumes, this is the timing to be expected.
- The “Wedding Questionnaire” is about general info regarding your contact numbers, accommodation details, preferences on online privacy, etc.
- Our Florist will be in touch with you approximately 4 weeks before the wedding, to request for your floral preferences and to order the flowers from the growers in Christchurch.
- Hair & Makeup Communication in Queenstown will depend on the vendor – there may not be any communication prior to the wedding day, but we can help to relay any requests to the Hair/Makeup artists.
- You will receive a series of preparation tip emails from our system. These are automated emails, but you are always welcome to reach out to us directly regarding any questions or requests.
6. Pre-Wedding Checks
2 Weeks before the Wedding, we will check with all of our booked vendors to make sure that they are ready for your wedding, and that they have all the details needed.
At this stage, you will be contacted again to schedule a Video Call with us, to ensure that any loose ends are tied.
7. The Weather Call
2 Days before the Wedding, we will make the weather call – whether to keep the original schedule, or to move the wedding back by a day or two.
We Cross-Reference between 7 Forecasts, including Met Service, YR, BBC Weather, AccuWeather, Weather.com, MetVuw and Windy.com.
Season | Weather Expectations |
Summer (Early December ~ Mid March) | Stable, 20% chance of rescheduling for weather |
Autumn (Late March ~ Early May) | Stable, 30% chance of rescheduling for weather |
Early Winter (Late May ~ Late June) | Severe, 60% chance of rescheduling for weather |
Winter (July ~ Late September) | Stable, 30% chance of rescheduling for weather |
Spring (Early October ~ Late November) | Severe, 60% chance of rescheduling for weather |
*Important*: Your first choice of Location may not be accessible, in the case of sudden unexpected weather changes. Pricing adjustments may be made in such cases, for example if you have paid for a location upgrade but we are stuck in Queenstown, a refund for the heli pricing difference will be made.We will endeavour to get the most favourable outcome for you, but we are ultimately at the mercy of the weather.
*Important* : Your first choice of Wedding Vendors may not be available, in the case of a weather postponement.
In such cases, a replacement Wedding Vendor will be arranged.
Fresh flowers are ordered for the original wedding date, so a new set of flowers may need to be ordered if you wish to have the freshest product.
8. The Big Day
The Hair & Makeup artist will come to your accommodation to do the Hair & Makeup
We will pick you up from your accommodation in our vehicle for the wedding, and we will meet the celebrant at the Wedding Location or at the Helicopter Hangar.
9. Delivery
The Marriage Certificate will be sent to you from the Department of Internal Affairs.
We will deliver Preview Photos within 5 working days after your wedding.
We endeavour to deliver the full set of Photos & Videos (optional add-on) in 6-8 weeks. During the peak Summer Wedding Season, a timeframe variation may apply depending on post production capacity – if there are delays, you will be contacted with new timeframes.
Please note that we cannot make specific guarantees such as delivery by Christmas day for weddings around November and December.
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