Events
Host events with room to breathe in 24 acres of riverside sanctuary
Host Your Next Event in Queenstown’s Hidden Sanctuary
Established in 1911, with 6 generations of the Boyd family protecting and growing the land into what it is now - a riverside nature & birdlife sanctuary.
Located 5 minutes from the airport, 2 minutes from the Remarkables Mountain Range.
Whether you’re planning something intimate or large-scale, our sanctuary provides the perfect balance of nature, connection, and inspiration. Utilise our cosy inside spaces with seating for talks and presentations, then step outside to enjoy our vast paddocks and open lawns nestled among the trees.
We recently brought the AJ Hackett crew out to Wellspace for a staff bonding session - something different than what we usually do. From the moment we arrived, it was nothing but good energy, top-tier hosting, and great vibes!
We started with a welcome around the fire, and then kicked off with 2 groups rotating through a make-your-own pizza station, and the sauna/cold plunge combo. The pizza station was a massive hit! Our crew got creative with their pizza’s, and a Wellspace staff member cooked them in their beautiful woodfire pizza oven for us. The sauna & cold plunge combo got everyone feeling refreshed and relaxed - and hungry for more pizza’s!
It was the perfect way to reset after a busy period at AJ Hackett, and the natural setting by the river made it even more special. The session flowed beautifully, with a great mix of chill time and group connection. Big shoutout to the Wellspace team for guiding the experience! Their energy & passion really brought the session to life, and our whole crew was engaged from start to finish.
Highly recommend Wellspace to any teams looking for something a bit different and seriously uplifting!
Your event, your way
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Key features
Pricing
Enquire with us to get a tailored quote for your event. Special rates available for longer bookings, local businesses and community groups.
Features
- Exclusive use of Wellspace – our riverside sanctuary surrounded by tree-lined paddocks and alpine mountain views.
- Choice of event location – riverside, open paddock, amphitheatre, or within our covered indoor or marquee spaces.
- Indoor venue building with basic kitchen facilities and a relaxed lounge area with a fireplace.
- Indoor marquee space featuring additional couches and hangout zones.
- 4x8m white marquee to extend undercover space for dining or lounging (includes windowed walls).
- Fairy-lit outdoor amphitheatre overlooking the river – perfect for gatherings, talks, or live performances.
- BBQ and pizza oven (optional staff member available to cook – just bring your own food).
- Lawn games such as volleyball, soccer, and frisbee.
- Ample on-site parking for you and your guests.
- On-site camping - enquire for more information.
Sauna experience add-on
We have an outdoor barrel sauna, four cold plunges, and direct river access — it’d be rude not to include it as part of your event!
What's included:
- Outdoor barrel sauna and 4 cold plunge pools with river access
- Host staff for guidance, safety, and session flow
- Refreshments - tea and water
- Sauna gear – hats, sweat towels, essential oils
Optional add-ons (prices available on request):
- Facilitator-led sauna & ice bath rounds offering meditations, breathwork & guided group discussions.
- Add-on wellness sessions – yoga instructor, Wim Hof breathwork instructor, or sound bathing.
- Massage therapists offering short-form treatments before or after your sauna session.
- Extra capacity with an additional 12-person sauna (pending availability).
- Vibe creation – DJ, sound system, light installations.
Our sauna experiences are fully hosted and designed to suit your group’s vibe and needs. Perfect for recovery sessions, team bonding, wellness retreats, or post-event wind-downs by the river.
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