River Ridge Catlins

08/10/2026

Calling all stallholders! 🌿

We’re looking for more local makers, growers, creatives, foodies and small businesses to join us at the Catlins Country Fete.

If you’d like to have a stall, we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch using the details on the flyer. ✨

07/10/2026

We love it when our guests adventure out into the Catlins region!

It's an epic wild nature environment with an untouched feel.

We do commonly encounter sealions who NEED their space. This is very good advice from up the coast. Please take note, stay safe and respect our unique wildlife 😉🥰

If you’ve visited St Clair Esplanade recently and felt all at sea because of the absence of the Mum sea lion sculpture, don’t worry.

The sculpture was recently removed for some much-needed TLC (minor repairs and painting) and will be re-installed next week.

This coincides with sea lion breeding season.

In November-December, male sea lions will be pursuing female mates. During this time, they can be protective of their area.

So please keep a keen eye out for all our beach users. Knowing how to act around sea lions is important for everyone’s wellbeing:

• Stay at least 10m-20m away
• If you find yourself too close, back away slowly and avoid direct eye contact
• Keep dogs on leash in areas where there are sea lions
• If you see a sick or injured sea lion, do not approach! Call 0800 DOC HOT

06/10/2026

A little look at what Spring is looking like around River Ridge 🌱

05/10/2026

Thankyou Souness Whanau for choosing to celebrate TWO Birthdays here at River Ridge over the weekend 🥰 Our team LOVED seeing the place enjoyed by such a wonderful family.

As you can see kids... Kiera had to spend the rest of the afternoon flat out on the deck. She loved playing with you all weekend too 🐶🎾🐶🏐🐶⚽️

We hope you are still all enjoying that phenomenal cake made by Islay 😋... we don't tell her flatmates she can bake 😉

02/10/2026

What’s On at River Ridge 🤗

A couple of things to look forward to at River Ridge! Take a look at what’s coming up and save the dates.

Keep an eye on our page for the latest updates.

01/10/2026

I'm excited!! The team at Adam Newton Homes have been AMAZING to work with - kinda the 'we'll take care of everything' vibe we work hard to achieve here at River Ridge Catlins 😁

26/09/2026

Don’t miss tomorrow’s River Ridge Spring Open Day!

Come along Sunday, 27 September, from 11am–4pm and explore River Ridge, see the venue for yourself, and chat with us about your wedding plans.

💍 Bride appointments: 1:30–3pm

We’d love to see you there!

24/09/2026

Still thinking about your dream wedding venue? 💍✨

Come along to our River Ridge Spring Open Day this Sunday, 27 September! Take a look around, explore the spaces, and chat with us about your wedding plans.

Bride appointments: 1:30–3pm

We’d love to welcome you and show you what River Ridge could look like for your special day. 🤍

22/09/2026

Come along to our River Ridge Spring Open Day!

Missed our first Open Day? Here’s another chance to come and see what River Ridge is all about! Take a look around the venue, explore the spaces, picture your special day here and chat with us about your wedding plans.

Sunday, 27 September
Bride appointments: 1:30–3pm

Come along, have a look around and see if River Ridge could be the place for your big day. We’d love to show you around!

River Ridge - 6 hectares of spacious lawns and lush native plantings alongside the peaceful Catlins River **Events - Weddings - Conferences - Accommodation**

03/09/2026

Autumn weddings at River Ridge 🍂✨

Thinking about an autumn wedding in 2027?

The Catlins really come into their own at this time of year, and River Ridge makes a relaxed setting for a day shared with your favourite people.

We have autumn 2027 dates available. If you’re planning ahead, get in touch and we can chat through what you’re looking for.

Contact Lynley:
📞 +64 27 229 9840
📧 [email protected]

Licensed Venue, Strictly no BYO please.