Reached only by water taxi through the shimmering channels of Queen Charlotte Sound, Bay of Many Coves is an intimate wilderness resort with accommodation for up to 34 wedding guests — set between ancient bush and open sea, entirely beyond the reach of road traffic and everyday noise.
There is no road to Bay of Many Coves. The approach is by water taxi from Picton — a journey through the drowned valleys of Queen Charlotte Sound that signals, even before arrival, that this is somewhere set deliberately apart. The property was discovered and purchased by Nigel and Janine Gould in 2009; since then it has grown into an internationally recognised luxury lodge that welcomes couples seeking a wedding with true seclusion. Ancient bush rolls down to the waterline on both sides, marine wildlife move through the coves below, and at night the darkness is absolute.
With a maximum of 34 guests and, outside peak summer months, a full resort buy-out policy, Bay of Many Coves gives a wedding party the run of the place: two restaurants, the Foredeck for dinner and Kumatage for breakfast and lunch, plus the Quarterdeck Lounge for drinks, the Miritu Day Spa, kayaks and paddleboards for the adventurous, and guided marine charters on the Sound. It is a wedding designed around a place that asks very little of the world and gives it almost everything in return.
Enquire about Bay of Many Coves →The resort is accessible only by water taxi from Picton, which is the nearest town. The journey through Queen Charlotte Sound is part of the experience.
The resort accommodates a maximum of 34 guests for weddings.
Full resort buy-out is required during off-peak seasons; at peak summer times, partial bookings may be possible. Contact the team to discuss your dates.
The resort has two restaurants on site: the Foredeck Restaurant for dinner and Kumatage for breakfast and lunch, plus the Quarterdeck Lounge for drinks. All cater exclusively for resort guests.
Activities include the Miritu Day Spa, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, marine wildlife charters, Queen Charlotte Track hiking, glow worm viewing, and bird watching in the surrounding native bush.
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