The Best Wedding Venues in Auckland, New Zealand
Curated by Hollow & Co.
Kauri Bay Boomrock, Clevedon
Kauri Bay Boomrock is a premium wedding venue with uninterrupted views across the Clevedon countryside and Hauraki Gulf, looking out to Waiheke Island and further, Great Barrier Island.
This venue easily accommodates for indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies. Kauri Bay combines minimal concrete walls with rolling country hills. While it is only 45 minutes outside of Auckland, it maintains it’s privacy as a remote and exclusive venue.
www.kauribayboomrock.co.nz
Mudbrick Estate, Waiheke
Mudbrick is a premium rustic estate with panoramic views across the Hauraki Gulf towards Great Barrier Island, Rangitoto, and Auckland City. With onsite accommodation at the lodge and plenty of great spaces around the island, you can make a trip out of your wedding at one of the best Waiheke Island venues.
The venue is perfectly positioned to take in the sunset over Auckland City. An onsite vineyard, picturesque gardens, terrace views, red gravel roads and grassy lookout points are just some of the great photo opportunities this venue offers.
www.mudbrick.co.nz
Glasshouse, Auckland Central
Glasshouse in Morningside is the perfect space to hold the ideal urban city chic wedding. This wedding venue proves to be a slice of privacy and serenity within Auckland city.
Glasshouse is an open and light filled space which acts as a great blank canvas for you to style as you please. From lighting to draping, the team can help connect you to the right people who will bring your ideas to life. Minimalistic feature walls provide beautiful photo opportunities onsite, or take advantage of the city central location and go around the corner to take photos around the city streets and buildings.
The team at Glasshouse have a range of great catering options and have also partnered up with Black Pineapple Co to serve your guests creative drinks and experience to remember.
www.glasshouse.net.nz
The Hunting Lodge, Kumeu
The Hunting Lodge is a fully operational wine estate located in the countryside of Kumeu, West Auckland. This venue offers an indoor location at the newly constructed timber barn, custom-built for weddings with West-facing views as well as an outdoor garden ceremony spot.
Whether it’s at the lodge, the barn or through the rows of grape vines, you’ll have many onsite photo and video opportunities. It’s also in close proximity to the Riverhead Forest if you’re looking for something off site instead.
www.thehuntinglodge.com
Man O’ War, Waiheke
Man O’ War Winery is located on the eastern side of Waiheke Island, Auckland. Famous for its wine and private beach frontage, you really are spoilt for choice. If it’s a waterfront location you’re looking for, it’s hard to go past Man O’ War.
A purpose build chapel, multiple outdoor ceremony locations, and a separate venue space provide ideal wedding facilities to cater to your wedding goals. The option to hire in additional furniture is available and can transform the outdoor space into cocktail style vibes - and let’s face it, who doesn’t love an arvo drink in the sun.
The Stables, Matakana
The Stables is a country rustic styled venue located in Matakana, close to Omaha Bay and Tawharanui Peninsula. Heavy timber beams, open country space, and an escape from Auckland, all less than a 1 hour drive. The wooden archway and vintage wine barrels create the perfect atmosphere for your countryside wedding. You can have your ceremony on the lawns of The Stables, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning landscape views.
Whether that be rustic, elegant or fancy, the team at The Stables will help tailor the venue to the style you want and offer personalised service. The Macrocarpa beams within the dining room and indoor fireplace allow for this space to be inviting and warm for all your guests. A little old restored chapel presents a charming onsite location for photos and videos. The Stables is also in close proximity to Omaha Beach for beautiful images by the ocean or Matakana for a more country background with hills and fields.
www.stablesmatakana.co.nz
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