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It’s Friday afternoon on the weekend of the solstice. My colleague Ruby and I are on our way to a Yoga retreat at Parohe Island Retreat. We’re clocked off and on the 4pm ferry to Kawau Island. Let me take you with us.
Private Dining Auckland - The 2026 List
Private dining rooms are the biggest life hack for a successful dinner party. An intimate space with dedicated staff and an endless supply of food and drink? Yes, please. What you're after is a restaurant that specialises in private dining. Luckily, we have an abundance of these venues here in Auckland. We've collated our 2023 list of Auckland restaurants with private dining rooms. Looking for more restaurant inspiration? Discover our guide to Auckland restaurants here.
Hamilton Wedding Venues - The Top 15 Venues
When it comes to wedding venues, The Mighty Waikato does not disappoint. From charming homesteads to award-winning gardens, rustic barns to grand estates - Hamilton offers a bit of everything. One running theme we've noticed is that Hamilton loves an outdoor wedding! Most of these venues provide beautiful gardens, rolling farmland or jaw-dropping views for your big day. We've compiled a list of Hamilton Wedding Venues that have been on our radar for some time. Without further ado, here is our Hamilton Wedding Venue Guide. To discover more New Zealand wedding venues, check out our Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch guides.
Northland Wedding Venues: The Top Places to Get Married
The Northland Region does rustic charm like no other. From homey and cosy wedding venues to sprawling gardens, there’s a variety of wedding venues for you to explore. Finding the perfect spot to host your wedding can be quite the task, so we’ve put together a list of some of the best Northland wedding venues for you to peruse. You can host your wedding in a luxurious treehouse, or do something a bit more traditional and opt for a cushy hotel wedding - whichever you choose, Northland has the right wedding venue for you. If you’re looking for our complete guide to the region, you can find it here. If you’re after our other wedding venue guides, you can check out these Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Queenstown, Dunedin, Hamilton, Waiheke and Christchurch guides.
The Best Wanaka Wedding Venues
From its snowy mountain ranges to the crystal clear waters, Wanaka is the definition of pure New Zealand. Abundant with country lodges, BYO venues, boutique hotels, and rustic woolsheds - Wanaka wedding venues all have one thing in common - that breathtaking landscape the region is famous for. Just a stone's throw from Queenstown, Wanaka has a range of venues sure to spark your excitement. For more of our wedding guides, check out Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Queenstown, Dunedin, Hamilton, Waiheke, Northland and Christchurch.
The Best Airport Hotel Venues in Auckland
Find Auckland's best Airport hotels, ideal for conferences, corporate events, and convenient accommodation. From fly-in meetings to overnight stays, NZ Venues highlights airport hotels ideal for delegates, business travellers and early departures.
The Best Auckland Conference Venues
The following conference venues are among the finest that Auckland has to offer. With modular spaces, excellent facilities and delicious catering, these venues are designed to accelerate productivity and nurture your focus. With an emphasis on comfort and convenience, many of these conference venues include onsite accommodation. For even more venue ideas, take a look at our comprehensive guide to Auckland Venues for Hire.
15 Best Wellington Bar Venues
If there's one thing Wellington does best, it's the bars and nightlife. With an exuberant number of rooftop bars, comedy clubs and wine lounges - windy Wellington is renowned for its stylish bar scene. Specialising in delicious cocktails, fresh brews and fine wines - these bars and drinkerys make for excellent event venues. Whether you're planning a cocktail event, birthday celebration or after-work drinks for the team - you're sure to find the perfect nook for you. So without further ado, here is our list of the best bar venues in Wellington to get you started on your merry way. If you're after our complete guide to Wellington venues, you can find that here.
Hamilton Venues for Hire - The Complete Guide
On the banks of the glorious Waikato River, Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s busiest inland hubs. Their varied history and welcoming spirit make for an ideal place to hold events, no matter the size or nature. They offer views of sprawling parks, gardens, city centres and the river, and is known nationwide for The National Agricultural Fieldays (the largest agricultural trade show in the Southern Hemisphere). Our guide to Hamilton and the greater Waikato Region features some of the best venues they have to offer.
The Complete Guide to Dunedin Venues for Hire
If there's one thing Dunedin does best - it's heritage spaces. Much of the town's infrastructure still holds classical Victorian and Edwardian elements, which is evident in the selection of event venues the region offers. From castles to homesteads, theatres to colleges - Dunedin has an abundance of character-filled landmark venues to host your event. We've compiled a list of the best venues in and around Dunedin. If you'd like a guide to the best wedding venues in Dunedin, you can view the post here.
The Best Venues in Queenstown
Set amidst a dramatic backdrop of the Southern Alps and Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is the kind of place that postcards take inspiration from. Queenstown is a world-famous destination known for its breathtaking scenery, adventurous outdoor activities, and vibrant tourism industry. The region is also home to many beautiful venues, from award-winning restaurants to sun-soaked vineyards and luxury estates to lakeside hotels.
The Top Waiheke Wedding Venues
Waiheke Island is our local slice of paradise. Located in the Hauraki Gulf, the Island is only a 40-minute ferry ride or a 5-minute helicopter flight from Auckland CBD. Home to world-renowned vineyards, olive groves, and white sand beaches - it comes as no surprise that it is also a sought-after wedding destination. Waiheke Island presents a premium range of wedding venues, from luxury lodges to dreamy vineyards and Tuscan-style buildings. Without further ado, here are some of our favourite wedding venues on the Island. If you're after more New Zealand wedding venue inspiration, you can check out our Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Queenstown, Dunedin, Hamilton and Christchurch wedding venue guides.
