Caccia Birch House, a colonial homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui with Scandinavian design elements, stands elegantly amidst green lawns.
Caccia Birch House, a colonial homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui with Scandinavian design elements, stands elegantly amidst green lawns.
Manawatū-Whanganui

Caccia Birch House

Manawatū-Whanganui

Caccia Birch House

Caccia Birch House is a beautifully restored heritage homestead set on the edge of Hokowhitu Lagoon in Palmerston North. With its elegant character, manicured gardens, and lakefront views, it's a sought-after venue for weddings, conferences, and private events.

The house is a majestic Historical Places Trust Category One listed property, perched high on the bank of the Hokowhitu Lagoon. Set in almost 3 acres of established gardens including notable historic trees, the home delivers a country in the city atmosphere, within easy reach of Palmy’s city centre, Massey University and the neighbouring sciences precinct. Inside the house, guests can enjoy a variety of elegant spaces, including a formal dining room, drawing room, and boardroom – all featuring original architectural detailing. The expansive verandas and garden terraces offer stunning outdoor entertaining areas, while the Coach House adds an additional private function space ideal for workshops or receptions. Whether you're hosting an intimate celebration or a seated event for up to 80 guests, Caccia Birch is adaptable to a wide range of styles and sizes. Couples can exchange vows under the trees or beside the lagoon, then celebrate with a garden reception or indoors among polished wood floors and period features. For business use, the house is equipped with AV facilities, WiFi, and breakout spaces, making it ideal for conferences, meetings, and strategy sessions. With easy parking, accessible facilities, and a dedicated venue team to assist with planning, Caccia Birch House provides an exceptional venue experience steeped in history and natural beauty. Full day hire or half day hire options available for your wedding. We can cater to indoor or outdoor, whether you want your ceremony and / or reception here. Provide your own professional caterer Do your own food and service Use our partner caterer BYO alcohol and beverages. Some rules apply. The rooms downstairs have great indoor-outdoor flow, taking you to the sunken rose garden beneath the grand old tulip tree or the sunny Coach House courtyard. The entire venue is well heated and cosy meaning winter functions are popular. Whatever your event, we can give you certainty that no matter what the weather brings, we’ll have it covered. We have a variety of hire options depending on the size of the group and your requirements, so please contact us and discuss your ideas. Car parking is available on site. The largest room can seat up to a maximum of 50 people. Smaller rooms can seat up to about 30 people. Standing room for cocktail-style functions – 80 people. Garden parties can accommodate much larger numbers, however wet-weather arrangements should be planned

Gallery

Caccia Birch House, a colonial homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui with Scandinavian design elements, stands elegantly amidst green lawns.
An elegant outdoor wedding ceremony unfolds on the lawn of Caccia Birch House, a heritage homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Caccia Birch House, a late 19th-century heritage homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui, with distinctive architecture and vibrant autumn gardens.
An illuminated marquee hosts an evening event in the heritage gardens of Caccia Birch House, Manawatū-Whanganui.
An elegantly set dining room within Caccia Birch House, a historic colonial homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui.
An elegant, late 19th-century dining room at Caccia Birch House in Manawatū-Whanganui, set with tables for a formal reception.
Guests gather for a reception inside the elegant heritage homestead, Caccia Birch House, in Manawatū-Whanganui.
A couple shares their first dance in the elegant, wood-paneled reception room of the historic Caccia Birch House in Manawatū-Whanganui.
A wedding couple sits on the steps of Caccia Birch House, a beautiful late 19th-century colonial homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui.
An outdoor dining setup with wooden cross-back chairs and white tables is arranged in the established gardens of the historic Caccia Birch House in Manawatū-Whanganui.
An elegant place setting with a name card and dried flowers at the beautifully restored heritage homestead, Caccia Birch House in Manawatū-Whanganui.
A bride and her father walk through the lush gardens of Caccia Birch House, a historic colonial homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Bride and groom ascend the elegant staircase of Caccia Birch House, a heritage homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui, past a seating chart.
A couple walks under a floral pergola in the manicured gardens of Caccia Birch House, a heritage colonial homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui.
A veiled bride in a white gown holds a bouquet by a window in the elegant heritage Caccia Birch House, Manawatū-Whanganui.
A wedding couple on the steps of Caccia Birch House, a historic colonial homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Historic Caccia Birch House, an elegant colonial homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui, viewed across its lawn.
A couple signs documents at an outdoor ceremony in the manicured gardens of the historic Caccia Birch House, Manawatū-Whanganui.
A wedding couple in the historic Caccia Birch House gardens, framed by intricate stained glass in Manawatū-Whanganui.
An elegant event room with chandeliers and a fireplace inside the historic Caccia Birch House in Manawatū-Whanganui.
An outdoor wedding ceremony at Caccia Birch House, an elegant 19th-century heritage homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Caccia Birch House, a heritage homestead, hosts an outdoor ceremony viewed through its elegant stained glass doorway.
A wedding party smiles near an arbor in the elegant gardens of the Caccia Birch House, a heritage homestead in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Guests attend an outdoor ceremony on the lawn of the elegant 19th-century colonial Caccia Birch House in Manawatū-Whanganui.

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Rooms Cocktail Dining Theatre Meeting
Caccia Birch House 80 80 80 50
Outdoor 100 100 - -

Caccia Birch House is a beautifully restored heritage homestead set on the edge of Hokowhitu Lagoon in Palmerston North. With its elegant character, manicured gardens, and lakefront views, it's a sought-after venue for weddings, conferences, and private events.

The house is a majestic Historical Places Trust Category One listed property, perched high on the bank of the Hokowhitu Lagoon. Set in almost 3 acres of established gardens including notable historic trees, the home delivers a country in the city atmosphere, within easy reach of Palmy’s city centre, Massey University and the neighbouring sciences precinct. Inside the house, guests can enjoy a variety of elegant spaces, including a formal dining room, drawing room, and boardroom – all featuring original architectural detailing. The expansive verandas and garden terraces offer stunning outdoor entertaining areas, while the Coach House adds an additional private function space ideal for workshops or receptions. Whether you're hosting an intimate celebration or a seated event for up to 80 guests, Caccia Birch is adaptable to a wide range of styles and sizes. Couples can exchange vows under the trees or beside the lagoon, then celebrate with a garden reception or indoors among polished wood floors and period features. For business use, the house is equipped with AV facilities, WiFi, and breakout spaces, making it ideal for conferences, meetings, and strategy sessions. With easy parking, accessible facilities, and a dedicated venue team to assist with planning, Caccia Birch House provides an exceptional venue experience steeped in history and natural beauty. Full day hire or half day hire options available for your wedding. We can cater to indoor or outdoor, whether you want your ceremony and / or reception here. Provide your own professional caterer Do your own food and service Use our partner caterer BYO alcohol and beverages. Some rules apply. The rooms downstairs have great indoor-outdoor flow, taking you to the sunken rose garden beneath the grand old tulip tree or the sunny Coach House courtyard. The entire venue is well heated and cosy meaning winter functions are popular. Whatever your event, we can give you certainty that no matter what the weather brings, we’ll have it covered. We have a variety of hire options depending on the size of the group and your requirements, so please contact us and discuss your ideas. Car parking is available on site. The largest room can seat up to a maximum of 50 people. Smaller rooms can seat up to about 30 people. Standing room for cocktail-style functions – 80 people. Garden parties can accommodate much larger numbers, however wet-weather arrangements should be planned