Exterior view of the elegant Victorian-style Gear Homestead, a historic two-story timber venue in Wellington, New Zealand.
Wellington

Gear Homestead

Wellington

Gear Homestead

Gear Homestead is a beautifully restored heritage estate set among sweeping gardens in Porirua, just outside Wellington. Offering exclusive hire, in-house catering and a dedicated events team, it provides a seamless, all-in-one experience for weddings and events, with elegant indoor spaces and stunning outdoor views creating a relaxed yet refined setting.

Surrounded by manicured gardens and sweeping coastal views, Gear Homestead blends historic charm with modern hospitality to create a warm, memorable event experience.

With exclusive venue hire available, Gear Homestead caters to intimate gatherings through to larger celebrations, accommodating up to 80 guests seated and up to 150 guests with marquee extensions across the expansive grounds.

The venue offers seamless indoor-outdoor flow, multiple ceremony locations and a fully integrated experience including in-house catering, beverage packages and dedicated event staff.

Known for its relaxed yet polished atmosphere, Gear Homestead is ideal for weddings, cocktail functions, corporate events and milestone celebrations, with tailored food and beverage packages designed to suit a range of event styles.

From elegant seated dining to grazing tables and cocktail evenings, the experienced team works closely with clients to bring each event to life.

Key venue details
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Capacity:
Up to 200 (Cocktail); Up to 150 seated, 120 meeting
Event Spaces:
3 dedicated event spaces
Facilities:
Onsite Catering, Onsite Parking, AV Equipment, WiFi, Marquee
Event Types:
Weddings, Cocktail Functions, Corporate Events, Conferences, Special Occasions

Gallery

Exterior view of the elegant Victorian-style Gear Homestead, a historic two-story timber venue in Wellington, New Zealand.
A wedding reception dance floor under a tent at the historic Victorian homestead, Gear Homestead, in Wellington.
An outdoor wedding ceremony setup in the heritage gardens of Gear Homestead, Wellington, with scenic water views.
A large wedding party gathers on the wooden verandahs and steps of the historic Victorian Gear Homestead in Porirua, Wellington.
The elegant, historic lounge at Gear Homestead in Wellington features high tables and plush seating, embodying its Victorian charm.
Gear Homestead's charming Victorian cocktail lounge in Wellington features green velvet bar stools and elegant bay windows.
An elegant dining space within the historic Victorian Gear Homestead in Wellington, featuring a beautifully set table.
An exterior view of the historic Gear Homestead in Wellington, a late 19th-century colonial building with a grand verandah and lush gardens.
An elegant wedding reception dining room with white florals and chandeliers at the historic Victorian-style Gear Homestead in Wellington.
A wedding couple on the steps of the historic Italianate Gear Homestead in Wellington.
The picturesque gardens of Gear Homestead in Wellington host an outdoor ceremony with serene sea views.
Outdoor ceremony setup in the gardens of Gear Homestead, a historic timber homestead in Wellington.
A couple pauses by a window in the historic Victorian Gear Homestead, Wellington, overlooking a scenic view.
A wedding couple strolls hand-in-hand through the picturesque gardens of the historic Gear Homestead in Wellington.
Wedding guests reach for a bouquet during an outdoor toss at the historic Gear Homestead, Wellington.
A joyful wedding confetti exit in the beautiful garden setting of Gear Homestead, a historic Victorian homestead in Wellington.
A couple relaxes on a sofa within the elegant, historic interior of Gear Homestead, a heritage venue in Wellington, with scenic views.
A couple shares a romantic outdoor moment amidst the mature trees of the historic Gear Homestead in Wellington.
Sparkling wine service at the elegant, historic Gear Homestead in Wellington, blending heritage charm with modern hospitality.
A fresh salad is being served at a dining table within Wellington's elegant, historic Gear Homestead.

Spaces

RoomsCocktailDiningTheatreMeeting
Indoor - Upstairs100808060
Indoor - Downstairs50404040
Outdoor - Marquee200150150120

Reviews

Shelley McAdam | LLVTA

We held a conference for around 40 people at Gear Homestead - I couldn't fault the location, the venue, the service, or the food. Everything went perfectly, Beth went above and beyond to provide what we needed without a hitch, as well as accommodating additional last-minute requests with friendly professionalism. Feedback from our attendees was full of praise for the day. A stunning building in a beautiful setting, we will definitely be back, thank you so much!

Philip Chan

We had our wedding with Gear Homestead recently. I arrived early to greet guests and immediately noticed everything was well organized, decorations were well placed and the ceremony and reception went smoother than we anticipated. Beautiful venue, friendly staff, great experience

Georgia and Paora

Gear Homestead is where we held our Wedding. from the Atmosphere to the Staff, this venue exceeded our expectations. Beth and her staff are amazing. The Food is incredible.I could not fault one thing. 100/10

Klowie and Amin

We held our wedding at Gear Homestead and it was an amazing experience!! Beth is so lovely, super hands on, and wants to ensure that your vision comes to life 🥰 the venue is gorgeous, the staff are so helpful, and the food was insanely delicious.We could not have found a better venue!

Kaitlin Ellis

We honestly couldn’t have chosen a better venue than Gear Homestead for our wedding. We were nervous because there's a lot that can go wrong with a wedding but from the very beginning, Gear Homestead were an absolute dream to work with. Every interaction made us feel genuinely valued — not just like another booking, but like they truly cared about us and wanted our day to be everything we hoped for and it was! We didn't have a single issue on our day and I honestly think it came down to the team we had working with us.

Gear Homestead is a beautifully restored heritage estate set among sweeping gardens in Porirua, just outside Wellington. Offering exclusive hire, in-house catering and a dedicated events team, it provides a seamless, all-in-one experience for weddings and events, with elegant indoor spaces and stunning outdoor views creating a relaxed yet refined setting.

Surrounded by manicured gardens and sweeping coastal views, Gear Homestead blends historic charm with modern hospitality to create a warm, memorable event experience.

With exclusive venue hire available, Gear Homestead caters to intimate gatherings through to larger celebrations, accommodating up to 80 guests seated and up to 150 guests with marquee extensions across the expansive grounds.

The venue offers seamless indoor-outdoor flow, multiple ceremony locations and a fully integrated experience including in-house catering, beverage packages and dedicated event staff.

Known for its relaxed yet polished atmosphere, Gear Homestead is ideal for weddings, cocktail functions, corporate events and milestone celebrations, with tailored food and beverage packages designed to suit a range of event styles.

From elegant seated dining to grazing tables and cocktail evenings, the experienced team works closely with clients to bring each event to life.

Key venue details
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Capacity:
Up to 200 (Cocktail); Up to 150 seated, 120 meeting
Event Spaces:
3 dedicated event spaces
Facilities:
Onsite Catering, Onsite Parking, AV Equipment, WiFi, Marquee
Event Types:
Weddings, Cocktail Functions, Corporate Events, Conferences, Special Occasions