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Description
Planning your wedding should feel exciting, not overwhelming. If you’re searching for a venue that blends natural beauty with expert support, Waitakere Resort & Spa could be your perfect match. Just 30 minutes from downtown Auckland, this boutique resort is set within 30 hectares of native rainforest—offering a peaceful, magical escape that’s still close to the city.
Why Choose Waitakere Resort & Spa?
- Capacity: Ideal for intimate weddings and elopements, with space for 10 to 70 guests.
- Location: Only a half-hour drive from Auckland, yet feels like a world away.
- Setting: Surrounded by lush rainforest, native birdsong, and panoramic views of both the forest and Auckland City.
Beautiful Ceremony & Reception Spaces
Whether you’re dreaming of an outdoor celebration or a cozy indoor gathering, the resort offers flexible options:
- Outdoor Gardens: Say your vows in manicured gardens, embraced by nature.
- Purpose-Built Chapel: A charming wooden chapel for up to 50 guests—perfect for intimate ceremonies or vow renewals, and easily styled to suit your vision.
After your ceremony, guests can enjoy canapés and drinks in the upper garden. Both your ceremony and reception can be held on-site, making for a seamless, stress-free celebration.
Accommodation & Guest Comfort
- 26 ensuite rooms—accommodating up to 58 guests overnight.
- Special bed & breakfast packages available for wedding guests.
- On-site amenities:
- Wairua Day Spa (advance booking required)
- Sauna and gym
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Award-winning restaurant with panoramic views
- Guest lounge with open fireplace
- Complimentary on-site parking
Expert Wedding Services & Inclusions
The resort’s dedicated wedding planner and professional team are with you every step of the way, from your first inquiry to the last dance. Key inclusions to discuss with your event manager:
- Some complimentary venue décor
- Registry signing table and chair
- White linen tablecloths, napkins, and chair covers
- Post-ceremony glass of bubbles for each guest
- Selection of canapés
- Tailored three-course plated wedding menu featuring local, seasonal produce
- Silver cutlery, glassware, and condiments
- Cake table and knife
- Fairy lights and dance floor (optional)
- Helicopter pad for a dramatic arrival or departure
For couples seeking total privacy, exclusive use of the entire property from 3 pm on your wedding day until 10 am the next morning may be available.
At Waitakere Resort & Spa, you’ll find a unique blend of natural beauty, expert guidance, and thoughtful details—helping you create a wedding that’s as memorable as your love story.
