350 standing reception
120 seated dinner

Our exclusive Venue.
The heritage-listed buildings and landscaped grounds that make up Abbeville Estate are over 150 years old and have been meticulously restored and contemporised for the needs of today. Consisting of the Homestead, Barn, garden and our own Church.

A. Under The Dome
500 standing reception
450 seated dining
600 theatre

B. Te Ao Mārama South Atrium
400 standing reception
300 seated dining
400 theatre

C. Grand Foyer
300 standing reception
150 seated dinner

D. Whaowhia Room
16 seated dining

E. Auditorium and Lobby
199 standing reception (Lobby)
199 theatre (Auditorium)

F. Champagne Mezzanine
200 standing reception

G. Origins Gallery
200 standing reception

A. Under The Dome
Under the Dome is a spectacular circular glass-enclosed venue with panoramic views of Auckland city, Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf. Available 7 days a week for day-time and evening functions, it’s also one of Auckland’s largest venues.

B. Te Ao Mārama South Atrium
Te Ao Mārama South Atrium will take your breath away. This stunning and expansive architectural venue sits under a suspended Fijian Kauri clad tanoa (kava bowl). Light, bright and welcoming with installations by New Zealand artists, it’s a place to come together for larger events.

C. Grand Foyer
Built in 1929, a time of grandeur and luxury, the Grand Foyer’s majestic neoclassical design means your event needs a little decoration. Beautiful stonework, columns soaring three stories high, Italian marble floors, a spectacular stained-glass ceiling, and lead-lights create an inspirational backdrop to your next event.

D. Whaowhia Room
For an intimate dinner or meeting venue the Whaowhia Room is a classic wood-panelled boardroom in the heritage style of the original 1929 Museum building. This space is preserved along with its beautiful architectural features, as one of the most significant art deco period interiors in a New Zealand public building. While this room is rich in history, you have access to kitchenette facilities, and the option to also hire a TV.

E. Auditorium and Lobby
The Auditorium is a purpose-built venue for conferences, lectures and presentations. It sits within the giant Fijian Kauri bowl suspended in Te Ao Mārama the South Atrium. Each leather bound seat has a fold out tray for note-taking, and a clear sightline to the speaker or performer. The adjacent lobby, also for hire, is the perfect space for registrations, standing style catering and networking occasions. Venue hire includes standard audio-visual and lighting.

F. Champagne Mezzanine
Add an extra touch of elegance to your occasion. Positioned in the heart of the Museum above the Grand Foyer, the Champagne Mezzanine is the perfect place to host your next cocktail function.

G. Origins Gallery
Invite your guests for cocktails and canapés amongst the dinosaurs in our Origins Gallery. This is a venue with a difference for cocktail parties and pre-dinner drinks, and entirely unique to Auckland Museum. Origins tells the story of New Zealand’s creation. With life sized 4 metre long replica skeletons, a flying pterandon soaring through the gallery, a tooth from the largest shark that ever lived and other prehistoric objects, it’s like you’ve stumbled into Jurassic Park.

99 standing

Boutique Superyachts represents New Zealand’s leading luxury classic superyacht charter. Sea Breeze III is like no other & her two year refit has been in keeping with her heritage, history, uniqueness of style, and very special features. Built-in 1976, originally christened Ulysses and owned by Graeme Hart, this beautiful classic 105 foot superyacht showcases the very best in craftsmanship & style.

Sea Breeze offer a looser kind of luxury boat charter, with the top-notch service minus the pretension. She is Aotearoa’s largest capacity classic charter superyacht with 5 levels carrying up to 99 guests for day events and for overnight charters accommodating 6 guests and 5 crew. From her stunning Ulysses Deck to the Salon Magique, you'll find a range of curated spaces for your upcoming event to be hosted in unmatched style.

40 standing reception
30 seated dinner

Located in Freemans Bay, Cocoon House is the definition of luxury, every space has been crafted to perfectly host intimate and elegant occasions. Stunning, handcrafted furniture and art from NZ’s greatest contemporary artists, Cocoon is a private sanctuary and an indulgent gallery for those with a passion for art, wine and design. Dining, lounging, open-air atrium, boardroom, traditional tea ceremony room and private bar are all elements of Cocoon that enable the most bespoke of events to be hosted.

350 standing reception
180 seated dinner

An urban oasis in the heart of Auckland city, Glasshouse in Morningside offers a calm and serene space, hidden from the hustle and bustle of the city. Suitable for a range of events including seated dinners, cocktail events, PR launches, fashion shows and more, Glasshouse offers a stylish and unique space.

250 standing reception
180 seated dinner

Originally built as a church in 1875, with grand architecture and a rich heritage, Hopetoun Alpha is Auckland’s iconic wedding venue and events space.

400 standing reception
240 seated dinner
300 theatre

Situated on The Landing at Okahu Bay just a short 10 minute drive from the CBD, the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre is the home of the prestigious Royal Akarana Yacht Club. With ample parking and dedicated function spaces to accommodate up to 400 guests, the state of the art Hyundai Marine Sports Centre is the perfect venue for your next event. From short lunch meetings, team building afternoons on the water, to formal weddings and everything in between.

300 seated dinner (The Pavilion)
80 seated dinner (Garden Bar)
90 seated dinner (Tulloch Room)
80 seated dinner (Phar Lap Room)
600 theatre (Auditorium)

The Karaka Pavilion offers one of the most unique venues in the country and is now available for your next event. From its extensive gardens, stables and informal indoor/outdoor spaces, to a contemporary formal lounge and dining area, or the 600-seat auction ring, there is a space suitable for any event or budget. Located just 35 minutes from Auckland’s CBD, the Karaka Pavilion offers a first class venue, with a host of options for your wedding, product launch, conference, business meeting, or party. Encompassing four main event spaces under one roof, suitable for groups from 12 to 600. Pristine lawns and gardens provide a beautiful foreground between the pavilion and the stables, that can also be utlised as an additional space.

200 standing reception (The Gallery)
180 seated dinner (The Gallery)
120 standing reception (The Jewel Box)
80 seated dinner (The Jewel Box)

Parihoa Farm has a range of spaces that capture the spectacular views of the Tasman Sea, dramatic sunsets, and the rolling green pastures of Parihoa Farm, just 35 minutes from Auckland.

The Gallery is Parihoa's largest event venue with jaw-dropping views, an expansive lawn, a sheltered courtyard complete with festoon lighting and floor-to-ceiling glass on 3 of the 4 walls for indoor-outdoor flow.

The Jewel Box is a one-of-a-kind space situation privately on the southern end of Chapman House. This miraculous glass box creates the illusion that it is floating over the stunning Parihoa cliffs.

32 seated dinner (Treehouse)
50 standing reception (Treehouse)
250 seated dinner (Lawn/Marquee)

The Redwoods Treehouse is a world-first, world-class wedding and corporate event venue. It will take your breath away with its architectural design and the incredible views you get from being 10-metres up a living tree. This dramatic venue is perfect for corporate parties, milestone birthdays and celebrations, press launches or weddings. It's a completely unique experience and equally as stunning at night, all lit up. The Redwoods Treehouse is 45 minutes from Auckland and offers plenty of parking and coach access.

450 standing reception
250 seated dinner

Allow us to woo you with the historic charm of St Matthew-in-the-City. Built in Auckland's central city in 1905, the stone church's majestic neo-Gothic style, ornate stained glass windows and classic architecture give it an air of spiritual grandeur, adding a unique quality to your event unmatched by any establishment in the area.

150 Standing reception
100 Seated Dinner

A great place to gather. Host your next event in our lovely space just off Ponsonby road. A cooking demonstration, a corporate away-day, people for dinner or a product launch; whatever your need, we can create it.

100 + seated dinner (Marquee)
200 + standing reception
14 accommodation

Te Hihi Estate is a venue that can be tailored to a multitude of opportunities – product launches, photo-shoot, milestone birthday celebrations or simply a private party. Te Hihi Estate is the pinnacle of luxury accommodation in New Zealand, offering an exclusive experience that exceeds even the most discerning guests' expectations.
If you are looking for the ideal location for your wedding, Te Hihi Estate is the perfect venue for your once-in-a-lifetime celebration. With the entire 92 acres at your fingertips, we can help craft a special experience that is tailor-made to your dreams - ensuring that your wedding honours your family, friends and the story of love that you are creating.

150 standing reception
80 seated dinner

The Sapphire Room is the perfect venue for an intimate urban celebration. If only the walls could talk, what tales they would tell; Masquerade balls, weddings, private parties, art exhibitions, awards dinners, Bar Mitzvahs, and fashion shows have all taken place in this venue. With its high ceilings and air of industrial chic, this is a unique space that can be dressed for any occasion.

150 standing reception (Homestead)
30 seated dinner (Homestead)
500 standing reception (Lawn / Marquee)
500 seated dinner (Lawn / Marquee)

For the first time ever, the McCallum family have opened the doors to their historic Homestead. Nestled on a private beach on the Clevedon Coast in Auckland, the Residence will allow you to journey back in time to the elegance of country gentry life.

400 theatre
450 standing reception
220 seated dinner

Tote on Ascot is the definition of refined tradition. Originally built in 1885 and once home to the world’s first automatic totalisator machine, today this charming building has been painstakingly restored to accommodate events of all sizes, from the opulent – to the intimate.

Elegant oak floors and a meticulously preserved open-beamed ceiling create an
open space that is warm and welcoming. While the Italian granite, titanium and
leather bar makes for an inviting refreshment stop.