Venues

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Masterton

The Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park, Wairarapa

High Street South, Masterton; Phone: 06 370 0500, functions@solway.co.nz, www.solway.co.nz

The recent completion of a $7 million refurbishment has seen The Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park become one of Wairarapa’s most luxurious hotels.

For your special day we offer:

  • Outdoor wedding garden for ceremonies
  • 24 acres of landscaped grounds & native bush for photos
  • Complimentary suite for bride & groom on their wedding night
  • Function Rooms to be designed as required (capacity 10-500 people)
  • Reception menu in consultation with bride & groom
  • Great Accommodation Packages to offer out of town guests
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator who can take care of the day down to the finest detail
  • Catering for the day after & viewing of presents
  • Book your wedding with the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park and sit back and relax.

Tui HQ

Tired of having your Christmas party or work conference at a boring Function venue? Why not try something new, exciting and novel. One awesome location for a private function, with two exceptional venues.

The Flagon Room - The old historic brick Flagon Room has been revamped into a function room, nestled in the old brewery, right under the shadow of the Tui Tower. Its location makes this venue the talk of any party.

TuiHQ - Our home can ‘almost’ be all yours (well for a few hours anyway). Tui Brewery is fast becoming the venue of choice for many functions, as the brewery has array of options for any event. With a café on site, food options are a plenty. We cater for groups up to 250 people and are open 7 days a week to the public or outside of these hours if you want a true private function. Give us a call or come to Mangatainoka and have a look around our unique location.

Contact 06 376 0815 or visit us at www.tui.co.nz/tuibrewery. Tui HQ is an awesome location for a party or work conference, with a cool range of day activities you and your mates can do -: check them out.

Gateway Motor Inn

High Street South, Masterton; Phone: 06 378 8795, info@gatewayinn.co.nz, www.gatewayinn.co.nz

Gateway Motor Inn is the perfect venue for intimate weddings through to 80 guests. Offering an indoor and/or outdoor area for that special ceremony site or pre dinner drinks area.

The reception room provides ambient decor, open fire, indoor/outdoor flow, dance floor, inhouse music system, full kitchen and bar facilities available. Choose your own caterer who can work out of our well appointed in-house kitchen or alternatively we can arrange catering to your specifications

The venue offers two areas suitable for conferences. Smaller conferences can be held in the Polo Lounge while larger presentations can be accommodated in the Derby Room. The Derby Room can seat approximately 100 people. Whether it be a small strategic planning meeting, staff training, product showcasing, large presentations or client functions we can provide the ideal area.

Events by Design

Katrina Maxwell: Phone 06 370 2196, www.eventsbydesign.co.nz
katrina@eventsbydesign.co.nz

Events by Design offer wedding and event planning and co-ordination in the Wairarapa. With varied landscape, alongside stately buildings and modern venues, you are certain to find the perfect setting for your wedding or special event

Mint Wedding Planning and Design

8 College Street, Masterton

Polly Devane: Phone 0272304636, www.mintweddingplanning.co.nz info@mintweddingplanning.co.nz

The Landing at Homebush

Marianne and Robin Hercock, Pokohiwi Road, Masterton: Phone 06 370 2428, www.thelanding.net.nz info@thelanding.net.nz

The Landing is the perfect Wairarapa wedding venue for those seeking a contemporary, yet elegant country setting. The Landing can offer comfortable seating for 70 guests although larger functions can also be catered for with the sweeping lawn suitable for a marquee.

Hosts Marianne and Robin understand that every wedding is unique and would be delighted to work with you to help you achieve a memorable occasion.

A specially designed kitchen enables self catering options while the effortlessly classic décor provides the perfect canvas from which you can create your own themed wedding.

The Landing’s varied gardens will also capture you and your guests’ imagination. The garden also provides the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos. With everything located on one site, it can help eliminate any unnecessary stress for the bridal party.

Aratoi Museum

Cnr Bruce and Dixon Streets, Masterton (Opposite Queen Elizabeth Park)

Phone: 06 370 0001, info@aratoi.co.nz , www.aratoi.co.nz

  • Indoor venue for ceremony ($150 for service only) and/or receptions- maximum capacity approx 120

Llandaff B&B

Elizabeth and Robin Dunlop, Fire No. 155, Upper Plain Road, Masterton; Phone: 06 378 6628 llandaff@xtra.co.nz , www.wairarapa.co.nz/llandaff

  • Historic 1880's homestead, four minutes from Masterton
  • Large grounds, with a historic pavilion, aviary, hay loft, stables
  • Homestay accommodation for bridal party and/or guests

Moata Homestead

Ross & Ngaire Lerwill, Upper Plain Road, Masterton; Phone: 06 378 8687, www.moata.co.nz

Our 80 year old farm homestead is situated in a peaceful tranquil rural setting just 5 km from central Masterton. Set in 13 acres, Moata offers a great bed and breakfast venue and its 2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens make it the idyllic wedding site. Explore the extensive gardens including the 150 rose bushes and 60 camellias and rhododendrons.

Masterton Town Hall

Pam Cockburn, Property Officer at Masterton District Council, Chapel Street, Masterton

Phone: 06 370 6300

  • Seating for 280 guests
  • Large kitchen
  • Sound system

Frank Cody Lounge

Pam Cockburn, Property Officer at Masterton District Council, Chapel Street, Masterton

Phone: 06 370 6300

  • Seating for 80 guests
  • Large kitchen
  • Sound system

Myrton's Folly

Myrna and Tony Lane, 15 Willowpark Drive, Masterton; Phone: 06 377 3064, wandmlane@xtra.co.nz

www.myrtonsfolly.co.nz

  • Wide lawns and landscaped gardens
  • Marquee venue
  • Homestay accommodation for bridal party and/or guests

Tidsfordriv Gardens B&B

Glenys Hansen, Cootes Rd, Matahiwi, Masterton; Phone: 06 378 9967, ghansen@contact.net.nz; http://www.bnb.co.nz/tidsfordriv/html

  • 64 acres of farmland with view of the Tararua ranges
  • 2 acres of landscaped native and wetland garden – three small lakes

Carterton/Gladstone

Daysh House Garden

Bill Edginton and Gary Morris, 393 Chester Road, Carterton; Phone: 06 379 5690, edginton@actrix.gen.nz www.bill-edginton.co.nz

  • For your ceremony and/or photographs
  • Beautiful garden setting of trees and flowers
  • Ample parking

Gladstone Vineyard

Christine Kernohan, Gladstone Road, R D 2, Carterton; Phone: 06 379 8563, info@gladstone.co.nz http://www.gladstone.co.nz

  • Picturesque rural vineyard
  • Marquee setting
  • Restaurant and catering

Greytown

Oak Estate Motor Lodge and Conference Centre

Andrea Wright & Peter Davis; 2 Hospital Road, Greytown;
Telephone: (06) 304 8188; Reservations: 0800 843 625; Email: stay@oakestate.co.nz

Oak Estate Motor Lodge and Conference Centre offers quality, affordable, self-catering accommodation and well equipped conference facilities centrally located in the picturesque Wairarapa town of Greytown.

Oak Estate has a well appointed conference centre with boardroom style seating for up to 20 people, or for 35 people theatre style seating.

The conference room provides a fantastic venue for a business meeting, with lots of natural light. The room is fully air-conditioned and opens onto a large patio and private garden with a petanque court and BBQ area, all shaded by lovely big oak trees ideal for morning tea, lunch and/or evening drinks.

Connecting to the main conference room is a smaller suite which can be used as a breakout room or smaller meeting area

Featherston

Longwood

Marguerite Tait-Jamieson & Garrick Emms, Longwood Rd, RD 1, Featherston; Phone: 06 308 8289, longwood@xtra.co.nz, www.longwood.co.nz

  • Historic country lodge and gardens
  • Seating for 50 guests indoors
  • Accommodation in 4 original en-suited rooms
  • Additional self/contained accommodation on site
  • Cocktail parties for up to 80 people

Pounui Homestead

Nic and Ju Allen, Pounui Homestead, Western Lake Road, RD3, Featherston; Phone: Phone: 06 307 7687 pounui@xtra.co.nz, www.pounuihomestead.co.nz

  • Large house with entertainer’s kitchen
  • Replica period barn (18 x 16m)
  • Set in 33 acres of covenanted bush, lawns and gardens
  • Self/contained accommodation (4 bedrooms, sleeps up to 15)

Taha Aruhe

John Hodder, Messines Way, Tauherenikau, SH2, Featherston; Phone: 025 431733 www.sendme.to/tahaaruhe

  • Large rustic, restored barn (20x 10m)
  • Accommodation for up to 50 guests

Tauherenikau Racecourse

SH2, Featherston; Phone: 06 3089026, wairarapa.racing@xtra.co.nz

  • Historic racecourse – 110 acres – venues, ceremony, photos
  • Luncheon Room - seats 50, bar & domed skylight
  • Kiosk - seats 180 - raised dance floor, kitchen and bathroom
  • Selection of lawns for marquee option
  • Kitchens, Catering
  • Budget accommodation (jockeys quarters) for 44 guests

Wharekauhau Country Estate

Western Lake Road. Palliser Bay; Phone: 06 307 7581, reservations@wharekauhau.co.nz www.wharekauhau.co.nz

  • Exclusive lodge overlooking Palliser Bay
  • Small intimate weddings for 40 guests
  • Accommodation for 22 guests
  • 10 minutes from Wellington by helicopter
  • Tailored packages

Martinborough

Parehua- Martinborough Country Estate

Kent Baddeley, New York Street, Martinborough; Phone: 0800 4 7273482, 06 306 8405 info@parehua.co.nz, www.parehua.co.nz

  • The Pavilion can seat up to 60 guests for a formal dinner
  • Manicured lawns, a backdrop of trees, willow fringed lake, private jetty and The Pavilion
  • Accommodation available in the Rural Lakeside Suites, Secluded Cottages and Woodland Villas

Peppers Martinborough Hotel

The Square, Martinborough; Phone: 06 306 9350, www.martinboroughhotel.co.nz, functions@peppers.co.nz

  • Centrally located iconic, historic hotel
  • Receptions for 100 guests
  • 20 luxury guest rooms (including bridal suite)
  • Delightful garden for ceremonies
  • Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator – Nicky, Boutique Wedding Coordinators, Phone: 021 630312

Aylstone Boutique Retreat

Huangarua Road, Martinborough; Phone: 06 306 9505, 027 2316188, info@aylstone.co.nz www.aylstone.co.nz

  • Exclusive use of this boutique lodge for weddings, in a marquee on landscaped grounds or in the restaurant.
  • Lodge accommodation on site.
  • Reception marquee seating for up to 120, or Aylstone's private restaurant for up to 40

Brackenridge Martinborough

Cathie Morison, Awhea/White Rock Road, Martinborough; Phone: 06 306 8115, 027 4364800 info@brackenridge.co.nz , www.brackenridge.co.nz

  • Reception specialists – wedding consultant, ceremony, photographs, bands and transport
  • 14 acres of farmland,
  • 2.5 kms from Martinborough
  • Seating 130 guests
  • Full or BYO bar
  • Comprehensive menu selection
  • 10 settler-style cottages, 8 studios, sleeping 64 plus guests

Coney Wines

Margaret & Tim Coney, Dry River Road, Martinborough; Phone: 06 306 8345; coneywines@xtra.co.nz; www.coneywines.co.nz

  • Marquee-styled covered outdoor courtyard, with open fireplace
  • In house catering (any style you choose)
  • Maximum 80 people (seated)

Tirohana Estate

Toby James Sales and Marketing Manager
Phone +64 6 306 9933
Fax +64 6 306 9943
Tirohana Estate,Puruatanga Road, Martinborough
Email tobyjames@tirohanaestate.com
http://www.tirohanaestate.com

The Cellar Door is joined by Tirohana Cellars, an atmospheric and ambient interior venue with French doors leading out to the terrace with totara and flagstone flooring, shade being provided by native trees and trellis fencing.

For larger weddings of 80 plus guests, a marquee can be set-up within the photogenic grounds of Tirohana Estate overlooking the vines and surrounding hills beyond.

Tirohana House (a beautiful traditional colonial home with a Qualmark 5-star rating) is absolutely perfect for the bridal party (or for a honeymoon).

And our Wedding Director can assist with every single aspect of wedding preparations. The splendour of the vines and the Tirohana House provides the ultimate setting for those who have already made their wedding arrangements but who are still searching for a spectacular backdrop for their wedding photographs. For full details see the Tirohana Wedding Guide:http://www.tirohanaestate.com/GetMarried/getmarried.html

Margrain Vineyard

Ponatahi Road, Martinborough; Phone: 06 306 9292, Margrain@xtra.co.nz , www.margrainvineyard.co.nz

  • Marquee weddings
  • Large pond suitable for wedding ceremony
  • 14 villas for accommodation, (These must be booked for wedding party to use facilities and wedding suite)
  • The Old Winery Café catering on site

The Old Manse B&B

Phone: 06 306 8599, Fax: 06 3068540, email: info@oldmanse.co.nz, Website www.oldmanse.co.nz

  • Venue – marquee site
  • Fully restored 1876 Manor House

Olivo

Helen and John Meehan, Hinakura Road, Martinborough; Phone: 06 306 9074, 027 2403660 helen.meehan@xtra.co.nz, www.olivo.co.nz

  • Olive grove with 4 acre gardens & sweeping lawns
  • Marquee sites

Ata Rangi Vineyard

Puruatanga Road, Martinborough 06 306 9570, admin@atarangi.co.nz, http://www.atarangi.co.nz/

  • Marquee site
  • Photos
  • Ruth Pretty catering

Hauiti Lavender

Dinah and Richard Airey, 131 Dublin Street, Martinborough; Phone: 06 306 9921, rdairey@xtra.co.nz www.lavendershop.com

  • Wedding photos only

Lake Ferry Hotel

Lake Ferry Road, RD2, Featherston; Phone: 06 307 7831, info@LakeFerryHotel.co.nz www.lakeferryhotel.co.nz

  • Coastal country Hotel
  • 8 guest rooms in hotel, backpacker accommodation on site

Martinborough Connection B&B

David & Lorraine Murray 80 Jellicoe Street, Martinborough; Phone: 06 306 9708, martinboroughconnection@xtra.co.nz , www.martinboroughconnection.co.nz

  • 1878 Guesthouse with large rear verandah and garden

Martinborough Town Hall

South Wairarapa District Council; Phone: 06 306 9611

  • Historic hall with seating for approx 100 people
  • Hire chairs and tables

The Bigger Beach House

Sara Murphy and Doug Harris, Hiwikirikiri, RD 2, Tora; Phone: 06 307 8864, 06 397 8864 hiwi@paradise.net.nz, www.thebeachhousenz.com

  • Coastal and rural setting
  • Two adjacent beachfront houses

Tironui Farm

Robbie Fryer, RD1, Martinborough; Phone: 06 306 9173, tironui@xtra.co.nz , www.tironui.co.nz

  • Tranquil established gardens,
  • 12km south of Martinborough
  • Full catering and marquee provided
  • Activities on site