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Highwc

Highwic is a timeless haven in the heart of Newmarket
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Tai Tapu Hotel – The Tap

"A destination, not a journey"
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Tai Tapu

Rainbow Trout Lodge

Set on the lake front with landscaped gardens
5.0
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Rotorua 3074 NZ

Omaka Lodge

A tranquil oasis amidst New Zealand's Forgotten World
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Taumarunui Manawatu-Wanganui NZ

Blackwood House

Stunning park like grounds and black cedar lodge accommodation
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Pencarrow Road 557
Tamahere 3283 Waikato NZ

Church Stay – Luxury Accommodation

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Wigram Base

Canterbury's best kept secret!
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Christchurch Canterbury NZ

Paroa Bay Winery

Batch Winery and Restaurant

The best vineyard on Waiheke Island, with unbeatable views.
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Carsons Road 129
Auckland 1971 Auckland NZ

Black Ridge Vineyard

Rustic vineyard with stunning views over the Alexandra basin
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Conroys Road 76
Earnscleugh 9391 Otago NZ

Connemara Country Lodge

Only 80km from central Auckland but a world away
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Awhitu Road 4121
Awhitu 2684 Auckland NZ

Bay of Islands Beach House

Build to maximise the stunning views and Northland sunshine
Rawhiti Road 125
Rawhiti 0184 Northland NZ

Garden, Lake and Magestic Mountains

Stunning lake and mountain views surrounded by lovely gardens
Wanaka Otago NZ

Cardrona Hotel

Central Otago's most iconic wedding venue
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Cottages On St Andrews & Lodge On St Georges

Sleeps up to 50 guests on 10 acres, just 1km from Havelock North
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Kinross Cottages

Boutique Vineyard Hotel, Cellar Door & Bistro
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Gibbston 9371 Otago NZ

Mondeno garden home of the chapel of the cherubs

5.0
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Clarks Beach Road 337A
Clarks Beach 2679 Auckland NZ

The Port Molyneux School

Ocean Front Venue Nestled On The Stunning Catlins Coast.
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Fiordland Lodge

One of the Finest Luxury Lodges for Weddings in New Zealand.
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Te Anau-Milford Highway 472
Te Anau 9679 Southland NZ

Chancery Chambers Rooftop Terrace

Stunning Sky Tower and city views
Chancery Street 2
Auckland 1010 Auckland NZ

Casabella

Boutique Mediterranean and Garden Ceremony Venue
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Kauri Crescent 146
Waimauku 0891 Auckland NZ

The Homestead and Woolshed on Racecourse

Private Retreat Where all your wedding dreams come true
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Racecourse Road 735
Omakau 9376 Otago NZ

Sunlover Retreat

Romantic luxury by the sea
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3591 Waikato NZ

Barn door and Speakeasy

Matakana’s best kept secret
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Leigh Road 1168
Matakana 0985 Auckland NZ

Christian House and Gardens

A hidden treasure on the border of Waikato and Waipa.
5.0
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Tuhikaramea Road 802
Ngahinapouri 3290 Waikato NZ

MOES by Matakana

Your event, Our backyard
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Matakana 0985 Auckland NZ

Baywatch Estate

Inspiring views of the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf
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Woodside Bay Road
Auckland 1971 Auckland NZ

GraceRidge

Grand 107 year old Villa on 70 acre beef farm in South Auckland
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Gearon Road
Glenbrook 2681 Auckland NZ

Waterfall Farm

Woodland Weddings and Wedstivals
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Kaukapakapa Auckland NZ

Clara Vaile

A beauty to relax in
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Vaile Road 161
Newstead 3284 Waikato NZ

The Burrow

Share our little piece of paradise
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Auckland Central Villa

Cabana Bar and Outdoor dining for small parties
Kingsland Plaza
Auckland Mt Eden NZ

Horotane Lodge

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River House

Breathtaking Tuki Valley Venue
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Tuki Tuki Road
4294 Hawke's Bay NZ

The Boat Shed

Stunning lakeside setting with uninterrupted mountain views
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Queenstown Otago NZ

The Country House Farm

Gorgeous Historic Villa in a Serene Country Garden
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Sutton Road 75
Auckland 2576 Auckland NZ

The Beach House Rarangi Beach Marlborough

Unpretentious, relaxed, comfortable, friendly-just how you want a beach house to be.
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Weddings on Clan Mac

Wanaka Weddings, Events & Accomodation
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Wanaka Otago NZ

Mangawhare Historic Homestead

Make magical memories at Mangawhare Historic Homestead
Glenross Road 72
Waiwhare 4179 Hawke's Bay NZ

Phoenix Valley

A pocket of pure tranquility with views of towering pumice cliffs
Merrick Road
Pyes Pa 3173 Bay Of Plenty NZ

Maunganui Views

9 acres of lush, green farmland and bush, just outside of Tauranga
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Whakamarama Road 349
Whakamarama 3176 Bay Of Plenty NZ

McLeod House

1.8 acres of perfection
5.0
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Mill Road 1
Helensville 0800 Auckland NZ

Streamblock

Boutique vineyard, holiday accommodation, event hire & day spa
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Omori Road 144
Omori 3381 Waikato NZ

Hedges Estate

French style country home and garden with a unique Orangerie.
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Auckland Auckland NZ

Ginagin

The Boutique Garden Venue
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Bowker Road 45
Patumahoe 2679 Auckland NZ
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Author: Tamarin Vermeer

Hi there! I founded this site because I want to transform the venue-finding experience for couples & help private-venue owners make some sweet moolah from their backyard.

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