From beaches to forests, find a wedding venue you’ll fall in love with

Find the perfect place to say ‘I do’ with this guide to the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Coromandel’s best wedding venues

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Take a moment to explore Bay of Plenty’s most fabulous wedding locations, as well as nearby regions.

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Planning your dream wedding can be overwhelming, but it all starts with the right setting. Do you picture a relaxed, informal atmosphere? Perhaps exchanging vows against the backdrop of New Zealand’s breathtaking landscapes?

We are incredibly fortunate here in the Bay of Plenty and the surrounding regions, with a wide variety of stunning wedding venues to choose from. Whether you dream of a beach ceremony, a lakeside celebration, standing beside a waterfall, or forest setting, there’s something for every couple.

From elegant countryside estates, serene garden venues, a rustic ‘cabin in the woods’ vibe – the options are as diverse as they are beautiful. And the best part? The Coromandel and Waikato districts are just a short drive away, offering even more remarkable choices!

Below are some of the most outstanding venues, where you can expect nothing less than exceptional hospitality and unforgettable memories.

Bay of Plenty Venues

Falls Retreat Wedding venue reception at dusk

Falls Retreat Wedding Venue

Falls Retreat, where waterfalls, forest and incredible food come together. Hidden among native bush and rich history, Falls Retreat is a magical wedding venue in the Karangahake Gorge.

Wedding party inside school room at Old Forest School

Old Forest School Wedding Venue

Old Forest School, where history, forest and romance come together. Step into another era at Old Forest School, a vintage forest wedding venue hidden beside the Rotoehu Forest in the Bay of Plenty.

Olive green wedding party walking laughing driveway Longfords estate

Longfords Wedding Venue

Longfords, the hidden gem for creating unforgettable wedding memories. Begin your wedding story at Longfords, a breathtaking Lake Ōkāreka venue on a 2,000-acre farm near Rotorua.

Ohaupo Tree church wedding ceremony

The Tree Church Wedding Venue

The Tree Church, one of New Zealand’s most enchanting places to celebrate your love. Discover The Tree Church, a breathtaking wedding venue surrounded by beautiful gardens in the Waikato.

Country wedding Mount Maunganui views

Eagle Ridge Country Estate Wedding Venue

Eagle Ridge, one of Tauranga’s most spectacular country wedding venues. Say ‘I do’ at Eagle Ridge, a spectacular wedding venue above Tauranga with views across Mount Maunganui and the Kaimai Ranges.

bride and groom in glass house getting married at Black walnut glass house surrounded by greenery

Black Walnut Wedding Venue

Black Walnut, a hidden gem surrounded by beautiful gardens and towering trees. Begin your wedding story at Black Walnut, a hidden gem wedding venue near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty.