Say “I Do” to Auckland Council’s most charming wedding venues
Your wedding day should be a reflection of your unique love story and Auckland Council literally holds the keys to some of the most enchanting, wedding-worthy locations around Tāmaki Makaurau. From clifftop romance to garden grandeur, get ready to fall in love with the perfect wedding venue.
Coastal vows and historic beauty
If you crave epic views, historic charm and classic, old-world romance for your special day, these venues are for you:
Fort Takapuna - The Barracks:
Nestled within the historic Fort Takapuna Reserve, just a short stroll from the clifftops overlooking Tīkapa Moana / Hauraki Gulf, The Barracks offer a timeless and romantic setting for weddings. Built in the 1940s as open dormitories for defence personnel, these carefully restored buildings now provide light-filled, versatile spaces that blend heritage charm with a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Exchange your vows surrounded by the natural beauty of this taonga tuku iho — a treasured place where history, whenua, and aroha meet. The open reserve beside the Barracks provides a picturesque backdrop for wedding photographs, with sweeping views across Narrow Neck Beach and Rangitoto Island nearby.
Monte Cecilia Park
Wildly romantic
For the couples whose love is a force of nature, head west for an epic setting and untamed backdrops.
Piha Beach and Barnett Hall:
Here you’ll find timeless architecture and awe-inspiring settings at every turn. Exchange vows beneath the spectacular stained-glass ceiling of the neo-classical Grand Foyer, a space defined by dramatic columns and soaring height. For a unique, modern celebration, Te Ao Mārama South Atrium provides an inspirational architectural backdrop, centred around a Fijian kauri-clad tanoa. For an unforgettable finale, impress your guests with a reception at Under the Dome and gorgeous 360-degree views of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Garden wonders and architectural icons
For those who look to celebrate love in full bloom, these locations provide unmatched, effortless style.
Step into a world of colour and tranquillity. The Auckland Botanic Gardens offer multiple exquisite outdoor sites. The Glade is an exclusive premier outdoor wedding and function space surrounded by subtropical plants that provide a touch of colour and style, year-round. The Edible Walled Garden is a charming, sheltered garden within formal brick walls with an open pergola providing an elegant space for intimate functions. The Rock Garden is an ideal location for the romantics who prefer a lakeside wedding. This is a special site surrounded by mature trees and greenery that provides the perfect backdrop for your ceremony featuring a unique circular pergola at the highest end of the Rock Garden. It offers views down a sloped lawn to the tranquillity of the lakes.
Auckland Museum:
Timeless elegance and community charm
Western Springs Garden Community Hall:
Set opposite the tranquil Western Springs Lake, this spacious and contemporary venue offers a bright, open hall with striking timber-beamed ceilings and plenty of natural light. The main space can host up to 200 guests standing, or comfortably fewer for seated receptions. An adjoining room for up to 150 provides extra space for dining, a dance floor, or pre-dinner mingling. With generous parking, easy access, and a convenient city-fringe location, it’s an ideal setting for large, relaxed celebrations. NOTE: This venue will be closed from December 2025 to February 2026 due to small renovations.
Ferndale House (Mt Albert)
This elegant historic home nestled within Ferndale Park is a quaint, intimate haven. With its charming décor and established trees, it’s a beautifully preserved piece of local history, perfect for smaller receptions and a delightful garden party atmosphere. NOTE: This venue will be closed from 22 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 while roof replacement works are carried out.
Whether you choose the rugged beauty of a West coast beach, the timeless elegance and charm of a community hall or the harbour-side history of the North Shore, rest assured that these Auckland Council venues are more than just spaces – they’re the perfect place to start your next chapter.
